Because she didn't know how long she could maintain her true self.

Once she embarked on this dark and endless road, she had no idea when it would end!

even,

She doesn't know if she might slip up someday...

She hoped that this pure and innocent girl could remain pure forever.

Because she really didn't want to lose herself in such darkness, kicking her out, even if it meant keeping her at the company, would serve as a reminder not to become someone unrecognizable, someone she wouldn't even recognize herself...

After hearing her words, Qiu Yun paused for a moment before speaking slowly and firmly, "General Manager, I hope I can stay by your side."

Even if she encounters many more things like today, she doesn't care...

"?" Ji Yao tilted her head in confusion, clearly not expecting her to do such a thing, and smiled.

He comforted her, saying, "You should understand that this is just the beginning. We will have many more difficult battles to fight, right here beside me. It's not a smart decision."

Since there is a smooth main road to travel on, why choose such a rugged mountain path?

She had no choice, which is why we wanted to set her free so she wouldn't be tainted by the darkness of this world!

Qiu Yun knew Ji Yao meant well, so she smiled, but her gaze became even more determined. "General Manager, I know I may not be as calm and composed as you right now."

Even when facing disgusting people, he remained calm and composed, engaging in lively conversation that inspired awe.

But--

"But I want to try,"

Because she also wants to be someone people respect, she doesn't want to be looked down upon like that in the workplace someday.

If even someone as esteemed as the general manager can tolerate such infuriating remarks, then what right does she have to be so dramatic?

This is growth. She can no longer sit in the office like a hothouse flower. She wants to make those people look at her with new eyes and make them pay the price for humiliating the general manager and humiliating her!

Ji Yao curled her lips into a smile, seemingly meeting this girl who had just graduated and was only a year or two older than her for the first time.

She chuckled softly, feeling a warmth in her heart. This was the only warmth she had felt in all these days, and it came from a girl she had never met before, someone she had only worked with for less than ten years.

As she smiled, a few tears welled up in the corners of her eyes, but she quickly covered them up. "In that case, let's study together."

Qiu Yun nodded excitedly. She had been a little nervous, afraid that the general manager would find her a hindrance, as she had little experience and couldn't help her much.

To my surprise, she actually agreed!

"I am Ji Yao, nice to meet you."

Qiu Yun looked at Ji Yao's outstretched right hand with a bit of flattery, hesitated for a moment, then took a deep breath and reached out to grasp Ji Yao's fair and delicate hand. "Hello, I am Qiu Yun. Please give me your guidance, General Manager."

This feeling of exhilaration surged through her body; it had been a very long time since she had felt so excited and energetic about anything!

“Since you’ve chosen to walk alongside me, then…” Ji Yao smiled and solemnly instructed her, “Qiu Yun, from now on, don’t treat me like a woman. I’m your general manager. I’ll handle everything else, so you don’t need to worry too much.”

"But they've really gone too far. Do you really want to continue cooperating with them?" Qiu Yun wondered. The thought of those people being won over by the general manager and continuing to work with them meant they would inevitably have to deal with them again, but those people…

They're a bunch of scoundrels, refined scoundrels! This is like asking a tiger for its skin; she's worried they might have designs on the general manager…

Ji Yao patted her shoulder reassuringly. She knew Ji Yao meant well, but now she could no longer be the eldest sister.

Even though they had designs on her, she had no choice but to endure it.

Especially in the workplace, she has to disguise herself to be invulnerable and not let any words hurt her self-esteem.

Hearing her words, Qiu Yun sighed with a mix of heartache and helplessness, "I understand."

She understood the helplessness of being a general manager; sometimes, the higher the position, the more inhumane the feelings one had to endure.

"That's more like it. You're a promising young man." Ji Yao forced out the most genuine smile she had shown in recent days.

"Don't worry, if they really go too far, I certainly won't tolerate it any longer."

Qiu Yun suppressed her worries and nodded obediently.

As Ji Yao and Qiu Yun leisurely walked back to the outside of the private room, just as they were about to push open the door, they heard a lively conversation coming from inside.

"Do they really think our money grows on trees?"

"General Manager, they've gone too far."

Ji Yao placed her index finger on her lips to signal her to be quiet, and whispered, "Don't talk."

Qiu Yun suppressed her anger, but seeing Ji Yao's actions, she held back.

"Please give me your advice, hahaha, do you really think we're fools? You're even trying to use your beauty on us. If she really dares to lower herself and sleep with me for one night, I might consider it!"

After saying that, he seemed to give the hostess a big kiss on the cheek, and the sound reached the ears of the people outside.

"As expected of President Zhang, spending a fortune just for a night of passion?"

Mr. Zhang is that fat, big-eared guy we could have exchanged ideas about privately earlier!

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