CHAPTER 204: CHAPTER 204: WEDDING PHOTO 2_1

Apparently, Huang Ying also had personal grudges against Liang Sheng.

"My little cousin was an only child. With her death, my uncle’s family was almost ruined. The loss hit my aunt so hard she became almost like Xianglin’s Wife. The moment I received the news today, I informed them. It was as if a miracle occurred: my aunt laughed and even remembered my name... Xixi, that’s why I am particularly happy, and I like you very much... Indeed, hiring you into the company was the absolute correct decision..."

With that, Huang Ying drifted away. She had come all this way just to share this bit of gossip, which clearly showed how genuinely happy she was.

Yan Xixi was also surprisingly thrilled. After being a con artist for so many years, I’ve finally performed a genuine good deed!

Yan Xixi’s fatigue instantly disappeared without a trace, and she felt as free as a bird that escaped its cage. For the first time, in her haste, she disregarded work hours and called Huang Xiaojue. "Xiaojue, please cancel the rental car for me. I don’t need it anymore."

"Why?"

"Because Liang Sheng is being investigated, HAHA! Don’t worry, no one will trouble me anymore."

Huang Xiaojue obviously hadn’t heard this news yet; he was somewhat surprised. "So soon? Is Liang Sheng really under investigation?"

"Most definitely. Director Huang has personally confirmed it. Liang Sheng was taken away last night. So, I don’t need the ride anymore."

Huang Xiaojue was slightly stunned. Were Liang Sheng’s political enemies really this strong? They just waited for this one opportunity, and he was immediately ousted? Truly unbelievable.

"That’s fine. It’s inconvenient for you to commute anyway. We can talk more once you have your driver’s license and a car."

"I really don’t need it. Xiaojue, I’m not used to being chauffeured. The fixed schedule makes me feel constrained, and I’m always worried about causing delays."

Seeing her firm attitude, Huang Xiaojue readily agreed.

After hanging up, Yan Xixi excitedly jumped around a few times. While she was happy about Liang Sheng’s misfortune, she didn’t want to accept any more favors from Huang Xiaojue—especially after his mother’s warnings.

To this day, she couldn’t make up her mind. Should I listen to Huang Xiaojue’s mother, quit my job, and just marry him to be a stay-at-home wife and mother? It’s true, between Huang Xiaojue and me, I’d definitely be the one to quit. But what happens after quitting? What about after marriage? It would be just like that harsh stranger said: once the honeymoon bliss fades, Huang Xiaojue will still be flying all over the country, and his mother doesn’t respect me one bit. When he’s not home and my mother-in-law is looking for trouble, what would I do then?

Perhaps many women, when faced with such a choice, would decidedly quit their jobs. If it were two years ago, Yan Xixi would have made the same choice. But things were different now.

She knew she was being selfish—she didn’t dare to take the massive risk of sacrificing all her future prospects to become a good wife and mother, gradually losing her ability to cope with risks and having to ask her husband for every cent. He might give money freely when he’s in a good mood. But what if one day he’s upset and snaps, "You stay home all day, what do you need so much money for? All you know is how to ask for money. Don’t you have any idea how hard it is to earn it?"

Just like when she was with Wan Donglin, every swipe of the card would send a message to his phone. This made her feel completely exposed, as if she were transparent, with no privacy whatsoever. To this day, she didn’t dare to touch a cent from that boutique, fearing someone might come knocking on her door. Returning the money and closing the shop would be minor issues. But if things escalated and someone threw acid in her face, her life would be ruined.