…
So much so that even after five years, Shen Bing could still recognize her!
Shen Bing couldn’t sit still any longer and immediately went to call Lu Yanzhou.
The phone rang several times before it was answered.
Shen Bing: “Old Lu, guess who I saw?”
Before the other side could speak, Shen Bing continued on his own: “I saw your wife! The one who abandoned you five years ago and ran off with a city man!”
There was silence on the other end.
Shen Bing said: “I never would have thought she’d be here. I wondered where she had run off to. And now you’ve been transferred here—maybe you’ll run into her someday.”
Lu Yanzhou’s tone was indifferent: “So?”
“What? Aren’t you surprised?” Shen Bing was taken aback by his cold tone, then seemed to realize something and widened his eyes: “Wait, don’t tell me you already knew she was here. Did you specifically request a transfer because of her? You sly old man!”
“You’re overthinking it.”
“Hah, I know you too well. You’ve been secretly looking for her for a long time, haven’t you?” Shen Bing called him out.
Sensing the other side was about to hang up, he hurriedly added: “Wait, I saw her at the police station. Her eyes were all red, like she’d been bullied. My colleague helped her get home. I don’t know what happened.”
The man on the other end tightened his grip on the phone.
Bullied? With Lin Miaomiao’s temper, who could possibly bully her?
The more Shen Bing thought about it, the more plausible it seemed: “No way. When Wang Defa gets back, I’m definitely asking him what happened.”
“Don’t worry, I’ll let you know as soon as I find out.”
…
“Miaomiao, why are your eyes so swollen? Did you not sleep at all last night?”
When Lin Miaomiao arrived at her workstation, Yu Meijing saw her and let out a shriek.
Lin Miaomiao rubbed her eyes and said, “It’s nothing.”
She had been delayed the entire afternoon yesterday, so she had no choice but to stay up late studying. Combined with crying, she could barely open her eyes when she woke up in the morning.
Time was tight now; she couldn’t afford to waste any.
The assessment was scheduled for next Monday, and it was already Wednesday.
There was no time for her to rest.
“I have some hot water here. You can use it for a warm compress.”
Lin Miaomiao took it. “Thank you.”
Yu Meijing looked worried. “You’re not in good health. Don’t push yourself too hard.”
“I’m fine.”
Lin Miaomiao shook her head.
She considered herself somewhat lucky. Because Yu Meijing had wanted to help her out before, she had taught her a few things. As a result, although the material in the books was difficult and obscure, it wasn’t completely beyond her grasp.
However, Lin Miaomiao didn’t think that last-minute cramming would allow her to surpass those with professional training. So, during this time, she was also considering other options.
If possible, even if it meant a lower salary, she wanted to stay away from Lu Yanzhou.
A qualified ex-wife shouldn’t appear in front of him.
A qualified ex-husband shouldn’t either, but there was no helping it—she was his employee, not his boss.
If all else failed, if she couldn’t handle it, couldn’t she at least avoid him?
“By the way, Meijing, do you know of any places nearby where I could rent a room?”
“You want to rent?” Yu Meijing was surprised, but then added, “Moving out is a good idea. If you give your brother and his family five yuan a month, you could afford a decent place, right?”
“There’s no need to squeeze into their home. I always thought your sister-in-law wasn’t easy to get along with.”
Lin Miaomiao thought to herself, you’re right about that. She said, “Moving out would be more convenient, but I’m a bit short on funds right now, so I’d prefer something as cheap as possible.”
“Alright, I’ll ask around for you and find a good spot,” she said happily. “Maybe we can even work together.”
Lin Miaomiao replied, “Thank you for the trouble. Once things settle down, I’ll treat you to a meal.”
“No need to be so polite.”
…
At the same time, Lu Yanzhou also received a call.
Shen Jingbing’s shrill voice rang out: “Old Lu, something big has happened! Did you know your wife was harassed by some creep?”
“The guy is still detained at the police station. They said since he didn’t actually touch her, he’s only being held for seven days and fined.”
“The man seems to be her sister-in-law’s younger brother, and he was actually living with her… If he gets out and seeks revenge, wouldn’t that be dangerous?”
“Honestly, I don’t know what her husband is doing, letting her be bullied like this…” Before he could finish his sentence, the call was cut off.
Lin Miaomiao had just finished reading when she was notified of a meeting, requiring all employees to gather downstairs.
The factory director used to hold weekly meetings, so it wasn’t anything unusual.
Especially the newly appointed director, who was bound to drone on for half the day.
It was utterly annoying.
Lin Miaomiao hadn’t slept a wink the night before and had a splitting headache.
She could only hope Lu Yanzhou would keep it brief and not drag it out too long.
She staggered downstairs, where the open space was already filling up with employees. People from each department stood together, with their leaders at the front. As an accountant, Lin Miaomiao’s position was also near the front.
The August heat was sweltering, and she began sweating almost as soon as she took her place.
Fortunately, the man finally arrived. Due to the heat, he had removed his suit jacket, revealing a light gray shirt underneath, paired with black suit trousers and black leather shoes.
He wasn’t wearing glasses, his eyes were narrow and deep-set, and there was a mole on the bridge of his straight nose, giving him an air of restrained sensuality.
When he appeared, Lin Miaomiao clearly heard the collective “wow” from the female employees.
As he stepped onto the stage, he rolled up his sleeves, holding notes in his hand. His demeanor was composed, his expression stern, and many of the women couldn’t help but steal glances at him.
He looked up, his voice deep and concise: “I’ll explain the current situation and new rules in the factory. Pay close attention.”
Everyone exchanged glances.
Then they looked up at him again as he spoke solemnly: “First, regarding improvements to internal regulations…”
The weather was scorching, but he didn’t have a single drop of sweat on him, while everyone else was visibly agitated.
The sunlight shone on him, making him seem almost divine.
Lin Miaomiao had seen him lecturing on a podium before, more than once. Back then, because of his education, he had been assigned to teach at an elementary school, and she had secretly gone to watch him.
He caught her: “Want to learn?”
She shook her head: “No.”
“Then what are you looking at?”
“You…”