Chapter 418 Argument
She took a step forward, revealing the sharp tongue she usually reserved for Cui Xiao, "If it weren't for you, would I have come all the way to this unfamiliar place? Back home, I could play mahjong and spend the money your sister gave me, living a carefree life. Why would I come here to suffer?"
"Stop making such high-sounding statements. Isn't it just that you're obsessed with the hustle and bustle of big cities and don't want to stay cooped up in your hometown? Do you think I don't know what you're really thinking?"
Sun Lu was enraged by Jin Ping's sudden rebuttal and became even more impolite in her speech.
Jin Ping felt guilty, but still remained stubborn. "Nonsense, what's so good about this lousy place? Do you think I want to stay in Hong Kong?"
This might fool others, but Sun Lu knew Jin Ping all too well what kind of person she was.
She sneered, "Mom, do you even believe that yourself? If you were really as understanding as you say, you wouldn't have caused me to lose my job."
Anger took over, and after saying that, Sun Lu didn't bother to argue with her anymore. She turned around and walked towards the bedroom.
Just then, Sun Lu's phone rang.
She picked it up and saw the words "Zhou Lv" flashing on the screen, which immediately perked her up.
It seems Cui Xiao wasn't lying to her; she must have pleaded with Zhou Mubin, otherwise she wouldn't have received a call from him.
Although she looked down on Cui Xiao, she had to admit that she still had to rely on Cui Xiao when it mattered most.
Sun Lu took a deep breath, cleared her throat, and tried to make her voice sound calm and respectful. "Lawyer Zhou, you wanted to see me?"
A steady, yet chilling voice came from the other end of the phone, "I've thought about it. After all, you've been working at the law firm for a while. If you're willing to come back, you can return to work tomorrow."
Sun Lu's heart started pounding wildly; she was so excited she almost jumped out of her skin.
Before she could even thank him, Zhou Mubin's next words were like a bucket of cold water poured over her head, "However, the salary needs to be adjusted. The previous annual salary of one million is definitely not enough. With your abilities, you only deserve a monthly salary of twenty thousand. If you agree, come on over; if you don't, then find another job."
"A monthly salary of 20,000?" Sun Lu's voice suddenly rose, then she hurriedly lowered it again, "Attorney Zhou, isn't that too low? My sister used to earn that much at the law firm..."
“Sun Lu.” Zhou Mubin interrupted her, his tone impatient. “You need to understand, I’m not begging you to come back. With your current abilities, you know whether you can earn 20,000 yuan a month if you go out and find a job.”
Zhou Mubin's words pierced her heart like needles, yet they also touched upon what she cared about most.
That's right. If she goes out to find a job, with her resume and current abilities, let alone 20,000 yuan, it's hard to say whether she can even find a decent company.
More importantly, only by staying in this law firm can she get close to Zhou Mubin, have the opportunity to take advantage of his position, marry into a wealthy family, reach the pinnacle of life, and completely trample Cui Xiao under her feet.
An annual salary of one million is certainly tempting, but a monthly salary of 20,000 for a chance to get closer to Zhou Mubin doesn't seem unacceptable.
Sun Lu bit her lower lip and said almost without hesitation, "I agree, Attorney Zhou. I will definitely be at the law firm on time tomorrow."
Zhou Mubin hummed in agreement, his tone softening somewhat.
But then he suddenly changed the subject and threw out an even more demanding request, "There's one more thing, you're living in your sister's apartment now, right?"
Sun Lu was stunned. What does this have to do with anything?
She said, "That's right, I'm currently staying at my sister's house."
Then Zhou Mubin said, "Starting tomorrow, move out of Cui Xiao's house and find your own place to live. Also, is Jin Ping with you? Tell her to go back to her hometown. As for the reason, I've already explained it before, and I don't want to waste my breath on it again."
Sun Lu's smile froze instantly, as if all her strength had been drained away.
She has no objection to Jinping going home, but what about moving out? Where would she live?
Sun Lu instinctively wanted to retort, but swallowed the words back.
She could imagine that if she refused, Zhou Mubin would hang up the phone immediately, and all her hopes would vanish.
The thought of weighing the pros and cons swirled in her mind a thousand times, but the desire to marry into a wealthy family ultimately overwhelmed everything else.
Sun Lu closed her eyes briefly, her voice carrying a barely perceptible hint of resentment, "Okay, I understand. Don't worry, I'll handle it."
After hanging up the phone, Sun Lu slumped onto the bed, feeling both happy and confused.
The good news is that Zhou Mubin changed his mind, and she can return to work at the law firm; the bad news is Zhou Mubin's demands.
She took a step back and turned around to see Jin Ping standing behind her, staring at her.
Jin Ping met her gaze, her eyes filled with a cautious probing, "Is there... any news from Zhou Mubin?"
Sun Lu took a deep breath, walked up to Jin Ping, avoided her gaze, and said in a cold voice, "I can go back to work at the law firm tomorrow. But Zhou Mubin has a requirement: you must go back to your hometown. Also, I need to move out of Cui Xiao's apartment. I'll be looking for a place in the next couple of days."
Jin Ping frowned, feeling somewhat resentful. "Lulu, why am I asking you to move out too? I'm worried about you renting a place by yourself."
“What’s there to worry about? I’m already old.” Sun Lu frowned, deliberately shifting the blame to Zhou Mubin. “It was Zhou Mubin who asked me to stay here, saying that your presence would affect my work. If you don’t go back to your hometown, I’ll lose this job.”
She didn't waste any more words with Jinping and turned to walk towards the bedroom. "I have to go to work tomorrow, so pack your things today. I'll see you off at the airport tomorrow morning. If you lie to me again this time and don't board the plane, I will never acknowledge you as my mother again in this lifetime."
The bedroom door was slammed shut, this time with a louder sound than before, making Jin Ping's ears ring.
Through the door, Jin Ping's gaze sharpened, revealing a hint of sinister intent.
Cui Xiao was truly cunning. After all that trouble, she easily drove away her own mother and kicked her younger sister out of the house, without even lifting a finger or showing her face, and solved all the problems.
Cui Xiaoke is truly a good daughter she gave birth to. This wretched child should have been strangled at birth.
Jin Ping grew increasingly resentful, but there was nothing she could do.
If she causes trouble for Cui Xiao, Cui Xiao threatens her with Sun Lu's job, truly keeping her completely under his thumb.
Jin Ping sighed deeply, turned around and went back to her room. She dragged her suitcase out again and deliberately made a lot of noise while packing.
As for Sun Lu, she could only suffer in silence and opened the app to search for nearby rental information.
But after searching high and low, the good ones were too expensive, and the cheap ones didn't suit her taste. Sun Lu was on the verge of a breakdown and had no choice but to call Cui Xiao for help.
Cui Xiaogang had just gone downstairs, preparing to go to Zhou's Group to discuss cooperation, when he received a call from Sun Lu.
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