Gossips involving family affairs, tears streaming down the face of the elderly man who recognized his daughter

Gossips involving family affairs, tears streaming down the face of the elderly man who recognized his daughter

Xue Jiuyue knew Qian Jianjun's unwavering commitment; if he said something, he would definitely keep it. So she quickly stopped him, "That's unnecessary, Mr. Qian. This is most likely a misunderstanding. My old classmate always likes to be a smart-ass. Don't let my words today affect the company's major events. After all, you're hiring Rong Xu, not his wife. But I'm curious, Mr. Qian must really admire Rong Xu, so why haven't you appointed him yet? I don't believe you've forgotten."

"Since that's the case, I'll tell you the truth. I really admire Rong Xu, but our company's CFO is treated like a vice president of the group, a position of great power and influence. Furthermore, finance is a core position, so I need him to have not only exceptional abilities, but also good character and absolute loyalty."

"So you deliberately put pressure on him to see his character?"

"Yes. Examples of kindness turning into resentment abound. No matter how good you are to someone, if they don't get what they want just once, they'll turn against you. So, giving them a certain amount of setbacks can help you better understand loyalty and character. It also reminds him that everything he has in the future is the result of his own hard work and my support. This is similar to the 'Plan B' you told me about. Doing many things upfront will allow you to have a long-term future together."

Qian Jianjun spoke very carefully, and Xue Jiuyue also expressed admiration. "It's true that no one can succeed easily. Mr. Qian, just pretend that I didn't mention it today. Can we just chat?"

"Don't worry, Xiaoyue, I know what to do."

Xue Jiuyue didn't even savor the various touching moments Qian Jianjun brought her, but kept them deep in her heart. Now, with both cooking and sewing to do every day, her schedule is packed, and her progress is obvious.

The clothes I made for Liu Che weren't satisfied with the usual designs, so I had new ideas and weren't perfect yet. The shirts for Dad and Mr. Qiu were all ready, just waiting for the right moment.

A new day came, and when the daily express delivery contained a small box with an unfamiliar address, Xue Jiuyue knew that the east wind was going to green the south bank of the river.

The venting room turned into a temporary fitting room, and Mr. Qiu walked out wearing a shirt sewn by Xue Jiuyue himself.

A tailored white dress shirt features a formal, British-style Windsor collar and French cuffs. While the stitching is a bit messy in places, the overall look remains stylish.

Mr. Qiu was so excited that his whole body was shaking, and he kept muttering, "Okay, okay..."

There was no mirror in the store. Mr. Qiu was anxious but couldn't say anything, so he just looked around.

Xue Jiuyue said sympathetically: "Uncle, let's go outside and take a picture with our mobile phones to show you!"

"well……"

Looking at his own photo on the phone, Mr. Qiu was speechless and just nodded vigorously.

At this time, Xue Jiuyue showed the pair of cufflinks that she had been holding in her hand, "Uncle Qiu, these were specially customized for me."

Elder Qiu took the cufflinks and examined them carefully. They had stainless steel bases and faces carved from Hetian jade. Both featured the "crescent moon" pattern from Xue Jiuyue's necklace, embellished with cloud and dragon patterns, each carved using the Yin-Yang technique to create a pair.

Old Qiu was stunned until Xue Jiuyue asked softly, "Uncle Qiu, can I help you put it on?"

Old Qiu nodded heavily and raised his hands blankly to make it easier for Xue Jiuyue to help her put on the cuffs.

French cufflinks have several layers of fabric, and especially on a new shirt, it's not easy to align the sleeves and then thread the cufflinks through the tiny buttonholes.

As he watched Xue Jiuyue patiently pin his cufflinks, Mr. Qiu became increasingly moved, tears streaming down his face. He pulled back his cufflink-studded right arm and was about to wipe his tears with his sleeve, but quickly moved away, fearing he would stain his cherished shirt. It was only Mrs. Qiu who handed him a tissue that saved his life.

Old Qiu suppressed his emotions and looked at Xue Jiuyue, but he was still a little incoherent. "I'm so happy and excited. Xiaoyue, that's great. Thank you so much."

"You are so kind, Uncle Qiu. If you like, I will continue to do it for you."

"Okay, okay... Oh, no, no, it's too tiring and too troublesome..."

The always wise Mr. Qiu was so excited that he lost his composure, which touched Xue Jiuyue. "It's okay, it's not a big deal. As long as you like it."

Elder Qiu wiped his tearful eyes again and stared at Xue Jiuyue closely, "Xiaoyue, can I have a favor?"

"Just give me your orders."

"Can I adopt you as my goddaughter?" It seemed as if these words had exhausted all of Old Qiu's strength. Tears could not be stopped and Old Qiu spoke incoherently again. "Of course, please don't force yourself. I'm just too excited. I understand if you don't want to. I'm just so happy, so happy..."

Xue Jiuyue was flattered when she heard this.

It's no secret in Xialin's business circles that Mr. Qiu favors his daughter. Countless young women have sought to become his disciples, but he's consistently rejected them. Cheng Qing had mentioned this to her before. Qian Jianjun had also mentioned to Xue Jiuyue during a casual chat that if Mr. Qiu were willing to adopt a daughter, he'd bet it would be Xue Jiuyue. Xue Jiuyue hadn't taken it seriously before, but she hadn't expected Mr. Qiu to bring it up himself.

Unlike others, driven by utilitarian motives, Xue Jiuyue was simply moved by Mr. Qiu's affection for her. His daily concern for her and his willingness to step up whenever she needed help left a lasting impression on Xue Jiuyue. Rather than being regular customers, Mr. and Mrs. Qiu were the shop's guardians, silently safeguarding its tranquility day in and day out.

Especially when the "Hook Nose" caused trouble, Qiu Lao's short stature made Xue Jiuyue feel the kind of fatherly love that could only be felt from a father. So when Xue Jiuyue recovered from the shock, he called out very simply: "Godfather!"

Then he looked at Mrs. Qiu, "Godmother!"

"Good, good, good daughter..."

"Yeah!" Mrs. Qiu also smiled happily and agreed with great satisfaction.

Mr. Qiu repeatedly called out to Xue Jiuyue and Qiu Nian, "Come, come, Xiaoyue, Qiu Nian, come here and take a family photo. Xiaoke, please..."

"Okay!"

When video chatting with her parents in the evening, Xue Jiuyue described the situation anxiously.

"I'm sorry, I agreed without asking for your consent."

"This is good news, Xiao Shi. There are more people in Xialin who love and take care of you. Your mother can sleep well too." Mr. Xue's chubby round face did not show any displeasure, but was very happy instead.

"Tsk...! Bad dad, aren't you afraid that I won't like you anymore?"

"You ungrateful little Shi, as long as you're happy, does it matter whether you like me or not? Besides, if more people love you, will you love me less? What kind of logic is that?"

"Humph, I don't love you anymore. I only love mom. Right, mom!"

Mother Xue was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling. "Haha, this is what a good little Shi should be. Mommy loves you well."

"Next time your mother forces you to get married, who will help you out?" Xue's father threatened.

"Well, in recognition of your past hard work, I'll continue to love you. Your gift will arrive in the next two days, and there's one for Mom too!"

Xue Jiuyue also custom-made a magnolia-shaped brooch carved from Hetian white jade for her mother. However, she was unable to find clothes in a short period of time, so she could only make two pairs of gloves for her mother: one pair of white lace gloves for summer and one pair of cotton gloves for winter.

"yeah!"

Mr. Xue’s joy was short-lived for a few seconds before he was squeezed out of the camera by Mrs. Xue, and the topic became caring and concern.

Matters related to Xue Jiuyue were top priority for Qian Jianjun, and Rong Xu's appointment was quickly processed.

"Rong Xu, everyone has always witnessed your outstanding abilities and hard work. The reason we haven't recognized you is mainly because Xiao Fang, while slightly less experienced than you, is an Ivy League graduate with a broader perspective, which will be a significant aid to the company's overseas expansion. So, in your future work, you must learn from him, draw on his strengths to overcome your weaknesses, and work together to build an excellent financial team for the company. According to company regulations, your probation period is three months, so you must make the most of it!"

Rong Xu's initial joy at receiving the appointment was somewhat overshadowed by Qian Jianjun's response. He firmly stated, "Please rest assured, Mr. Qian, I will redouble my efforts and will never let you down!"

"Okay, I hope you can do it!" Qian Jianjun smiled playfully, "That way you can be worthy of your wife's efforts!"

"My wife?" Rong Xu was quite surprised.

"Yes, your wife asked someone to ask my friend to help you get a promotion."

Rong Xu's heart was suddenly in turmoil. He didn't know how to explain it and could only whisper, "Boss Qian, I, I..."

"You're saying you didn't know anything about it? It was all your wife's decision."

"I, I, Mr. Qian..." Rong Xu was even more embarrassed.

"Rongxu, don't be nervous. It's normal to discuss work frustrations with your wife. I wouldn't be so unkind. Even if you or your wife wants to find someone to smooth things over and put in a few nice words, I won't be so dignified with you now that there's no one around. I understand that. And let me be frank: your wife's old classmate played a significant role in your success this time."

After hearing Qian Jianjun's words, Rong Xu felt ashamed. "I'm sorry, Mr. Qian, I was wrong. How about you just hire Xiao Fang?"

"Rong Xu, you've done your best to recommend me by having the courage to say this. You'll soon be the head of finance for the entire company and the head of a department. Business skills alone aren't enough; you also need outstanding leadership skills. The same goes for managing a household! You can't just accept whatever your wife says. Especially when things go wrong, do you think you can just spread rumors? I often tell you at the company to put yourself in other people's shoes. Put yourself in their shoes! You can't assume that whatever suits you is right, and that anything that doesn't is a heinous crime, justifies any malicious slander?!"

At this point, even though Qian Jianjun lowered his voice, Rong Xu could still sense his anger. Rong Xu was about to explain, but Qian Jianjun waved his hand to stop him. "During your probation period, I'll give you a task: have your wife completely eliminate the negative influence she's created. Of course, I have no right to interfere in your family affairs, but as I said, this is a test of your leadership abilities."