Chapter 2, Chapter 197...

Chapter 197

Wen Shi is not someone who cannot endure hardship; as long as the reward is great enough, he is full of energy.

I used to study hard so that one day I could escape the life of a farmer's son, live a good life, and benefit my descendants so that they would have no worries about food and clothing.

The current era is good. Goods are plentiful, there is no war, life is stable, and everyone is equal. So he only needs to work hard and earn more and more, and his life will definitely get better and better.

After several days of interviews, the results were in. Without much hesitation, Wen went to the company that offered the highest salary.

He came to the capital from Yangcheng. His salary used to be 4,500 yuan, but now it has increased to 15,000 yuan, which is almost three times higher. Overtime pay is doubled, which is calculated separately.

When renting an apartment, Wen Shi spent 2,700 yuan to find a place that was neither too far nor too close to the company, taking into account commuting. Including utilities, it would definitely cost 3,000 yuan a month.

Including the deposit, which was paid one month in advance, he had basically spent all the money he originally had.

He only had a few hundred yuan left, but the company provided three free meals a day, so he didn't have to spend money on food. For Wen Shi, it was just a transportation cost.

It's definitely enough for a new employee.

And so, he began to settle down in the capital, spending his days navigating the bustling streets, working hard to earn money, and hoping to see her soon.

The wife's past actions were entirely in line with the thinking of women in this era.

You know, women in ancient times were very afraid of divorce, but she was able to talk about these things with him face to face before. When she was busy at the company during the day, she would often dream about the little things they had done together when she lay in bed at night.

"Chen Yuxuan, it's almost May Day, where are we going to go? Don't tell me you're going back to your hometown, I don't believe you."

That noon, Wen Shi was heading to the men's restroom in the office building. Before he even reached the entrance, a woman walked towards him, emitting a strong scent of perfume. The woman was holding a cell phone and speaking quite loudly.

He knew that in this era, women no longer needed to rely on others to live, and those old rules and dogmas were now considered feudal dregs.

Chen Yuxuan, Wen Shi didn't pay attention to this name, and walked towards the restroom as usual.

Suddenly, his body trembled.

The name reappeared in his mind, and his thoughts suddenly returned to the old house in the capital.

It seems that Yingxiang wrote these three characters in her study back then.

Wen Shi immediately turned around, but by the time he reacted, the woman who had just been walking towards him had already disappeared.

This office building houses more than twenty companies, with countless female employees.

There are probably many people with the same name, but he always wanted to find out more, just in case it was her.

Wen Shi felt a little excited, but it was working hours, so he went to the restroom first, and then strode towards his workstation.

"There's not much to do during a crowded holiday, so I'll just stay home and rest."

"Let's go shopping."

"There are many people."

While reviewing her manuscript, Chen Yuxuan also replied to messages from her friends, taking a break occasionally to relax.

"That's the kind of excitement I want. I don't care, you have to play with me."

"You can arrange it as you see fit."

"No, let's go to the temple to burn incense and pray to the Bodhisattva to bless us with great wealth soon."

"It's not that it's impossible, I just don't want to stay at home anymore."

Chen Yuxuan smiled as she read her friend Sisi's message.

She figured there were only a few days left, so she wasn't going back to her hometown.

After getting off work that day, she returned home and saw a call from her father. Without much hesitation, she answered the phone.

"Yu Xuan, are you coming back for May Day?"

"No, I can't get a ticket."

"You didn't come back for the Chinese New Year either."

On the other end, Chen's father sounded like he was missing someone, but Chen Yuxuan wasn't stupid; her stepmother had given birth to two sons for her biological father.

His father has always favored boys over girls since he was a child.

"If it doesn't work out, come back to work."

"Dad misses you too."

"Dad, I'm still young, and besides, the salary is higher here."

"Then take good care of yourself, pay attention to your health, don't overwork yourself, and if you can't take it, come home. Dad will have someone find you a job."

Chen Yuxuan hummed in agreement. After hanging up the phone, she felt like the sun had risen in the west. Her father had actually taken the initiative to call her home. You know, she had always felt superfluous at home.

Her stepmother wasn't a bad person, but she was definitely not a good one either.

She used to be very resistant to her, and her father knew that, but he acted as if he didn't see her when he saw her. Why has he changed now?

There's definitely something going on here.

Chen Yuxuan then contacted one of her cousins.

In some ways, the two were in the same boat, both having stepmothers and a decent relationship; the cousin worked in the south.

"My uncle is probably doing this because he saw my dad's current situation and remembered that he has a daughter outside. He wants to contact her first. My dad is sick, but it's not a serious illness. My stepmother doesn't want to take care of him, so she went to her eldest son's house under the pretext of looking after the child. The younger one they had took care of my dad in the hospital for a few days. She doesn't know anything. Now my dad is relying on me. He has called me several times."

“I won’t take leave to go back. Work is important. I transferred 1,000 yuan to him. Let him do what he wants.”

"I see."

Chen Yuxuan understood. In the past, these people thought that they could rely on their daughters for old age care, but now that they see that their sons are not so useful and their future spouses may not be willing to take care of them, they have started to think of their own daughters.

That's really interesting.

She couldn't possibly forget the previous mistreatment and disregard just because of a few words. If she hadn't been so determined, she wouldn't have had such a good life.

Many things are in the past, and she doesn't want to bring up old grievances, but that doesn't mean she's forgotten them.

"Sis, you're busy."

"good."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Yuxuan lay on the bed and continued looking at her phone.

The May Day holiday was fast approaching, and the weather was hot. Early that morning, Yu Sisi came over and pulled her out.

Both women were wearing white short skirts and gold sandals, their hair was styled with hair clips, they wore light makeup, and they were holding parasols.

"Are you really going to the temple?"

"Go, let's go eat at the nearby mall after we're done."

"I've already made an appointment through their official WeChat account, so I won't have to wait long."

Holidays are always crowded, but if you're mentally prepared, it won't be too uncomfortable. Fortunately, the subway is fast enough, and they're already used to the subway's morning and evening rush hours, and there's no traffic jam.

Needless to say, the temple is filled with people coming and going, mostly staff members maintaining order, and many of them are young people.

"Everyone has figured out how to live life now."

"The world is full of wonders. I used to think those things were absurd, but I never thought they would actually happen."

"What are you saying?"

"It's nothing, let's go quickly. Let's offer incense facing the main hall and be more devout."

"Okay, with Sister Xuan."

Yu Sisi is known for her loud voice. She tries to control it a little at the company, but she doesn't really hide it when she's out in public.

Wen Shi was also in the temple when he heard the name Yu Xuan. He instinctively started looking around.

He didn't regret coming to the capital. In fact, he was somewhat relieved because he felt he had found a clue and might be able to find the person soon.

He finally had a short holiday, but instead of resting at home, he went out to try his luck.

This temple is the largest in the capital. He had heard about it before he came; it used to be a royal temple.

"Don't call me that, we're outside."

"Good sister, don't dislike your older sister."

"He's outside."

The two chatted and laughed, and after finishing their prayers, they prepared to leave. Wen Shi was in the crowd, listening to the noise around him, and couldn't determine their exact location.

In the end, for some reason, he died.

His thoughts were complicated, but he still didn't want to give up. Perhaps, fate had already provided guidance.

After the long holiday, Wen Shi was called into the supervisor's office and found that the young man was hardworking and capable. The supervisor had a good impression of him.

Wen Shi had been a superior and a subordinate; in his previous life, he had climbed the ranks step by step.

"Xiao Wen, come out with me later to discuss some business. You can introduce our newly developed program to the other company. Their company is also in this office building, not far away."

"good."

Before setting off, Wen Shi drank some tea, as it was unbearably hot outside and he didn't want to suffer from heatstroke.

"Our procedure..."

Just as Wen Shi was giving his presentation, a young woman in the company below looked familiar to him, especially the scent of her perfume.

He hadn't forgotten the scent from that day. He hadn't seen the person's face clearly, but the perfume was unmistakably real.

"Young man, your explanation is quite good. That accent sounds familiar?"

"A native of Yangcheng."

Wen Shi's superior immediately spoke up.

Upon hearing this, Yu Sisi glanced at Wen Shi again. Wen Shi was quite handsome and looked very young.

"Sisi, what do you think of this program? Will it be popular in the market after it's released?"

"meeting."

Yu Sisi was very certain about this.

When her boss asked her quietly, she gave an affirmative answer.

This kind of program is simple and easy to use, so there's no worry about selling it. As long as it can be promoted, you can make a profit.

Taking the opportunity, Wen Shi also got a good look at Yu Sisi's name tag.

"Then let's have a talk with them."

The follow-up work had little to do with Wen Shi; he was just responsible for writing and maintaining the code. In the company, everyone had their own job.

"good."

Let's add each other on WeChat.

While the supervisor was talking to someone from the other company, Wen Shi immediately opened the QR code on his phone. Yu Sisi was stunned. Could it be that this person had taken a liking to her?

She didn't refuse.

"I'm also from Yangcheng. Maybe we even went to the same school before."

The last sentence is pure fabrication, but it's never a bad thing to get to know some fellow villagers when you're traveling.

Yu Sisi happily added him on WeChat.

After Wen Shi took the phone and saw the new friend, his mood brightened considerably.

After getting off work, Wen immediately turned on his phone. The company has surveillance cameras, and during work hours, unless you're in the restroom, you can't look at your phone.

He opened Yu Sisi's WeChat Moments and scrolled through the posts one by one.

Sure enough, I soon saw the photos from that day at the temple.

Besides, there was a girl next to him whose features were completely unfamiliar upon closer inspection, and she didn't look familiar at all.

Wen Shi picked up her phone and slowly walked towards the elevator.

"Your salary'll be in your account soon, Xiao Wen. How about I take you out for drinks and meat?"

"No, I have something to do at home. I'll treat you another day."

"Oh well."

This job pays well and provides three free meals a day, which saves him money on food expenses.

Wen Shi's salary has increased a lot, but his expenses haven't increased. The company provides free meals, so he doesn't have to spend money on food. Right now, he only has rent and commuting expenses, and his monthly expenses are less than four thousand.

I can save the rest of my salary.

On his way home, because Miss Sisi's WeChat Moments had no restrictions, he scrolled through them from beginning to end.

This girl loves to share her life, from small things like a cup of coffee bought on the street to big things like travel photos and pictures of meals.

There were still some gains.

"Little sister Chen Yuxuan is not as pretty as her older sister."

This post on her WeChat Moments is from three years ago; no, it completely corresponds to the one she posted a few days ago.

After hearing the photos, I felt a mix of emotions and my breathing became a little rapid.

The subway was crowded. He leaned against the side, holding his phone.

Should they meet in person to confirm? But what excuse could he come up with to get them both out together?

Over there, after getting off work, Yu Sisi picked up her phone and started sending messages to her friends.

"Hey sis, I ran into a guy from my hometown at work today. He's pretty good-looking, though he's not exactly my type."

"How about I introduce you to someone? You can give it a try. The pay in their line of work isn't too low."

Upon receiving the message, Chen Yuxuan was taken aback and immediately typed a reply.

"Thank you for your kind offer, but I don't need it for now. I'm not interested in dating."

"Wait while I scroll through my WeChat Moments and send you a photo. The name is quite nice. The surname is Wen, and the given name is Wen Shi. I think this is the first time I've met someone with this surname in all these years."

The message Yu Sisi sent was a voice message.

After she posted it, she immediately went to Wen Shi's WeChat Moments to look for it, but there was nothing there.

"This kid is just like you, he doesn't like posting on social media, he has nothing."

Over there, Chen Yuxuan had just arrived home and was having dinner when she heard that familiar name after finishing her friend's voice message. Her body trembled involuntarily.

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