"I will bank in the money to you later. Remember what I told you that day. If my brother gets himself into trouble again, don't expect me to help him at that time! Even if it means prison! You don't have to beg Leng Sicheng for money as well! You should know that our relationship hasn't been good lately. Having to deal with my brother's problem truly angered him this time. If something similar happens again, I'm afraid he will kick me out of the house before other women even get to do so! Even if he doesn't divorce me, I will leave him myself because I want to anger him no further."
She knew that Leng Sicheng had a massive influence on her mother and brother. Once she heard that Leng Sicheng was truly angry this time, the way she spoke changed immediately.
"Is… is that right?"
"Mom... This will be the last time I'm helping him. Ask him to behave from now on for there won't be me to save his ass again."
After that, Gu Qingqing hung up. This time, she really wanted to leave the place and get out of this hopeless situation. Initially, she was doubtful if she should take the job offered by Xu Yi Company. Now, the doubt was all gone. She needed money to be able to live independently. She wanted the ability to live well after she had left this sad place. On top of it all, she did not want her mother and brother to drag her feet anymore. Letting Leng Sicheng look down on her and destroy her fragile ego was the last thing she wanted.
It was a mistake for her to be so passive, humble, and eventually allow her mother and brother to dictate her life.
She got up and fixed her gaze on the clouds floating across the sky. Her mood lightened up as the rays of first light hit her face.
...…
Monday.
New company.
New look.
This time, she was resolute that she would pour her heart out for this job. She was a completely different person today, having on a coat paired with heels. Before stepping out of the house, she made sure her attire and hair were impeccable. Clutching her handbag, she walked into the building.
She glanced at her watch as she walked out of the elevator. It was 8.15 a.m.Drawing in a deep breath, she entered the door by tapping the card on the sensor. Just when she was about to introduce herself to her new colleagues, she spotted a woman scolding the other employees.
"Remember that this is not your ordinary underperforming, tiny company that you worked for previously! This is Xu Yi! Number one of the top five companies in China! Our sales record was ranked top during the first season! Do not think you can start to slack off after Xu Yi bought over your company! From today, all of you here are interns! I can fire you anytime if you don't perform well! Understood?!"
"Understood!"
Gu Qingqing walked forward and saw a woman with thick makeup. She had her arms crossed and stood beside the window. Her haughty and conceited stare put fear in the two employees standing in front of her. They had their heads bowed and were staring at their feet. From their backs, Gu Qingqing somehow felt that the two interns looked extremely familiar to her.
After the woman done with the scolding, she took a look at Gu Qingqing in disdain.
"You are the new AE chosen by Director Lin?"
"Hello! My name is Gu Qingqing."
"Qingqing?"
Immediately, the two interns turned around and looked at her. They were none other than Zhang Yuxi and Xiao Wang.