Su Jingsheng narrowed her eyes at the man.
For some reason, she wanted to regain some dignity, yet after making him something delicious, he still teased her.
Besides, did he even know what a young lady was like? In her memory, hardly any of them knew how to cook, let alone make food as delicious as hers.
Forget it. He would not understand even if she explained.
The two of them ate together in perfect unspoken understanding, creating an indescribably warm scene.
After they finished eating, Su Jingsheng cleaned up the dishes. Then, thinking of something, she took all the cash from her wallet. There were two thousand dollars—enough to get this man through for a while.
“Even though you don’t say anything, I still want to tell you that if you run out of money, you can tell me. Whatever I can give, I’ll definitely give you. After all, I’m still counting on you to take good care of Xiaobao.”
It was not much money, but it was all she had on her. This man probably would not refuse, right?
A dark line flashed across Lu Qingyu’s forehead.
Two thousand dollars?
Any random item on him was worth at least six figures.
He raised an eyebrow and looked over. Su Jingsheng had already forcibly stuffed the money into his coat on the coffee table and earnestly reminded him, “If you feel embarrassed, just consider it money I’m giving Xiaobao.”
Lu Qingyu reached out, wanting to return the two thousand dollars. This was not even enough to buy a tin of infant formula for Xiaobao.
Seeing that Lu Qingyu wanted to refuse, Su Jingsheng hurriedly pulled the coat into her arms.
Although the two of them had no relationship, anything involving Xiaobao was no time for politeness.
With a sharp clatter,
something fell from the coat. Su Jingsheng picked it up curiously. It was a set of Porsche car keys.
“You drive a Porsche?”
she exclaimed.
“A model.” Lu Qingyu took it from Su Jingsheng’s hand and put it directly into his pocket.
“All right.”
Su Jingsheng did not think much of it. Everything on this man that looked luxurious and expensive was apparently a counterfeit. He had quite a strong sense of pride.
Since it concerned the man’s dignity, she did not ask any further.
The mobile phone beside them rang again, reminding the man that his meeting was about to begin.
Lu Qingyu stood up, picked up his coat, and put it on. “I have something to do. I’ll leave first.”
Su Jingsheng nodded.
Once the man left, Su Jingsheng felt somewhat dazed. If the warmth of his presence were not still lingering on the sofa, she would have thought she had merely dreamed it all.
Accustomed to being alone, she had actually begun to crave the tenderness of being together with someone.
Su Jingsheng, have you gone stupid? You still have so many things to do, and you still have Xiaobao. How can you let your thoughts run wild?
Su Jingsheng shook her head, completely stifling the thoughts that had just arisen in their cradle.
It was already deep into the night when she entered the bedroom. It looked just as it did in her memory. The last time she had come here was when her mother was still alive.
Her mother had lain down on this bed with her.
She had been young then, knowing only how to laugh and play. She had never noticed that every time her mother smiled, it was accompanied by profound sorrow.
Sometimes, she was instead almost glad that her mother was gone.
That way, she would not have to suffer. It was better this way.
She simply did not know when the suffering she had endured would end. Otherwise, she feared she would not be able to hold on for much longer either.
More than twenty years of life—abandoned by her biological father, framed by her younger sister’s boyfriend, and left with a child who had not come into existence for love. Thinking of such a life, Su Jingsheng felt as though another mountain had been placed on her shoulders.
She was tired.
She wanted to rest.
She lifted the white cloth covering the bed. It was not too dirty, so she lay down and rested.
Whatever turmoil existed outside, all of it could stay far away from her now!
In the car.
Lu Qingyu drove with one hand, while his other hand gently brushed the corner of his lips. His eyes were deep, and besides the scenery ahead, wisps of drifting warmth also filled his vision.
The next day.
Su Jingsheng arrived at the company. She had barely sat down when her female secretary knocked on the door. “Manager Jingsheng, the chairman is looking for you.”
Why was he looking for her at a time like this?
Although she was displeased, Su Jingsheng still picked up her phone and entered the elevator. For some inexplicable reason, a trace of unease arose in her heart. She feared that this trip upstairs would not bring anything good.
But no matter what happened, she would never leave.
The empire built by her maternal grandfather and mother would never be handed over to that family of three.
Su Jingsheng frowned and tightly gripped her phone as she arrived outside the chairman’s office. She knocked casually a few times before walking in.
“What is it?” Su Jingsheng asked flatly.
From those words, Old Master Su could not hear even the slightest bit of respect toward him, making him increasingly displeased.
He threw a document in front of Su Jingsheng.
Su Jingsheng’s body stiffened. In the end, she unclenched her fist, bent down to pick up the document, and opened it. It contained information about a game company under Su Corporation.
She casually flipped through several pages, and the worry on her face grew heavier.
This game company had still been profitable a few years ago, but as the gaming industry developed rapidly, its advantages grew weaker and weaker. In the end, they disappeared altogether, and the company could not even survive by taking on outsourced work.
Employees had left or dispersed until only a few remained. At present, it could be said to survive entirely on aid from Su Corporation’s other industries.
Once that aid was lost, it could declare bankruptcy immediately.
What did her father mean by this?
Old Master Su did not even bother to look her in the eye. “This was the company your mother valued most during her lifetime. Now it is on the verge of bankruptcy. I think that, as its daughter, you have an obligation to bring back from the brink of collapse this company. I have already notified the personnel department and transferred you to the game company as general manager. I’m giving you three months. If you cannot revive the company, then you will have betrayed your mother’s trust, and you will no longer be qualified to remain in Su Corporation.”
Only after finishing did Old Master Su’s expression ease slightly.
In any case, all the nonsense at the beginning had merely been buildup. That final sentence was the important part.
How could Su Jingsheng fail to understand her own father’s intentions? “If you want to drive me out of the company, just say so. Don’t drag my mother into it.”
This man was unworthy!
“I am your father, so watch your words. Besides, I have given you an opportunity. If you cannot complete even one task, I do not know what use the company has for you. Human Resources will notify every department immediately. Starting tomorrow, you will take up your post there. All right, get out. I have other matters to handle.”
Su Dahai delivered every word with utmost force.
Su Jingsheng could not even find the words to refuse. A scalding hot potato had simply landed in her hands.
When Su Jingsheng raised her head, Old Master Su was pretending to handle official business.
After thinking it over, she could only accept this seemingly impossible task.
The game company had been losing money for more than three years and had long since been hollowed out. Even with a massive injection of capital, it was impossible for it to recover in three months.
However, if she did not accept this task, even more difficult tasks would be placed before her later.
Rather than that, she might as well accept this one. As long as she thought it through, there should still be a way.
“All right.” Su Jingsheng gritted her teeth and agreed.
As she left, she glanced back at Old Master Su. A smile touched the corners of his lips, as though he was rejoicing at having driven his eldest daughter out of the company.
I’m sorry, father, but this time, I’m afraid I’ll have to disappoint you again.
Su Jingsheng left with an arrogant stride. Once she returned to the office, she immediately contacted the game company, only to find that no one even answered the phone.
She immediately developed a headache.