That night, Guan Wenru, having comforted Duan Feifei, finally returned home.
At this time, the parents, triplets, and Guan Hongqi were already asleep.
He Yanzhi came out when he heard the noise and naturally took the bag from her hand. "Are you tired?"
Guan Wenru forced a smile, "It's alright, I didn't tell you not to wait for me, did I?"
“Anyway, I can’t sleep.” He Yanzhi led her into the house.
After putting her bag down, I poured her some hot water so she could wash up and take a shower.
They have a large wooden tub in this room, which is perfect for taking a bath.
After so many busy days, coupled with her low spirits, Guan Wenru was indeed exhausted.
After He Yanzhi prepared the hot water, she took off her clothes and sat down to completely relax.
He Yanzhi stood behind her and massaged her shoulders and neck, speaking softly, "Why don't you rest for a few days and not go to the store? There are employees watching over you anyway."
Guan Wenru comfortably closed her eyes and enjoyed his service. "Going to the shop isn't tiring, it's not like we're doing physical labor. I just feel worried about Feifei. She seems to feel guilty."
People are afraid of comparisons.
The Duan family and the Guan family are somewhat similar; both her parents and Duan Feifei's parents had studied abroad.
When the accident happened, both sets of parents were affected.
However, she was lucky at the time, as she married He Yanzhi in time.
The He family always had influence and could be feared, which is why her parents didn't suffer much.
But the Duan family was different. They had almost no powerful backers, so they naturally had a hard time in those places.
Seeing that her family is doing well now, Duan Feifei must feel guilty and think that she made the wrong choice back then.
But the cause of all this is not an individual…
I just hope Duan Feifei can come to terms with it.
He Yanzhi could understand what Guan Wenru was saying. He continued to massage her shoulders and neck, and all he could say was, "Everything is turning around, she will get better and better."
After all, the damage has already been done... no one can change it, we can only look forward.
...
Another month passed smoothly.
During this month, while accompanying Duan Feifei through the darkest period of her life, Guan Wenru did not stop her business expansion efforts.
With her keen eye and the help of He Yanzhi's connections, she successfully secured a prime counter in a newly opened and well-known department store in the capital, where she hung up a prominent sign that read "Ruyi Clothing".
On opening day, the counter was bustling with people, and the novel clothing styles attracted many fashion-conscious customers.
Guan Wenru busied herself with tasks, directing the newly recruited sales clerks with ease.
In the evening, after closing time, Guan Wenru took Duan Feifei to the back of the mall, to a small office she had temporarily rented.
The room wasn't big, but it was clean and tidy, with a desk, two chairs, and a brand-new metal filing cabinet.
Guan Wenru poured Duan Feifei a cup of hot water, her face showing the fatigue of her busy work, but her eyes were bright. "Feifei, look, the foot traffic in this mall is even better than our street-facing shops. From now on, you will be in charge of this counter."
Duan Feifei held a warm cup of water, looking out the window at the street scene where the streetlights were just coming on. Then she looked back at the office that symbolized a new beginning, her eyes somewhat dazed and uneasy.
She lowered her head, looking at her rough fingers, and said softly, "Wenru, I know you mean well, but... finance... I've never done this before. I only know how to keep track of work points and calculate rations... With such a large business and so much money coming in and out, I'm afraid I'll mess it up and let you down..."
Her concerns were very real.
More than a decade of rural life had almost eroded all her skills and confidence related to "ledgers" and "finance".
Guan Wenru pulled up a chair, sat down opposite her, placed her hands on Feifei's cold hands, and looked at her with a firm gaze. "Feifei, look at me."
Duan Feifei looked up and met her clear and powerful gaze.
Guan Wenru: "Have you forgotten who we are? We were also admitted to university! Although we didn't finish, our math, physics, and chemistry scores were better than many others back then!"
Our knowledge and comprehension skills are solid foundational! It's just accounting—purchases, sales, income, expenses—the logic is clear and well-organized. Can it be more difficult than calculus?
Her words carried an undeniable certainty, instantly striking a corner of Duan Feifei's heart that had been covered in dust.
University...
That feels like something from a past life!
Those days spent buried in books in the library, full of hope for the future...
Seeing her expression soften, Guan Wenru's tone became more gentle and encouraging, "It's okay if you don't know how now, I'll teach you. It starts with simple bookkeeping, how much money you made each day, how much inventory you bought, and how much profit you get after deducting the cost. I've designed the process and forms, they're very clear. With your intelligence, you'll be able to get started in a week at most."
Feifei, we can't live in the shadow of the past forever. You have to move on, have your own things to do, and have your own value.
This counter isn't just my business; it's also the starting point for you to get back on your feet. I believe in you; you can definitely do great.
As Duan Feifei listened to her friend's heartfelt words and saw the unreserved trust in her eyes, her own eyes gradually reddened.
For the past month, Guan Wenru has been busy with her father's funeral arrangements and has taken meticulous care of her...
Now, another path has been paved for her...
If she backs down again and doubts herself again, she will really be letting Wenru down, and she will also be letting herself down after all the hard work she has put in to get to this point.
Thinking of this, Duan Feifei sniffed hard, forcing back the tears that welled up. She gripped Guan Wenru's hand tightly, her voice still trembling, but a hint of determination had appeared in her eyes:
"Okay! Wenru, I'll give it a try! I'll definitely study hard and won't hold you back!"
Guan Wenru smiled with satisfaction. "That's right! This is the Duan Feifei I know!"
She stood up and took out several brand-new account books and a set of stationery from the drawer.
"Come on, I'll teach you the simplest bookkeeping method for 'Ruyi Apparel' right now. It's very simple, you'll learn it in no time..."
The night outside the window was getting darker, while warm lights shone in the office.
Two figures huddled together in front of the desk, one patiently explaining, the other listening attentively.
The clattering of abacuses and the hushed discussions intertwined to create a hopeful symphony.
Duan Feifei looked up at her friend's serious expression. She knew that there might still be obstacles ahead, but at this moment, holding the ledger and pen, she felt as if she had touched the self that once had dreams and strength again.
And all of this was given to me by my dearest friend.
Fortunately, she still has such a good friend!
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