Chapter 1014 Wanting a Husband

Chang Pu's sudden resignation made Bai Xuqian panic.

He had heard from Huo Cifeng that the Huo Group would sign a long-term contract with Chang Pu in the new year, and his annual salary would increase by 20%.

For Chang Pu’s current salary standard, a 20% increase is already a huge increase.

Such an annual salary is what many people dream of, and it can beat 99% of assistants. Chang Pu will not choose to resign because of the annual salary.

Could it be because of Yi Xun? But isn’t Yi Xun getting married?

Bai Xuqian's mind was in a mess, so he drove to Huo Cifeng's house.

As soon as he entered the room, he anxiously asked, "Why did Chang Pu resign?"

"I thought you knew."

Huo Cifeng touched his pregnant belly and said, "It seems that you didn't dig him away."

"How could I possibly have that ability?"

Bai Xuqian lowered his eyelashes, his eyes dimmed. "I haven't been in touch with him for a long time."

He thought Chang Pu was just sulking, and after a while, no matter who gave in, the other would take the opportunity to back down, and they would be as close as before again.

But this time it was different, Chang Pu was really going to leave him.

Bai Xuqian's eyes were red, and he said in a panic, "Is he resigning because of Yi Xun?"

Huo Cifeng: "You also know Yi Xun?"

"I saw that man on Changpu's birthday."

Bai Xuqian said softly, "He's very handsome, the type that many men would like."

"If he was just handsome, that would be fine, but he's also super awesome."

Huo Cifeng put his arm around Bai Xuqian's shoulders and took him to the sofa in the living room.

The servant brought tea and snacks, and Huo Cifeng chose a piece of dessert, but Bai Xuqian had no appetite at all.

He shook his head, refusing the delicate plate of pastries before him.

"My eldest brother and Fu Yindu both knew Yi Xun. I've only been in the business world for a short time, so I hadn't heard much about him. Later, I heard some things about him from Fu Yindu. He's very famous in Southeast Asia."

Huo Cifeng finished his cake and wiped his fingers with a tissue. "He's handsome, rich, and resourceful. He's made an indelible contribution to the Chang family's current success and its dominance in Southeast Asia."

Bai Xuqian: "His last name is Yi, how could he be from the Chang family?"

Huo Cifeng: "Yi Xun's parents passed away when he was twelve. He was initially raised by his grandfather, but then he became seriously ill and entrusted him to Old Master Chang before his death. Yi Xun was involved in the family business early on and had a sharp mind, far superior to the Chang family's useless descendants. Old Master Chang was impressed by his abilities and brought him back to the Chang family. The Yi and Chang families already had an engagement, and Old Master Chang was training Yi Xun as his future grandson's wife."

Bai Xuqian: "What is the relationship between Chang Pu and the Chang family?"

Huo Cifeng was stunned: "Didn't Assistant Chang tell you?"

Bai Xuqian shook his head: "He rarely talks to me about personal matters."

"You see, this is the aftereffect of your relationship as friends with benefits."

Huo Cifeng said bluntly, "If you had agreed to date him earlier, I think he would have been completely open with you. If you define a relationship as one of non-interference, you won't be able to understand his past."

This time Bai Xuqian did not rush to refute.

He didn't want to hide his true feelings anymore. He just wanted to know if Chang Pu was really going to leave him.

"Is Chang Pu going to grab the bride?"

Yi Xun is getting married, and Chang Pu is suddenly resigning. Bai Xuqian can't help but connect these two things together.

"Xiaobai, you have such a rich imagination."

Huo Cifeng fell on the sofa, holding his belly and laughing: "Oh my God, why do you think Assistant Chang is going to steal the bride?"

Bai Xuqian was not affected by the laughter. He lowered his head and said in a hoarse voice, "Humans' sorrows and joys are not the same. When you laugh, how can you know my sadness?"

The smile on Huo Cifeng's face instantly faded. He tilted his head to look at the expression on Bai Xuqian's face: "You... why do you look like you're about to cry?"

Bai Xuqian's eyes were red and misty.

The lonely expression is more pitiful than crying.

Huo Cifeng put his arm around his shoulders and said, "Xiaobai! Do you regret this?"

Bai Xuqian moved his lips, ready to retort out of habit, but Huo Cifeng's voice spoke first: "Don't be so hasty to answer me. Go back and think it over carefully."

"Actually, I've already thought it through. If Chang Pu wants to end this relationship, I won't refuse."

"Have you ever thought about fighting for it?"

"Strive..." Bai Xuqian automatically began to retreat: "Will striving be of any use?"

“Don’t jump to conclusions before you try.”

Huo Cifeng patted his shoulder and said, "I treat you as a brother. I will tell you everything about Chang Pu. If you like him, you must seize this opportunity to keep him by your side."

Bai Xuqian learned from Huo Cifeng that Chang Pu was the illegitimate son of the Chang family, the largest family in Southeast Asia.

Chang Pu's father, Chang Hong, was a playboy. He had five wives and countless lovers outside.

When Chang Pu's mother met Chang Hong, she didn't know that he was a promiscuous scumbag. She thought she had met her true love and fell in love with Chang Hong madly.

After she became pregnant and gave birth to a child, she found out that the lover who had promised to marry her already had a wife and children. She couldn't accept her lover's betrayal and fell ill soon after.

Later, Chang Hong came to seek reconciliation, but Chang Pu's mother, not wanting to be separated from him, broke off all ties with him. He struggled for years but never achieved a solution.

When Chang Pu was four years old, his mother jumped from the building and ended her life.

Later, Chang Pu lived with his grandmother. His grandmother never mentioned Chang Pu's background, and when asked about his father's identity, she only gave a vague answer.

It wasn't until Chang Pu went to college and ran the Huo Group with Huo Wenzhou that he showed extraordinary vision and talent in business, which attracted the attention of the Chang family during a collaboration.

Seeing that he looked similar to Chang Hong and had the same surname, the Chang family thought that he was most likely Chang Hong's son left behind.

They found Chang Pu and did a paternity test, using blood relationship as an excuse to adopt him into the Chang family.

Chang Pu refused directly with a decisive attitude.

Chang Hong has many sons, and missing one will not have much impact on the family's development.

However, the Chang family was plagued by internal strife. When Chang Hong was seriously ill, his sons began to kill each other in order to fight for the position of heir.

Chang Hong's first wife is very powerful in Southeast Asia and has long been fed up with Chang Hong's betrayal.

While he was bedridden, they cleaned out all his other wives and sons, leaving no one behind.

Chang Hong recognized the Chang family's sixteen sons and seven daughters, but in the end only three sons and four daughters were left.

The three sons were all the eldest wife's biological children, and even if some of the four daughters were not her biological children, they were all sent abroad and would not pose a threat to the family.

Chang Hong received the news while lying on his hospital bed and died in anger.

After Chang Hong's death, the eldest wife had absolute power in the Chang family, but she underestimated Old Man Chang.

The old man who looked old and frail and had no deterrent power became the final winner.

Chang Hong's first wife was just a chess piece used to screen out useless pieces in the family.

After that, the three grandsons were firmly controlled by Grandpa Chang, and the Chang family went around in circles and returned to the hands of the Chang family.

But he had few descendants, and his three grandsons were not very promising.

The eldest grandson Chang Tong has no business acumen and loses money in everything he does.

The second son is a playboy who is good at eating, drinking and having fun, but he knows nothing about business.

The third brother, Chang Kun, is cruel and ruthless, too radical in his actions, and not calm and experienced enough.

Old Master Chang chose and chose again, but he couldn't find a suitable successor.

His eyes fell on Chang Pu several times, wanting to adopt him and train him as his successor.

Every time Mr. Chang went to see Chang Pu with full confidence, he always came back in a disheveled state.

After a few times, Mr. Chang gave up.

He admired Chang Pu, but was also wary of him.

This person is not someone he can control, nor is he someone Yi Xun can manage.

If he really had to force Chang Pu to be recognized as a member of the Chang family, he would have made Yi Xun his wife.

If these two people can really join forces to change the Chang family's name, they may end up losing both the wife and the army.

Mr. Chang is very shrewd and decides to focus on training his successor through his three grandsons who are easy to control.

He also wants to win over Chang Pu, but he won't be too radical.

Huo Cifeng finished his fruit tea and sighed, "This old man is quite shrewd! He's been playing the emotional card with Assistant Chang, trying to make him realize his blood relationship. It's really funny. The Chang family didn't even raise Assistant Chang, so there's no emotional basis for that."

Bai Xuqian: "Chang Pu wants to resign, is it because of the Chang family or Yi Xun?"

Huo Cifeng: "I'm not sure about that, but I can confirm that Yi Xun is indeed getting married, and the date has been set. Fu Yindu and my eldest brother have both received invitations."

Bai Xuqian lowered his eyes, feeling a pang of sadness in his heart.

No matter what the reason for resigning, Chang Pu will eventually leave him.

Every time he opens his eyes from now on, there will no longer be that familiar face beside him.

No one cares about him tenderly anymore.

No one will consider his feelings.

He thought they still had a lot of time, but in fact, what he thought was long-lasting happiness came to an abrupt end without any warning.

Bai Xuqian felt as if his heart was hollowed out, empty, cold and painful.

His eyes became even redder, but he couldn't cry.

His eyes were dry and painful, and he felt so uncomfortable that he wanted to scream out loud.

He didn't want to lose his composure in front of Huo Cifeng, so he glanced away in embarrassment.

Huo Cifeng saw his sadness clearly, patted his shoulder and said, "Don't you want to try again?"

"I'm scared!"

Bai Xuqian's voice choked with sobs.

In Huo Cifeng's impression, Bai Xuqian was very driven. Even when life in the business world was so difficult, he gritted his teeth and charged forward, never expressing any fear or desire to retreat.

But when it comes to love... Ugh! Coward.

Huo Cifeng: "Do you want to retreat or keep your husband? Choose for yourself."

Bai Xuqian lowered his head even lower, his body curled up, and he looked thin and helpless.

He seemed to be forced into a desperate situation, and his despair was heartbreaking.

Huo Cifeng couldn't bear it, so he softened his tone and said, "I'm just a bystander, I shouldn't say too much. It's up to you how you want to handle it."

Bai Xuqian was silent for a long time before he slowly asked, "Is Chang Pu still in Kyoto?"

"My eldest brother won't let me go easily. He said he'll talk about resigning after we officially resume work after the Spring Festival."

Huo Cifeng said, "If Chang Pu insists on resigning, my eldest brother won't be able to keep him."

Bai Xuqian nodded silently.

Still in Kyoto, that means there is still a chance.