"Susu, this is your salary for August.”
Five minutes ago, the accountant had just sent out the paycheck. While the people at the publishing firm were busy calculating whether the remuneration they had worked so hard for last month was worth it, the general manager personally handed the paycheck to Yun Susu.
"Thank you, General Manager." Yun Susu took it and didn't care much about the number on it. In short, she knew that it was enough for her monthly expenses.
"Susu, are you free tonight?" The general manager leaned against her desk and asked.
"What's the matter? General Manager." Yun Susu was too embarrassed to refuse immediately, so she asked tactfully.
"There's a charity gala tonight, and I need a female companion.”
Seeing her colleagues winking at her, Yun Susu smiled and said,""I'll tell you the answer before I get off work.”
"I look forward to it." The general manager nodded at her and walked back to the cubicle office.
"Susu, the general manager has finally started to take action.”The general manager's affair was more attractive than calculating his salary.
"Nonsense." Yun Susu used her pen to poke the entertainment lead writer.
"Don't be too excited. The general manager is going to look for financial support tonight.”The accountant said calmly as he sorted out the receipt book.
"Is our publishing firm about to collapse?”The sporty reporter said in surprise.
"Crow mouth!" The entertainment lead writer glared at the male reporter and turned to ask the accountant,""What exactly happened?"
"Think about it. Although our publishing firm has been established for ten years, we don't specialize in a particular type of publishing firm. We have to deal with entertainment, sports, and fashion. In recent years, we have also rushed to take the train of Taiwan history. We also have a historical data group. We still have to spend time interviewing and collecting information on each character, history, and time. Our monthly expenses and income for each department are almost equal, and our performance is zero growth. The only profit we make is the Mandarin special issue led by Susu. Every month, it would grow by at least 20%, but it could not save all the departments. I'm thinking that if we can't find the funds soon, the general manager's next step will be to lay off the staff.”the accountant said with a serious expression.
"Is it that serious?"
The club was in an uproar. It would be a lie to say that they weren't scared. Because the accountant was always a strict person, his words naturally carried weight.
"The general manager has so many difficulties. Why didn't he say it out loud and discuss it with everyone?”
"Negotiate? Which one of you has the ability to support the entire publishing firm?" The accountant was an expert at killing without spilling blood. Her words made everyone's faces turn green.
The accountant changed the topic and said gently,""I think the general manager will ask Marinda to attend the banquet. He probably wants to use Marinda's eloquence to persuade those philanthropists who have nothing to do and can donate a lot of money.”
Yun Susu saw that everyone was seriously discussing it, and she also made a decision. As long as she could help the publishing firm, she would definitely help. After all, this publishing firm was her safe haven for the past two years.
"Susu, sign your name on the receipt box too.”The accountant almost forgot about his business and handed over the salary receipt book.
"Susu, why don't you go to the bank and open an account? Isn't that more convenient?”The entertainment lead writer asked the question that had been on her mind.
"This is more convenient." Yun Susu smiled faintly. She didn't think there was anything wrong with it.
"I heard that you only spend cash, so you must not be in debt.”The sporty reporter came over curiously.
"No card, no account. Susu, you're simply an ancient human.”Her colleagues teased her out of boredom.
Yun Susu was still smiling. She turned around and sorted out her ancient texts, ignoring her colleagues. Actually, she did this because she did not want anyone to find her. Only then could she live a peaceful life.
While everyone was chatting and laughing, it was already 5:30 in the afternoon, and the publishing firm's staff got off work on time.
"Susu, you haven't left yet?" As soon as he hung up the phone, the general manager rubbed his eyebrows and asked with concern when he saw that Yun Susu was the only one left in the publishing firm.
"If I leave, no one will accompany you to the appointment.”She sorted the information that was about to be published one by one and finally filed it away.
"You agree? Thank you." The thirty-five-year-old general manager was polite and polite. He had always kept a distance from his employees, but he had never hidden his feelings for Yun Susu. He showed her a sincere and grateful smile.
"We're colleagues.”Yun Susu's calm smile and serious attitude made the general manager feel like he was being rebuffed.
"Today is Friday. I hope I didn't ruin your date." The general manager did not give up and still tried to sound him out.
"General Manager, you're thinking too much. Do I need to change my clothes?”Yun Susu stood up and took out her purse. She thought about what to wear to the banquet. If she had a purpose for attending the banquet, she couldn't be too casual.
"I know a special store. I'll take you to choose.”
"Then let's go. If we're late, I'm afraid we'll be rude to our master.”
The general manager went back to his office to get his suit jacket and briefcase. He confidently brought Yun Susu, his most capable assistant, to the meeting.
After arriving at the venue, Yun Susu looked around. There was no shyness or discomfort. On the contrary, she was very surprised by the general manager. She could solve the problems raised by the chairman and the president that he introduced to her. Everyone appreciated her analysis and thought that it was an investment plan.
"General Manager Tang, this young lady is so talented. Where did you poach her from?”
"President Yan, you're too polite. Susu is just a small editor in our publishing firm. There must be more capable people in your comprehensive publishing firm.”
"Young man, modesty is necessary." Director Yan, who was nearly sixty years old, accepted his praise without hesitation and patted him on the shoulder.
After that, many celebrities and political figures came to the venue. President Yan was busy greeting them, and Yun Susu only had time to say goodbye to the general manager.
"General Manager, General Manager Ye and Chairman Wu will personally go to the publishing firm next week to understand the detailed process. I want to leave first, is that okay?”
"So fast!" The general manager looked at his watch. It was not even a quarter to seven.
"I'm a little tired." Afraid that he would keep her, Yun Susu quickly found an excuse. As time went by, more and more people came. In order to avoid revealing her whereabouts, she had to escape first.
"Dance with me and I'll send you back.”
" But…" Yun Susu hesitated.
" Don't think too much. Let's go." Without any explanation, the general manager took her hand and walked onto the dance floor.
While the two of them were immersed in the beautiful music accompaniment, a cold gaze followed Yun Susu's figure in the venue.
He didn't expect that after two years of not seeing each other, the gift she gave him was actually in the arms of another man!
more than two years ago
The news headlines for a month revolved around the Pei family, which was famous for its flower import and export trade. The exposure of the second generation of the Pei family's only son, Pei Qingran, was much higher than that of his father, Pei Jing, who had died of illness.
The media published photos of Pei Qingran attending the flower competition. It was not that the paparazzi were inferior in their skills, but when they learned the news and wanted to go to Cambridge, England to interview first-hand news, Pei Qingran had already mysteriously returned to Taiwan and was nowhere to be found. Every day, the newspaper pages were filled with the paparazzi's own guesses about where Pei Qingran would appear. However, Pei Qingran had poured a bucket of cold water on these inhumane paparazzi.
Pei family mansion, funeral parlor, company…Everyone could guess that there were reporters stationed in all the places, but for some reason, Pei Qingran's whereabouts were still a mystery. Every day, only the Pei family's spokesperson came out to speak on behalf of Pei Jing's widow. The most shocking news today was that Pei Qingran would take over Pei Jing's baton and continue to enrich everyone's lives and families.
When the news of the change of generations was released, the paparazzi thought that Pei Qingran would definitely show up. Unfortunately, other than the Pei family's spokesperson, there were only two lawyers present at the press conference. The reporters who were waiting in front of the cameras were still empty.
Perhaps it was because the news of Pei Jing's sudden death was too surprising, or perhaps it was because Pei Qingran's ability to take over the baton at the age of twenty-five was worth evaluating. In short, all the news channels were afraid that they would be one step slower than their friends to get the news and not be able to raise the viewership ratings. Therefore, they all focused on the Pei family. The unexpected harvest was that Taiwan society became much calmer.
Just as the outside world's attention on the Pei family was getting more intense, another news event that was enough to cause a sensation in Taiwan was happening in Pei Jing's favorite garden when he was alive.
Pei Qingran had inherited her mother's facial features from Julia. She was extraordinarily handsome, and Pei Jing's traditional education made Pei Qingran even more mature than the second-generation noble sons of the same age.
Yun Susu, who was standing beside him, felt her heart beating faster. Her beautiful eyebrows trembled slightly, her eyes were half-covered, and her red lips were slightly pursed. She was extremely nervous...
"Thank you for coming here today to witness Master Pei's last wish. Now, I will follow Master Pei's will and complete Pei Qingran and Yun Susu's marriage." A 70-year-old lawyer stood in front of the altar, playing the role of a priest.
The guests held their breaths and focused their attention, especially Julia. She was worried that her son would leave if he was unhappy, and the Pei family would be handed over to her cousin who was eyeing her covetously.
"Mr. Pei Qingran, are you willing to marry Miss Yun Susu and fulfill Master Pei's last wish?" The lawyer pushed up his reading glasses and asked the man who revealed some arrogance between his brows.
"I'm willing." Without hesitation, Pei Qingran said the three words that her mother wanted to hear the most and quickly signed the marriage certificate.
He was forced to interrupt his studies and rush back to Taiwan. Although he was only short of a diploma, it still made him very unhappy. What was even more difficult to accept was his father's last words. He was not concerned about his future, his mother's life, or the survival of " Pei Yistang." Instead, he wanted him to marry a woman whom he had no impression of.
No matter how much he wanted to vomit and how unwilling he was, he could not dig up his father, who was already buried in the coffin, to protest. What made him feel the most helpless was that his father did not care about his health for the sake of his career. If it were not for his mother, he would not even want to take on the role of " Pei Yifan."
Pei Qingran's voice was like a stone that fell into Yun Susu's heart, causing ripples.
"Miss Yun Susu, are you willing to marry Pei Qingran and fulfill Master Pei's last wish?" The lawyer turned to Yun Susu with satisfaction and asked the refreshing girl in front of him kindly.
Yun Susu opened her mouth but didn't make a sound. The question for the Chinese random exam was still in front of her. The translation of " Holding your hand, growing old with you " appeared in her mind again. She didn't expect that she would be married in less than two hours. She didn't quite understand the meaning of that sentence.
" Miss Yun Susu?" The lawyer tugged at his tie and raised his voice.
Yun Susu realized that someone was tugging at her skirt. She turned around and saw that it was her cousin, who she had played with since she was young, winking at her. Next to her was her mother, who was frowning deeply.
That's right, her mother always told her about the Pei family. Her father and Uncle Pei had a deep relationship. She was so sad that she almost fell ill because of Uncle Pei's death. How could she disappoint her parents?
She turned around and smiled. "I'm willing." These three words carved a mark of promise in her heart. Although she was not sure if she could play the role of a good wife, she would work hard.
There was a round of applause in the garden, and Julia and Mica shed tears of joy.
"On behalf of Old Master Pei, I will hand over 78% of Pei Yipang's shares to Pei Qingran. From today onwards, Pei Qingran will be the CEO of the Pei Corporation.”
After the lawyer finished his announcement, thunderous applause sounded again. He handed the symbol of the Pei family to Pei Qingran.
This action made Yun Susu feel that her marriage was like a deal. From the beginning to the end, the groom did not look at her, and she was so nervous that she did not dare to look up. But now, sour bubbles popped up in the depths of her heart. He couldn't bear to part with his mother, right? She found an excuse for herself.
In the evening, after a simple but grand wedding banquet, the guests left one after another. Mother Yun and Yun Susu were talking to each other reluctantly.
"Susu, from today onwards, you are a member of the Pei family. You have to be filial to your mother-in-law." Mother Yun wiped away her tears. She couldn't get used to seeing her darling get married. Fortunately, her daughter was married to her good friend's son.
"It's really hard on you to hold a wedding in such a hurry.”After greeting the Dong Niangs, Julia patted Yun Susu's shoulder and looked at her daughter-in-law with satisfaction.
"Auntie, you're too polite." Yun Susu shook her head and blinked.
" You're still calling me auntie? You should change your words. If it weren't for Jing…" Julia choked at the mention of her late husband.
"Julia, you've been under a lot of pressure recently. You have to rest well." Mother Yun comforted her good friend. No one could prevent such an accident.
"Thank you for giving my daughter to me. I promise you that I will treat her well.”Julia knew why her husband's last words had said that he wanted his only son to marry Susu. It was not only because the Yun family and the Pei family were old friends, but also because Susu was a sensible girl that she and her husband loved from the bottom of their hearts. If her husband's illness had not come so suddenly, they would have arranged for Susu to meet their son and let them get married naturally.
Mother Yun nodded her head in relief. With her good friend's promise, she was a little more at ease. However, she knew that her daughter's happiness was still in the hands of her son-in-law. She did not know what Pei Qingran was thinking after the sudden change.
"Mom, I'll be fine. Don't worry.”Yun Susu smiled and patted her mother's hand, reassuring her.
Mother Yun left the Pei residence in a taxi under the gaze of her daughter and good friends.
"Mom, I'll send you back to your room." Yun Susu took a deep breath and helped Julia back.
"Susu, I've watched you grow up. I'm very relieved to have you as my wife. It's just that you haven't spent much time with Qingran. If he doesn't treat you well, you have to say it.”She patted her wife's hand as if she was talking to her daughter.
"We'll be fine. Don't worry. Although Yun Susu was young, she would not let her elders worry about her.
After sending her mother-in-law back to her room, Yun Susu lifted the hem of her dress and walked up to the third floor. The lively atmosphere just now disappeared in an instant, and her heart was suddenly shrouded in loneliness. She then realized that the groom who promised to take care of her for the rest of her life seemed to have disappeared after the wedding banquet.
She would have to rely on him in the future!
Standing in front of the door, she gathered her courage and unlocked the door. What greeted her was darkness. It seemed that there was no one in the bridal chamber. Then where did he go?
She switched on the lights and the room lit up. The roses and lilies decorated the new house, making her feel very warm.
She sighed. Most brides wouldn't sigh on their wedding night, right? Should she go look for him?
Suddenly, the sound of an engine caught her attention. Standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, she saw a silver RV driving from the garage to the gate. She only looked away when the headlights disappeared into the night.
She recognized the car as the one that had welcomed her today. It was obvious that the groom who was supposed to be by her side had left her alone.
Yun Susu sat on the edge of the bed in a daze. Was she thinking too simply about this marriage?
The next day, Yun Susu woke up early and thoughtfully helped prepare breakfast.
"Young Madam, let me do it.”The kitchen auntie looked at the bride in embarrassment, but she couldn't stop her.
"It's okay. I read in the magazine that drinking fresh fruit juice in the morning is good for the body. Mom has been too sad recently, and I'm worried that she won't be able to take it.”
"Young Madam, you're so considerate."
Yun Susu smiled at the kitchen lady's praise.
When she put the juice on the table, Julia happened to come downstairs."Mom, have breakfast."
"Susu, why didn't you sleep a little longer?"Julia was surprised at her early morning.
"I'm used to it. I still have to go to class later. Sitting next to her mother-in-law, Yun Susu took a sip of hot milk.
"Classes? Didn't you apply for three days of marriage leave? What about Qingran? Why isn't he with you?" Only now did Julia realize that her son was not at the dining table.
"He went to work." Yun Susu did not know where Pei Qingran had gone, so she could only make up a story.
"Work? Susu, did you leave me alone for the whole night?”Did she not know her son's personality? Ever since he was young, he hated people forcing him, but this time, he had no choice. Until now, she still didn't know what her son was thinking.
"Mom, don't let your imagination run wild. I know that he has a lot of things to deal with recently. How can he be delayed because of me?”
" Susu..." Julia was extremely touched by her wife's words. Which girl didn't want to have a sweet wedding holiday... It was all because the Pei family mistreated her.
"Mom, the snacks near my school are very delicious. Can I buy some back tonight?”Yun Susu changed the topic, afraid that her mother-in-law would expose her if she asked too many questions.
"Okay, you decide. I'll get the driver to send you.”
"It's okay. It's more convenient for me to ride a motorcycle. It's only half an hour's journey anyway.”
"No, safety is the most important.”Julia was more insistent than her.
Yun Susu could only nod in agreement.# Daguan Review Passed: Daguan Time:1024201810:44AM
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