Lin Langsheng, anxious and uneasy, decided to follow Yu Ling’s advice and sat down to eat.
Ti passed. Ten minutes grew longer, and no call had co.
Half an hour later, the phone was still silent.
Gradually, he forgot about the issues at work and began to imrse himself in the al.
Yu Ling took the opportunity to ask about the house, turning to Lin Yue, "Have you looked at the house?"
Lin Yue nodded, "Yes, Gu Feng has already made the booking, but... it seems too expensive?"
Her mother-in-law Liu Yan said with a smile, "As long as you like it, that’s all that matters. If it’s expensive, then it’s expensive, no problem."
Lin Yue nudged her mother gently with her arm, "He bought a place in Tangchen!"
"..." Liu Yan’s eyelid twitched, not wanting to lose face in front of the relatives, she said, "If I’m not mistaken, the smallest apartnt in Tangchen is over 400 square ters, costing just over 100 million. The 100 million I previously set aside for Feng, you don’t need to give that back to . If you like Tangchen, just buy it; if the extra money isn’t enough, I’ll add a bit more, no problem."
Lin Yue coughed lightly, "The apartnt Gu Feng chose is the biggest model, the one for 390 million. But he’s already bought it."
Pfft.
Liu Yan choked on her drink.
Gu Feng said to her, "Mom, that money is in my company’s account. Whenever you need money, just let know, and I’ll give it to you."
"It’s all right, let’s just leave it there. If you need it, just use it. I still have money. When you get older, you don’t really spend much," Liu Yan quickly added.
At that mont, Yu Ling glanced at her watch and said, "It’s about ti for to head to the airport."
A bunch of people hastily got up to see her off.
Yu Ling bead, expressing her enjoynt of the al and her satisfaction with the Lin family relatives.
"You two don’t need to co along. It’ll be enough for my mother-in-law to take to the airport. You go ahead with what you need to do," Yu Ling suggested in the parking lot, implying to the others that they need not go through any trouble.
She even glared at Gu Feng, "Take Little Yue to see your uncle later, understand?"
Gu Feng nodded.
Yu Ling turned to Lin Yue, instantly smiling warmly as she gently took her fair hand, "Once you’re done with your errands, join Feng on a trip to Beijing and et the elders."
"Sure," Lin Yue obediently nodded, "Understood, Mom."
Yu Ling glanced at her son before continuing to Lin Yue, "If Feng ever bullies you, call , and I’ll set him straight!"
Feeling pampered, Lin Yue replied happily, "Okay."
Yu Ling whispered with a glowing smile, "I’m looking forward to so good news from you two."
Lin Yue’s cheeks instantly flushed crimson.
The mother-in-law was hinting at having children.
After saying her piece, Yu Ling, no longer wanting to tease her daughter-in-law, got into Liu Yan’s car with a laugh, and the two won headed to the airport.
Lin Langsheng and his wife waved goodbye, only rushing off to work once the car had disappeared into the distance.
As soon as he arrived at work, turned off the engine, and grabbed his briefcase, Lin Langsheng saw Cai Qi’s secretary, Secretary Zhao, hustle over and say, "Director Lin, the leaders have called for a eting. Please head to the conference room."
Lin Langsheng’s face fell.
This was it!
Big Housekeeper Cai Qi must be angry.
He guessed this eting was to conduct a critique specifically targeting him.
Given the intense competition among all major jurisdictions for attracting business, his few hours away for lunch might not make a difference, but this attitude could spur Yang Rong, the second housekeeper, to take the opportunity to denounce him for a minor issue.
No wonder they hadn’t called him back; it seed like the office had already given up on him.
Lin Langsheng nervously took his seat in the conference room.
Soon after, Yang Rong walked in.
Lin Langsheng flashed a smile, "Second Housekeeper, listen to my explanation..."
Yang Rong cut him off, "You don’t need to explain to . I understand your mindset very well. I have already suggested to Big Housekeeper Cai that since the work doesn’t suit you, you should be reassigned to sothing else."
Lin Langsheng’s face turned pale.
He was already being stripped of his duties; was this a move to sideline him completely?
Seeing Yang Rong’s sour face, Lin Langsheng knew his words would be futile.
Colleagues from other departnts began to enter one by one, taking their seats, and Lin Langsheng could only return their greetings with a wry smile.
It seed his career was indeed over.
He was already in his fifties; if he couldn’t progress any further, the next position was likely a lateral move to Qingshui Yan, waiting for retirent.
When Cai Qi entered, everybody imdiately stood up, but he waved his hand to indicate that they should sit back down.
Secretary Zhao placed a cup of freshly steeped tea on Cai Qi’s desk and then left the conference room.
Lin Langsheng, feeling sowhat wronged, wished to speak up and explain to Big Housekeeper Cai.
Yet he wasn’t sure how to begin.
Instead, Cai Qi smiled and asked him, "How was the al?"
That was it!
Lin Langsheng’s heart skipped a beat, sensing that Big Housekeeper Cai was holding a grudge about the lunch incident.
He muster a wry smile, attempting to explain, but Cai Qi simply waved his hand, "Let’s start the eting first."
Uh-oh.
Lin Langsheng felt dood.
He braced himself for the scolding that was sure to co.
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