Chapter 35: Chapter 35: Seeing Mo Baiyou Again

    Fan Yuke’s eyes widened as she jumped up in alarm, “What!”

    “Shh, keep it down, don’t wake up Ningning.”

    “How could this be such a coincidence?”

    “It was only when I fled with Chen Bao today that I realized I simply couldn’t accept the possibility of Chen Bao being snatched away by Li Lingyang, not to mention that Li Lingyang would definitely make Shen Jiangqing his stepmother...”

    Originally, she had been considering looking for a job, prepared for the worst to fight a custody battle, but today, in such a large amusement park, Li Lingyang said it would close, and his power was simply not something she could withstand. The chances of winning the custody case were too slim; it was a gamble she couldn’t afford.

    Fan Yuke was also very clear about the conflicts between Ning Yichu and Shen Jiangqing. If Shen Jiangqing became Chen Bao’s stepmother, there was no telling how much suffering Chen Bao might endure.

    ...

    “We haven’t seen each other for years, and now that we’ve finally reunited, you want to leave again? What about your mother?” Fan Yuke asked, her eyes reddening.

    A more than ten-hour flight to Europe, plus waiting time during the trip—if Mrs. Ning had an attack, there would be the added risk of traveling with two children.

    Ning Yichu had considered this as well, which was why she didn’t plan to leave immediately, “I’ve inquired at the nursing home. If my mother doesn’t get stressed, she might be able to stabilize in a month or two. I’ll take her with me when that time comes.”

    “Wuu, Chu Chu, I really can’t bear to let you go!”

    Ning Yichu also felt deeply reluctant to leave Fan Yuke, but Li Lingyang’s presence loomed over her like a sharp blade, ready to fall at any moment, and she couldn’t bear it even more.

    Now that she had decided to return to Europe, the job at Beiji was naturally out of the question.

    Ning Yichu called the HR department and apologetically expressed that she couldn’t accept the job.

    The HR department tried to retain her, “Lady Ning, do you think there’s something unsatisfactory about the position? We can discuss it again...”

    “It’s not a matter of compensation.”

    “Is it because another company is poaching you? What terms did they offer you? We can match them,” HR persisted.

    Ning Yichu replied with embarrassment, “That’s not it either, I’m planning to return to Europe after a while.”

    Seeing that she was determined to leave, HR said reluctantly, “But your contract has already been sent to the boss. If you must leave, I’m afraid you’ll need to talk to him.”

    “You’re welcome.” Mo Baiyou’s lips curved slightly upward, his eyes flashing quickly with a dark gleam as he watched her cheeks flush with embarrassment.

    He then took out Ning Yichu’s resume, saying, “I heard from HR that you intend to break the contract before even starting?”

    Ning Yichu felt even more embarrassed; after all, this was someone who had helped her twice, and she still owed him for a set of clothes worth over a hundred thousand.

    “I’m sorry, I didn’t anticipate needing to return to Europe so soon and found myself unable to take on the position.”

    Mo Baiyou’s long fingers flipped through her resume with a look of regret, “Does it have to do with the day the president of Li Group was looking for your son?”

    Ning Yichu’s expression shifted slightly.

    “Please don’t misunderstand, I’m not trying to pry into your privacy. It’s just hard to let go of a talent like you.”

    Ning Yichu sighed, “It’s a factor, I suppose. But honestly, there are more excellent talents in jade sculpting within the country. Your company will surely find someone more suitable.”

    “If you really must leave, I won’t force you to stay. However, before you do, there’s the matter of the breach of contract fee and the cost of renting the helicopter,” Mo Baiyou said lightly, leaning back in his chair.

    Ning Yichu recalled the penalty fee stated in the contract was six months’ salary.

    And the cost of renting a helicopter—that would certainly be astronomical...

    “I keep business and personal matters separate. I only helped you because you were an employee of my company. If you had no association with me, why would I let you take advantage, Lady Ning? I hope you can understand my position.”

    Ning Yichu quite agreed with his professional attitude, but felt the pinch of financial strain, “Could you give me a bill? Could I pay in installments?”

    Mo Baiyou’s smile slightly faded, “How about this. You still have two months before going back to Europe, right? Come work for my company for those two months, and we’ll waive the penalty fee and the cost of the helicopter rental.”

    Ning Yichu blurted out, “Why do you insist on me working here?”

    “I really like your style of jade carving, and the interviewers all gave you an S.”

    Mo Baiyou took out an interview document, and indeed several interviewers had given her an S.

    “But that’s not the most important thing,” Mo Baiyou said, pointing at the divorce section on her resume, his eyes narrowing, “You’re divorced, and that’s what I value the most.”

    Ning Yichu was dumbfounded. What kind of person was this—wanting to hire someone because they were divorced?

    “I transferred here from the head office in Imperial City because I wanted to get away from some inextricable troubles back there. A woman who is divorced and has children knows all about boundaries, and for the sake of her children, she will work the hardest.”