Chapter 35: Chapter 35: Seeing Mo Baiyou Again
Fan Yuke’s eyes widened as she jumped up in alarm, “What!”
“Shh, keep it down, don’t wake up Ningning.”
“How could this be such a coincidence?”
“It was only when I fled with Chen Bao today that I realized I simply couldn’t accept the possibility of Chen Bao being snatched away by Li Lingyang, not to ntion that Li Lingyang would definitely make Shen Jiangqing his stepmother…”
Originally, she had been considering looking for a job, prepared for the worst to fight a custody battle, but today, in such a large amusent park, Li Lingyang said it would close, and his power was simply not sothing she could withstand. The chances of winning the custody case were too slim; it was a gamble she couldn’t afford.
Fan Yuke was also very clear about the conflicts between Ning Yichu and Shen Jiangqing. If Shen Jiangqing beca Chen Bao’s stepmother, there was no telling how much suffering Chen Bao might endure.
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“We haven’t seen each other for years, and now that we’ve finally reunited, you want to leave again? What about your mother?” Fan Yuke asked, her eyes reddening.
A more than ten-hour flight to Europe, plus waiting ti during the trip—if Mrs. Ning had an attack, there would be the added risk of traveling with two children.
Ning Yichu had considered this as well, which was why she didn’t plan to leave imdiately, “I’ve inquired at the nursing ho. If my mother doesn’t get stressed, she might be able to stabilize in a month or two. I’ll take her with when that ti cos.”
“Wuu, Chu Chu, I really can’t bear to let you go!”
Ning Yichu also felt deeply reluctant to leave Fan Yuke, but Li Lingyang’s presence lood over her like a sharp blade, ready to fall at any mont, and she couldn’t bear it even more.
Now that she had decided to return to Europe, the job at Beiji was naturally out of the question.
Ning Yichu called the HR departnt and apologetically expressed that she couldn’t accept the job.
The HR departnt tried to retain her, “Lady Ning, do you think there’s sothing unsatisfactory about the position? We can discuss it again…”
“It’s not a matter of compensation.”
“Is it because another company is poaching you? What terms did they offer you? We can match them,” HR persisted.
Ning Yichu replied with embarrassnt, “That’s not it either, I’m planning to return to Europe after a while.”
Seeing that she was determined to leave, HR said reluctantly, “But your contract has already been sent to the boss. If you must leave, I’m afraid you’ll need to talk to him.”
Ning Yichu acknowledged that she was indeed going back on her agreent, “May I ask when the boss is available? I’d prefer to speak with him personally.”
Beiji Group Building, 28th floor.
HR accompanied Ning Yichu to the male secretary.
The male secretary spoke politely, “Lady Ning, please wait for a mont. The president is currently in a transnational video conference.”
“No problem.” Ning Yichu nodded with a smile, her gaze occasionally passing through the glass window. She could only see a tall silhouette with a huge computer screen blocking his face. That silhouette seed vaguely familiar.
She then shook her head, finding it funny. She had no connections with Beiji—how could she possibly know the president of Beiji?
The secretary then asked, “What would you like to drink? Coffee or juice?”
“Juice, please. Thank you.”
After the secretary brought the juice, Ning Yichu sat quietly in the reception area for almost an hour, until the video conference finally ended, and she was invited in.
The south-facing office was exquisite in every detail, and the air wafted with a faint fragrance.
The most noticeable thing was a set of nine small paintings on the wall, forming one large painting. The color sche was elegant and eye-catching, but strangely enough, combining the nine paintings created a chaotic effect, making it unclear what the original painting was ant to be.
Ning Yichu guessed the paintings must have been hung out of order.
The man was sitting in the executive chair with his back to her.
Ning Yichu cleared her throat to begin, “Hello, I am the newly recruited Jade Sculptor, Ning Yichu. Due to so personal reasons, I am afraid I cannot fulfill the role, so…”
Before she could finish, the man slowly turned around, revealing a handso and familiar face.
Ning Yichu’s eyes widened in shock, “Why is it you?”
It was the kind stranger who had helped her escape at the amusent park!
He wasn’t just an executive at Beiji—he was the president!
Mo Baiyou, seeing the amazent in her eyes, stood up and approached her, extending his hand, “Hello, Lady Ning. I said we would et again.”
Ning Yichu, recalling the most embarrassing monts he had witnessed, awkwardly shook his hand, “Hello, and thank you for that day…”
“You’re welco.” Mo Baiyou’s lips curved slightly upward, his eyes flashing quickly with a dark gleam as he watched her cheeks flush with embarrassnt.
He then took out Ning Yichu’s resu, saying, “I heard from HR that you intend to break the contract before even starting?”
Ning Yichu felt even more embarrassed; after all, this was soone who had helped her twice, and she still owed him for a set of clothes worth over a hundred thousand.
“I’m sorry, I didn’t anticipate needing to return to Europe so soon and found myself unable to take on the position.”
Mo Baiyou’s long fingers flipped through her resu with a look of regret, “Does it have to do with the day the president of Li Group was looking for your son?”
Ning Yichu’s expression shifted slightly.
“Please don’t misunderstand, I’m not trying to pry into your privacy. It’s just hard to let go of a talent like you.”
Ning Yichu sighed, “It’s a factor, I suppose. But honestly, there are more excellent talents in jade sculpting within the country. Your company will surely find soone more suitable.”
“If you really must leave, I won’t force you to stay. However, before you do, there’s the matter of the breach of contract fee and the cost of renting the helicopter,” Mo Baiyou said lightly, leaning back in his chair.
Ning Yichu recalled the penalty fee stated in the contract was six months’ salary.
And the cost of renting a helicopter—that would certainly be astronomical…
“I keep business and personal matters separate. I only helped you because you were an employee of my company. If you had no association with , why would I let you take advantage, Lady Ning? I hope you can understand my position.”
Ning Yichu quite agreed with his professional attitude, but felt the pinch of financial strain, “Could you give a bill? Could I pay in installnts?”
Mo Baiyou’s smile slightly faded, “How about this. You still have two months before going back to Europe, right? Co work for my company for those two months, and we’ll waive the penalty fee and the cost of the helicopter rental.”
Ning Yichu blurted out, “Why do you insist on working here?”
“I really like your style of jade carving, and the interviewers all gave you an S.”
Mo Baiyou took out an interview docunt, and indeed several interviewers had given her an S.
“But that’s not the most important thing,” Mo Baiyou said, pointing at the divorce section on her resu, his eyes narrowing, “You’re divorced, and that’s what I value the most.”
Ning Yichu was dumbfounded. What kind of person was this—wanting to hire soone because they were divorced?
“I transferred here from the head office in Imperial City because I wanted to get away from so inextricable troubles back there. A woman who is divorced and has children knows all about boundaries, and for the sake of her children, she will work the hardest.”
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