Dalang Village.

"Xiaofeng, Dad is done for. You can't let Dad ruin your future." In the small room, Dad Du was half lying on the wooden bed and spoke earnestly.

Du Yifeng, who was sitting on a small stool in front of the bed, was silent for a moment, and then said calmly: "Dad, don't worry. I know what

's going on." Dad Du stared at him with his eyes wide open and said hoarsely: "My body won't last much longer, but you gave up going to college because you were worried about my few remaining days. Did you know what was going on?"

Du Yifeng was surprised. How did Dad know that he wouldn't go to college? Did the volunteers tell him?

Father Du took a deep breath and said, "I noticed it a few days ago and was just looking for a time to talk to you. Since the volunteers came to visit today, I will also explain it to you."

"Dad..."

"Just listen to me. You don't have to preach to me, I understand. If you are really filial to me, you should study hard when school starts."

Father Du said so many words in one breath, and his breathing was a little unstable. Du Yifeng hurriedly stroked his father's chest to help him breathe smoothly.

Father Du paused for a while and then said, "If you don't go to college, I will die with regrets."

Du Yifeng looked at his father's pale and thin face with heartache, and couldn't say a word.

Although his father is a farmer and old, he is very stubborn. If he knew that he really didn't go to college, he would definitely not be able to bear the stimulation.

Originally, the boy planned to hide it from his father, pretending to go to school when the school started, but actually working.

But now his father saw through his thoughts... Plus, his mother had specifically told him before the college entrance examination that he couldn't stop going to college because of his father's health.

Under such circumstances, if he wanted to hide it from his parents... the truth would

come out. The boy felt heavy in his heart, and couldn't help but think of Ye Chu's suggestion for him to join Xiao's.

Sister Ye had thought of everything for him. Joining Xiao's was the best choice, but...

Seeing his son's expression, which seemed to be persuaded, Father Du's sickly face could not help but show a little joy, and said: "Dad is useless. Our family has always been poor, and you have suffered since childhood..." Du

Yifeng quickly interrupted his father and said seriously: "Dad, how can you say that? You have raised me with great difficulty, and you are the greatest father in the world."

Father Du was extremely pleased and said: "Then you, promise Dad that you will study hard in college."

The boy was speechless.

Father Du: "Okay?"

The boy felt a numb pain in his heart, but finally nodded, "I promise you."

At three o'clock in the afternoon, Mother Du came back from her odd job, and Du Yifeng went back to the capital to work.

Along the way, the boy's mind was filled with the old faces of his parents, and the heaviness in his heart grew deeper.

Since his father was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer, his mother basically brought manual labor home to do, but sometimes when she knew there were odd jobs with high salaries, she would do them, and then rush home after finishing them.

It is very dangerous to have no one at home to look after his father, but what else can he do?

All he can do is to find a job immediately after the college entrance examination. With his own income, his mother can reduce the odd jobs she does.

But it is still a drop in the bucket.

Thinking of this, the boy finally made up his mind that joining Xiao's is currently his best choice.

Imperial Capital.

At eight o'clock in the evening, Du Yifeng came to Ye Chu's studio on time to pick up the items.

As soon as he entered the door, the boy looked at Ye Chu, with a shy look and determination, he walked towards Ye Chu.

Ye Chu understood what he meant as soon as she saw him, but she didn't show her happiness on her face.

When the boy approached, she smiled gently and said, "I've already talked to Xiao Beichen, and he agreed to let you join Xiao's company and also revised your employment contract."

The boy was a little surprised, and then gratitude quickly emerged on his shy face.

In fact, although he had made up his mind, it was a bit awkward for him to take the initiative to speak to Ye Chu. Ye Chu knew this very well, so she took the initiative to speak, which was just a way to show her care for the boy.

The boy was so grateful that his throat was a little choked. He looked at Ye Chu with red eyes for a few seconds, and then said in a hoarse voice, "Thank you."

Ye Chu pretended not to notice his red eyes, and gently told him about Xiao Beichen's arrangements.

At the end, he added: "The contract has been modified to give you an advance on your salary, and the rest remains basically unchanged. When you go to Xiao's, take a closer look at the contract yourself."

"Well, thank you." After hearing what Ye Chu said, the boy choked up for a long time before responding.

Ye Chu was always gentle and looked at him encouragingly, "Come on!"

"Well!" The boy nodded heavily.

Three days later.

Xiao's Group.

Du Yifeng completed the induction procedures in the Human Resources Department, familiarized himself with the working environment with the Human Resources Manager, and began to learn the work content in his office.

His position is an intern in the business department.

The Human Resources Manager knew that Du Yifeng was recruited by President Xiao, so he was very enthusiastic about him, but in view of Qiao Sen's reminder, the Human Resources Manager did not tell anyone.

Therefore, Du Yifeng was not looked at specially by his colleagues.

The boy spent the whole morning getting familiar with his work.

At noon, he quickly finished his lunch in the cafeteria, then hid in the fire escape and made a phone call -

the top floor, the office of President Xiao.

The mobile phone on President Xiao's desk rang.

It was his personal mobile phone, and there was no name on the caller ID. Xiao Beichen never answered calls from unfamiliar numbers.

But at this moment, he looked at the caller ID in silence for three seconds, then picked up the phone and answered it.

The little woman told him last night that the boy asked her for his mobile phone number, saying that he wanted to thank him in person after joining the company.

He always felt that the boy was definitely not saying thank you.

"...Mr. Xiao?" The microphone was silent for a few seconds before the boy spoke.

Xiao Beichen curled his lips and smiled, his tone flat: "Yeah."

Perhaps confused by Mr. Xiao's cold tone, the boy was silent for a few seconds before speaking: "I'm Du Yifeng, can I come to you now?"

There was not even a respectful title, so how could there be any sign of thanking?

Mr. Xiao's eyes were deep, the corners of his lips curled again, and he said coldly: "Okay."

He wanted to see what this boy was up to.

Five minutes later.

The office door was knocked three times, Xiao Beichen answered, and the boy pushed the door open and walked in.

The boy had a light sweat on his forehead and a faint red on his shy face. It looked like... he had run?

Xiao Beichen looked at the boy with interest.

The boy adjusted his breathing slightly, straightened his back and strode to Xiao Beichen, looked into his eyes and said, "I didn't let anyone see me coming in. When I took the elevator to the 26th floor, I walked up the stairs of the fire escape."

Meaning, I didn't want to be special.

Xiao: "..." It was unnecessary, but he was also worldly-wise, and seemed to be a good candidate.

The boy said again, "First of all, thank you for letting me join Xiao's."

Xiao Beichen didn't say anything, waiting for the boy to come to him.