"I'll only give you one chance." Brother Xiong's tone was cold, carrying a warning.
"Brother, there's really nothing between her and me," Ye Feng tried to explain, his tone tinged with helplessness.
Brother Xiong didn't say anything, but silently poured himself a glass of wine, then tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp.
He sighed heavily and placed the wine glass on the table.
Ye Feng noticed that his older brother was in low spirits, a stark contrast to his usual cheerful demeanor.
"Big brother, is something on your mind?" Ye Feng asked tentatively.
Brother Xiong looked up and sighed, "I can't keep doing this job."
Ye Feng's heart tightened. "What's wrong with work?"
"It's nothing, I'm just a little tired," Brother Xiong said, clearly trying to cover up his feelings.
Ye Feng stopped his elder brother from picking up the wine glass. "Brother, is there anything we can't say to each other?"
Brother Xiong hesitated for a moment before finally speaking, "Xiao Feng, don't tell your sister-in-law about this, and don't tell Mom either."
Upon hearing this, Ye Feng became even more anxious.
"Big brother, what's wrong with you?"
Brother Xiong didn't answer immediately; instead, he reached out to Ye Feng for a cigarette.
Ye Feng quickly took out a cigarette and lit it for him.
Brother Xiong took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled the smoke.
After a long while, Brother Xiong finally spoke, his voice low and hoarse, "The factory isn't doing well, and they're laying off workers."
"Layoffs?" Ye Feng's heart sank.
"Yes, a third of the staff have already been laid off." Brother Xiong's eyes reddened. "If the factory is really in trouble, I understand, but those who are left behind are just lazing around and waiting for retirement, while the truly capable workers have been laid off. What kind of company is this!"
"Brother, you're not just upset about the layoffs, are you?" Ye Feng flicked his cigarette ash and stared sharply at Brother Xiong.
He understood him; Brother Xiong's disappointment might not be just because he lost his job.
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