CHAPTER 499: CHAPTER 300: DOWN AND OUT (PART 3)

Liang Jing glanced at the document and showed a hint of dissatisfaction: "Long NiNi, after all, we are colleagues, why must you push things to the extreme?"

"Manager Liang, I’m just following company policy, sorry." Long NiNi smiled at her: "May I ask if you are here to dine or to stay?"

"Hmph!" Liang Jing turned and walked away.

"Xiao Jing." Zhuang Meili hurriedly followed, taking out some money from her pocket and passing it over: "You know my situation, don’t disdain it for being too little."

Liang Jing looked at the wrinkled few tens of yuan in Zhuang Meili’s hand, hesitated for a moment, then snatched it and turned to leave through the revolving door.

Long NiNi shook her head: "Meili, you..."

"Ni Ni, she and I are from the same hometown, we grew up together as good friends. Although she hasn’t always been nice to me, I can’t stand by and do nothing when she’s in trouble, my conscience wouldn’t allow it."

"Meili, you know very well how she treated you during the more than half a year you took off school to work. I won’t say more. President Luo had already anticipated your actions and instructed me in advance.

Although I just met President Luo, I have a feeling that she is definitely a kind-hearted person who wouldn’t treat anyone like that without reason.

President Luo asked me to tell you that you can advance 30,000 yuan for your father’s treatment. The money will be appropriately deducted from your salary later, and if there’s any shortage when you resume your studies, it can be discussed later." Long NiNi took out a business card from her pocket: "This is what President Luo asked me to give you, you can take your father to see this doctor."

"Ni Ni..." Zhuang Meili’s tears quickly filled her eyes as she choked up: "Ye’er was right; I’m just not progressing. I know what to do now, I really do."

If it weren’t for being in the lobby, she would’ve burst into heavy sobs. After her father had a stroke, all the family savings had been used up, and he still couldn’t move half of his body.

To save money for her father’s treatment, her grandparents, despite their old age, took home toys to piece together while wearing their reading glasses. Her mother was visibly thinning and aging rapidly from the stress.

Unable to bear seeing her family suffer like this, she secretly applied for a leave of absence from school. Her feelings of inferiority made her unwilling to contact her classmates, and she became particularly dependent on Liang Jing, even though the latter wasn’t nice to her.

Liang Jing once said she was heartless, being able to smile despite her family’s situation. But in fact, having been pampered like a Little Princess since childhood, she simply buried the sorrow of her fall from grace deep in her heart.

"Stop crying, everyone’s looking this way." Long NiNi pulled her to a secluded corner and curiously asked: "Why do you call President Luo ’Ye’er’? Did you know her before?"

"Yes, her brother and I were classmates." Zhuang Meili smiled sheepishly: "I even had a crush on him, so I got to know Ye’er."

"Really?" Long NiNi was surprised: "So, is President Luo younger than us?"

"Yes, she just turned eighteen this year. Compared to her, I’ve lived enough years for a dog."

"Some people are born smart, but forgive my bluntness, the smarter they are, the greater burdens they bear. Troubles find them, you know. But their lives are destined to be extraordinary," Long NiNi remarked.

"Yes, when I saw her in the office, I was shocked. She just started her first year in college and has already become a big boss. It’s something I wouldn’t even dare dream of."

"President Qu seems not much older than President Luo. It really is infuriating to compare yourself to others. Let’s not gossip about the bosses’ rise to success..." Long NiNi changed the topic: "Meili, I feel really motivated now. President Luo and President Qu are principled people who do big things. As long as we work hard, we will certainly not miss out in the future. Hey, before we know it, we might also be holding a golden rice bowl!"

"Right, I’m going to follow President Luo for the rest of my life. As long as she doesn’t fire me, I’ll work hard." Zhuang Meili was excited: "In a bit, I’ll call my mom to have my uncle bring my dad over. My biggest wish right now is to have my dad stand up again!"

"Let’s strive together." Long NiNi nudged Zhuang Meili with her shoulder: "If anything happens, consult with me, we’re in the same boat.

To be honest, my family’s situation is similar to yours. My mom has chronic nephritis and needs a lot of money every month. President Luo also introduced me to a doctor. She really is a good person!"

"From now on, let’s be good helpers for President Luo and President Qu!"

Their hands gripped tightly together!

...

Meanwhile, after leaving the Giant, Liang Jing thought things through and decided to go to her cousin. She had prepared a bunch of excuses and believed that, based on her skills, her cousin would definitely employ her.

However, she was greatly disappointed. Her cousin was very dissatisfied with her previous sudden resignations and refused to take her back. It was Chi Xiaofeng who sent her off, giving her a faint smile at the door: "Liang Jing, Liang Tao and I are getting married before the Spring Festival and holding the wedding in our hometown. You’re welcome to come and drink wedding wine."

Liang Jing forced a smile: "Congratulations on becoming my cousin’s wife. Looks like you’ll be busy in this small printing shop for life."

"It’s better to stay in a small printing shop for life than to be kicked out by one." Chi Xiaofeng turned and walked back: "No need to send me off!"

"So what if you’re marrying a cripple, what’s there to show off!" Liang Jing, overcome with anger, accidentally spoke out and revealed her disdain, which was clearly heard by the cousin who had followed them, who snorted: "So, you look down on my place that much, huh? Fine, you can leave; from now on, I have no niece like you."

Liang Jing looked pitifully at her cousin: "I didn’t mean it, you know that she and I have always been at odds, cousin, please give me one more chance, okay?"

"I did indeed come out wanting to give you another chance, but now it’s unnecessary. Xiaofeng is going to be my daughter-in-law. For the sake of family harmony, I cannot let you stay."

...

Liang Jing dejectedly sat on the roadside, it was already three in the afternoon, she was tired and weary from walking, yet she hadn’t found a place to stay. Anyone who could possibly help had been approached, but alas, everyone avoided her as if she were a plague.

She finally understood that continuing to run around was pointless, leaving the city might be the only way out.

But the problem was, she couldn’t just leave—her ID and bankbook were still in Hao Feng’s villa, and together with the few dozen yuan Zhuang Meili gave her, she barely had over three hundred yuan. The only valuable thing she could sell was Hao Feng’s mobile phone. With that, she could afford a modest hotel for a week, but what about after that week?

Her only hope now was to find Hao Feng, but how to locate him? A spark of inspiration flashed through her mind, and strength returned to her legs!

...

Luo Feng walked with Wang Peirong towards Liang Jing standing under a tree, inwardly admiring his little sister’s clever calculations—Liang Jing had indeed come to him.

"Luo Feng..." Liang Jing called out, then looked towards Wang Peirong, who was following Luo Feng, "Is this your girlfriend? She’s very pretty."

"What do you need from me?" Luo Feng looked at her indifferently.

"Can we... talk alone?" Liang Jing hesitated to ask.

Luo Feng waved his hand, "No need, just say it in front of her."

Wang Peirong smiled sweetly at just the right moment, standing obediently with her hands hanging down, slightly behind Luo Feng.

"I..." Liang Jing clenched her teeth, "I’m really at the end of my rope. Could you please ask your sister to show mercy, tell me where Hao Feng is? I just want to get my things back."

Luo Feng refused, "Sorry, my sister attends a military academy; it’s not good to keep calling her and bothering her. Moreover, after signing the contract, Hao Feng left—I doubt Ye’er knows his whereabouts."

Desperation flashed in Liang Jing’s eyes, "Luo Feng, it’s always good to leave some leeway in life. I only have a little over three hundred yuan, and all my papers are at the villa. If anything happens to me, can you really absolve yourselves of responsibility?"

"What responsibility?"

"The reproach of conscience!"

"Liang Jing," Luo Feng said sternly, "You should be very clear why things have come to this point. Ye’er and I have no obligation to solve your problems."

Liang Jing knelt down with a "thud", "I’m begging you, I’m really out of options. If things continue this way, in a week I’ll become a homeless woman..."

Luo Feng handed her a piece of paper, "Try calling this number. It’s his family’s phone, Ye’er left it before she went away."

"Thank you! Thank you!" Liang Jing snatched the note and dialed the number in front of Luo Feng. The call was answered by a woman, and after a moment’s hesitation, she asked, "Could you please get Hao Feng for me?"

"Wait a moment."

Shortly after, the call was picked up, "Who is this?"

Hearing Hao Feng’s familiar voice, Liang Jing felt so emotional, tears were on the brink of pouring out, "Hao Feng, it’s me. Why did you leave without a word? My luggage is still inside."

"I’ve sold the villa, and I’ve left everything inside for the new owner to deal with as they please..."

Before Hao Feng could finish, Liang Jing hung up and ran off.

Wang Peirong nervously smiled at Luo Feng, "Luo Feng, what should I do next?"

Luo Feng glanced at her indifferently, "Go back to your dorm. Don’t worry, as long as you’re not as greedy as she is, you’ll be fine."

"Yes!" Wang Peirong answered respectfully and turned to head back to the dormitory.

Watching the little head sticking out in the distance, the corner of Luo Feng’s mouth lifted, "Nuonuo, come out."

"Heh... heh heh..." Ying Nuo emerged with an awkward laugh, rubbing her head, "Brother Luo, what a coincidence, haha..."

"Silly girl." Luo Feng affectionately touched her head, "Ye’er came back late last night, she’s swamped with things and didn’t have time to come see you, she asked me to tell you not to be mad at her."

"How could I be mad at her." Ying Nuo furrowed her brows, "It’s all because I’m not good enough. If only I could have been accepted into the same school as her, then I wouldn’t have to..." She suddenly stopped talking.

"Wouldn’t have to what?" Luo Feng asked, confused.

"Brother Luo." Ying Nuo looked at Luo Feng earnestly, "Can I ask you something? Will you tell me the truth?"

Luo Feng nodded, "Sure, ask."

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