A month was neither long nor short, but it was enough to change the weather.
Three years was definitely enough to change a person.
"You go in first." The business manager pushed the finance manager, who had arrived half a minute earlier than him, with his briefcase.
What kind of joke was this? If they were to die, they would die together. He did not want to take the lead.
"You go first. Didn't you do well last month? Maybe the CEO wants to reward you.”He wanted to see if he could get away with the torture.
"Don't joke around. Your financial statements this quarter are growing diagonally. You should be the one who should be rewarded.”
The secretary pushed up her glasses and watched as the two important managers stood in front of the CEO's door and greeted each other politely. Neither of them wanted to die first, so she could only helplessly push them to the execution ground.
"Two managers, if you don't go in now, you'll be three minutes late for the appointment with the CEO.”she suggested kindly.
What? Upon hearing the word 'late', the two managers acted out of character and rushed into the CEO's office. It was fine to be scratched, but what they were most afraid of was losing their jobs.
Bai Miyun opened the document folder and looked at the two anxious managers. The surveillance screen at the side showed the situation of the employees trembling at work.
"President, this is the autumn report you asked for.”
"President, this is the estimated performance for next month.”
The two managers broke out in a cold sweat. Ever since the CEO's personality changed drastically three years ago, he was no longer polite. Instead, he became the embodiment of the devil, urging his employees to work non-stop. Fortunately, the company's benefits were perfect, so the low-level employees would not see the terrifying side of the CEO. However, the management kept complaining. It was one thing to be strict, but it was another thing to face the CEO's poker face. It was said that the chief accountant applied for early retirement because he could not stand the stimulation. They didn't want to retire at the age of forty.
Sigh, they had just reached the CEO's goal last month. They were still immersed in joy when the CEO poured a bucket of cold water on them and gave them a month to submit the predicted autumn report and performance report.
After this order was given, they were filled with regret for achieving their goal. After all, they did not have the ability to predict a report with an error of less than 2%. They were not supermen, and they did not know how to ask for divine help. They could only force the employees of each unit to work overtime every day and brace themselves to estimate the results based on past years.
Expressionlessly, Bai Yunmi compared her prediction with the numbers the manager had presented, and her face turned even colder.
It was so cold. The two managers looked at each other and took a deep breath to prepare themselves.
"The company pays two million a year to hire you as managers, and you can only give me this amount?" Bai Yunmi threw the document on the table in disdain and spread out her analysis.
The two managers looked at the CEO's number and then at their own. There was a huge difference.
"If I can only earn 500 million yuan in the next quarter, I can find anyone on the road to be a financial manager. Why would I need a finance doctor like you? The estimated performance growth was only 8% compared to last month? I might as well open a shopping counter. Don't you feel embarrassed to take out such a number?”Bai Yunmi stared at them sternly. The image of a socialite who was chasing after him three years ago had completely changed. Now, he was cold and ruthless, only asking for performance.
"I'm sorry, President." The finance manager quickly admitted his mistake, and the business manager was about to follow up.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I didn't invite you back to hear these three words.”Bai Yunmi slammed the table and stood up, so angry that she wanted to smash the document in their faces.
Knock, knock! The sound of knocking on the door stopped Bai Xunmi's angry shout and eased the tense atmosphere.
" President, Vice-President Meijie is here." The secretary opened the door and informed him.
Hearing this, the two managers heaved a sigh of relief. Fortunately, their savior had arrived.
"I want to see your review report next week. Unless you come up with a better plan, you will have to reach the number I want.”Bai Miyun suppressed her anger and threw the document back to them.
" Thank you, CEO." How pitiful. She had to thank the CEO after being beaten up. Ji really wasn't a place for people to stay.
"Please come in." The secretary sent the two managers away and smiled at the outside.
"Why are you here?" Bai Yumi flipped through the calendar, but there was no mention of Delise's visit.
"I missed you." Delice said half-jokingly as she sat in front of him.
Bai Yunmi only curled her lips and didn't reply.
"Here, this is the contract you wanted." Delis combed her scattered hair and took out a stack of trading contracts worth hundreds of millions from her current LV briefcase.
"When are you going back to Germany?" Bai Yunmi took it and asked without raising her head.
This sentence made Delise's expression change. His words made her a little embarrassed.
Sigh, she had spent three years on this man, but when would he notice her? She glanced at the silver ring on his left middle finger, and her gaze became even colder.
"Why aren't you saying anything?" Bai Miyun asked again. At the same time, she circled a line of articles that needed to be discussed with a red pen.
Speak? She wanted to tell him how much she missed him. She wanted to eat with him, go shopping, go on dates, and have a heart-to-heart talk with him…
"It seems that we can't operate the sports equipment alone this time. Do we need to arrange for people to go to Germany for training?”Bai Mianmi's business-like tone extinguished Delise's enthusiasm.
She wanted to see a spoiled woman in his arms, begging him to stop talking about work, but she knew that he wouldn't change because of her.
"I've already arranged for three professional fitness trainers to come to Taiwan to teach for two months. They will arrive in Taiwan next week.”Delise buried her love for him in her heart, secretly hoping that he would understand one day.
"Yes, leave this contract with me for now. I need three days to consider it. If it's okay, I'll send it to Germany." Bai Yimi browsed through the contract and noticed some small details that could not be coordinated due to cultural differences. He waited for him to come up with a harmonious statement before communicating with the president of Megatron.
"No need. Daddy wants me to be fully responsible for the contract this time. If there's anything, just look for me. I'll stay in Taiwan and disturb you during this period of time.”Delise tried to let him know her current position in a half-relaxed and half-coquettish tone. In the future, she would be the female president of Megatron. This identity should be easier to move his heart.
Bai Yunmi nodded and didn't respond.
"By the way, this is our new product. Daddy asked me to bring it over for you to try on.”Delise took out a small black paper box and handed it to him.
"What is this?" Of course, she was interested in the new product.
"Ring of Health." Delise's expression hid her excitement. She had been thinking about how to get Bai Miumi to take off the silver ring on her left middle finger.
Bai Miyun frowned at the ugly black ring in the paper box.
"According to the research of German scientists, because the middle finger is the longest of the five fingers and is the easiest to accept the external magnetic field, the Health Ring can not only improve the modern civilization disease of overwork, but also regulate the aura and maintain the best state of the body.”
Bai Miyun took out the ring and played with it.
"The celebrities from Taiwan who have been to Germany recently have already placed orders with us, so I suggested to Daddy that we can develop this market in Taiwan, but you have to try it on first. Look! I have one too." Delice showed her right middle finger. The black ring on her fair finger looked exquisite and eye-catching.
"Does this little thing really have such a great effect?" Bai Yunmi was a little suspicious.
Delis revealed a confident smile. No matter what, she had to convince him to wear it. Therefore, she emphasized on certain points. In fact, she did not emphasize that it should be worn on the middle finger. However, in order to achieve her goal, she did not hesitate to make up a lot of theories to deceive him.
"Think about it. In the three years we've worked together, when have I ever lied to you? Can't you trust me? Put it on. For the sake of your health, there's no harm in trying.”
Delise was right. He wanted to see how effective this little thing was.
Seeing him put the ring on his right middle finger, Delice corrected him excitedly,""Wait, guys wear it on their left hand.”
"Since it's a health product, it doesn't matter which hand you wear it.”Bai Yunmi said coldly, not caring about what she emphasized.
Delice stared at the silver ring angrily. He had already disappeared, so why was he still wearing that ring?
"Do you still miss her?" Delice asked sourly.
"She's my fiancée. Of course I miss her. Only when she talked about Liu Xiangli did her steel-like expression show warmth.
"It's been three years. Maybe she's already married, but the people from the credit bureau still can't find any news about her, right?”
" This is my private matter." Hearing this, Bai Yunmi's heart suddenly jumped. He had never thought that she would get married one day. He had always thought that she belonged to him. Delise had touched the wound in his heart, and he warned her rudely.
"Yu Mi, there are actually many good women around you. Why can't you forget her?”Delice finally asked after enduring for three years.
" I only want Liu Xiangli." He looked at her firmly, clearly expressing his intention.
Seeing that his expression was getting uglier and uglier, Delise had no choice but to shut up. She had to save some face for herself.
"Can you treat me to dinner tonight?" Delise sensibly changed the topic. Only he did not flatter her like a queen, so her determination to have him remained unchanged.
Bai Yunmi furrowed her brows, considering whether she should agree to her request.
"I worked hard to send the contract over. Don't tell me you don't care about the partner? No matter what, Delise had to find a chance to get along with him.
"I'll see you at the Hyatt Regency at seven tonight." Bai Yunmi reluctantly agreed.
"Then I'll wait for you." Delice got up in satisfaction. She was going to dress up now. She would make him amazed by her beauty tonight.
Rubbing his brows, it was time to get off work again. Bai Mianmi threw the information sent by the credit bureau half an hour ago into the trash can. He was angry and helpless about their perfunctory and inaccurate information. In order to receive a large reward, they stuffed photos of similar women to him, but he knew that they were not the people he was looking for.
Sometimes, in a fit of anger, he wanted to cancel all the contracts, but he was afraid that he would lose all clues. How long was God going to punish him?
Bai Yunmi glanced at the clock. It was already 6:40 p. m. There was still enough time to get to Kaiyue. He picked up his coat and went to another dinner that he did not want to attend.
When the car drove out of the parking lot, it happened to encounter a red light. In order to maintain smooth traffic during this period, the traffic signal was extended by 30 seconds compared to the normal 60 seconds. In addition to the traffic police's instructions, the driver had to wait obediently.
He loosened his tie and adjusted the angle of the rearview mirror. Suddenly, in that instant, he seemed to have seen the person he had been waiting for all these years.
Liu Xiangli, who was dressed elegantly, frowned slightly and shook her head. She said something to the person beside her, and the two of them walked to the car by the roadside.
The overly excited Bai Miyun immediately got out of the car and chased after them. Because they were 50 meters away from his street, they turned around and drove in the opposite direction. Moreover, Bai Miyun's car also blocked the car's way. Many dissatisfied drivers honked their horns mercilessly.
Bai Yunmi immediately got back into the car, unable to calm down. He wanted to take the yellow line and turn around, but the traffic police stood there and made him powerless. He had to wait for the next intersection to turn around. The only good thing was that this five-kilometer-long road was lined with residential buildings on both sides, and there were no other exits.
After driving at high speed for 15 minutes, he finally saw the limited edition Audi RV. His heart rate that had been racing for 100 minutes finally stabilized.
Inside the dark-colored RV, a young and handsome man was asking Liu Xiangli for her opinion.
"Xiangli, didn't you like the shop just now? It's very easy to make money in the city center. I saw you frown when you got out of the car. Is it because the location is not good?”
Liu Xiangli apologized to him with an apologetic smile. She didn't want to explain that she rejected the shop because the HQ of Ji was nearby. She didn't have the courage to do business in a place where Bai Yumi might appear.
"The next location is next to the subway station surrounded by department stores. As long as you nod your head, I'll immediately prepare the machines and manpower.”
"Will, I really don't understand why you insist that I open a branch in the north. Actually, I'm already busy every day in the south.”
"Your porridge is too delicious. I'll be satisfied even if I can only eat it once a week. However, I can't go to the south every week. I can only ask you to open a room in the north unless you agree to my proposal and marry me to cook for me every day." Will took the opportunity to cover her small hand and proposed for the 39th time.
"Stop joking." Liu Xiangli pushed his hand away and looked out of the car awkwardly.
"Xiangli, you know I'm serious. Ever since I met you a year ago, I've fallen in love with your craftsmanship and even more so with you. Will sighed in his heart. He didn't understand why he couldn't make Liu Xiangli marry him with his talent and wealth.
"Will, you're still young. There are many girls with better conditions than me.”
"Xiangli, true love has no age limit. I don't mind.”
"But I mind, Will. Don't force me. Liu Xiangli looked at him seriously. She had agreed to open a joint venture branch because she was grateful that he had helped her with her financial difficulties, but feelings were not for sale.
After parking the car in the timed parking lot, Will turned to look at her.
"I won't force you, but I will definitely wait for you.”
His sincere eyes and sincerity almost suffocated Liu Xiangli. She could only get out of the car in a hurry to hide her emotions.
The two of them strolled to the shop next to the subway station. There was an endless stream of people and students coming and going. It was obvious that this was a great location.
"How is it?" Will was like a young man, trying to please her.
"Let's do it here. I'll go to Taibei when all the machines and manpower are ready.”Liu Xiangli didn't want to stay with him for too long, so she quickly made a decision and wanted to leave.
"Xiangli, stay here today. I'll treat you to a meal.”
"No, I have to rush back to the south." Liu Xiangli decided to keep a distance from him so that she could cut off the feelings he shouldn't have.
Liu Xiangli shook her head and walked towards the parking lot, leaving Will behind.
"Xiangli?"
Suddenly, a voice that she thought she would never hear again in her life sounded. Liu Xiangli couldn't help but stop, but she didn't have the courage to turn around.
Time seemed to have passed for a century. Just as Liu Xiangli thought she was hallucinating and was about to leave, she heard a shout that made her panic.
"It's really you, Xiangli!" Bai Yunmi walked up to her in shock, her eyes full of surprise.
Don't! Don't look at her with such a bewitching gaze. We have nothing to do with each other anymore. Doesn't he not want her anymore? Liu Xiangli withdrew her gaze in a panic and started walking.
"No, don't go." Bai Yunmi grabbed her wrist, and the familiarity in his memory rushed into his mind. She was his Xiangli.
"What happened? Sir, please let her go." Will caught up with him. No man could stand seeing his beloved woman being held by another man.
"Will, don't be rash." Liu Xiangli comforted the young Will.
"Who is he?" Bai Yunmi asked in a hostile tone.
"Who are you? I'm warning you, let go of her, or I'll make a move.”Will seized the opportunity to play the hero in front of the beauty.
"Sir, you've got the wrong person." Liu Xiangli said in what she thought was the calmest tone, but her trembling arms revealed her nervousness.
"You're my Xiangli. Why don't you acknowledge me?”
" Hey, you..." Will was about to ask, but Liu Xiangli stopped him.
"I really don't know you. Please don't interfere with my date with my boyfriend.”Liu Xiangli hardened her heart and told the biggest lie of her life.
Bai Yunmi was still handsome and confident. She was still a successful business owner in Taiwan. On the other hand, she had nothing. Standing beside him, she was as small as a sparrow. She could not and would not admit her identity.
The words " boyfriend " made Bai Xumi dizzy. No, his Xiangli could not belong to another man.
Hearing this, Will was extremely happy. Xiangli actually admitted that he was her boyfriend. This feeling of being recognized was as happy as getting the world.
Liu Xiangli forced herself to ignore his hurt expression and turned away.
Back in the car, Liu Xiangli couldn't help but shed two lines of tears.
"Xiangli, why are you crying? Did that man bully you just now? I'll settle the score with him. I'll definitely protect you well in the future.”Will said angrily.
"No…Will, I'm sorry." Liu Xiangli was crying so hard that she couldn't even finish her sentence.
"Sorry?" Will really didn't understand what she was talking about.
"I had no choice but to use you just now. I'm really sorry.”
"Use? "You mean…" Will looked at her in shock. Could it be that things weren't what he thought?
"I didn't do it on purpose. I was just forced by the situation. Will, are we still friends?" Liu Xiangli raised her tearful face and looked at him.
Friends! This blow was even greater than the collapse of the heavens and the earth.
"Do you really know that man just now?”Will swallowed his saliva and asked with difficulty.
"Don't ask, please." The person she didn't want to think of had met her on her first day in Taibei. Had she not been tortured by her memories enough over the years?
Will took a deep breath and tried to control his emotions. He started the engine and drove to the station. In the year he had known her, he had never seen her lose control like this. Who was that man?
Bai Yunmi returned home in a daze. Her mind was filled with thoughts about one person. She was obviously Xiangli, so why didn't she admit it? Did she really have a boyfriend?
Just as she sat down on the sofa, her phone rang.
"I'm Bai Yunmi." He subconsciously picked up the phone.
"Mi Mi, where are you? It's already eight o'clock. Why are you at home?”Delice suppressed her displeasure and complained.
He had completely forgotten about his date with Delise.
"Sorry, I have something on today. I won't be going over. I'll invite you another day.”
"Why are you like this? Didn't we already have an appointment? Alright, bye." Delise felt that it was meaningless for her to act alone, so she hung up unwillingly without receiving a response.
Bai Yunmi opened her palm and stared at the words carved on the silver ring. For three years, he had always hidden her love in his palm. Now, he would not give up. Even if she was going to get married tomorrow, he would snatch her back and lock her by his side.
He clenched his fists-he, Bai Yumi, would not be defeated so easily.
In an apartment in the southern suburbs, Liu Xiangli was also feeling sentimental.
"Xiao Li, why are you daydreaming again?”Mother Liu cut the fruit and saw her daughter staring at her beloved parrot in a daze.
"Mom." Liu Xiangli sniffed with tears in her eyes.
"Are you feeling pressured about opening a branch?”Three years ago, her daughter had to deal with the debts left behind by her husband and take care of her health. She had been busy for 15 days without a good rest. It was only when she handed the house over to the lawyer that her daughter brought her to the south to recuperate.
Perhaps God had given her and her daughter a chance. Her daughter found a congee shop to work. Although she was wronged and exhausted, she worked hard to study and take over a small stall to sell congee. It was until today that it became a shop. She had seen the hardships her daughter had suffered in the past few years. She could not bear to leave everything to her daughter, so she often took care of customers and cooked congee for her when she was busy. Her days were fulfilling.
That day, when Will told her in private that he wanted to marry Xiangli, she was also shocked. However, if there was someone willing to take good care of her daughter, she would be able to rest assured. However, after returning from Taiwan, her daughter became even more silent. She did not know what had happened to her.
"Mom, can we not move back to Taibei? I'm afraid I'll be too busy.”After meeting Bai Miyun, the shadow of him abandoning her once again shrouded her.
That day, he left her to go abroad and left her to fend for herself when she was at her most sad and vulnerable. She knew that she could not blame him. Perhaps he had wanted to break up with her a long time ago.
Even though it had been three years, whenever she thought of the sweet memories she shared with him, it was like a needle pricking her heart from time to time.
" But your father…" Mother Liu said sadly. She couldn't help but feel sad when she thought of her husband being buried in the far north. This was also one of the reasons why she wanted her daughter to open a shop in Taibei. That way, she could often go and tidy up her husband's grave.
Of course, Liu Xiangli also knew her mother's pain. In recent years, her mother's health had not been good. She knew that her mother's greatest wish was to return to Taibei to accompany her father. She pursed her lips and made up her mind. If she had to be sad or in pain, she would bear it. She had to let her mother live a happy life.
"Mom, when the branch opens, you have to come and help me.”Hiding her tears in her heart, Liu Xiangli smiled.
"Of course, my precious daughter." Hearing this, Mother Liu's heart finally relaxed. She could finally reunite with her husband.#
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