After the triplets went to their respective university campuses, the large courtyard house seemed to quiet down considerably.
He Yanzhi and Guan Wenru's lives remain busy. One is strategizing in the military region, while the other is expanding their business empire. They support each other, yet each leads a brilliant life.
Although Guan Wenru said she would find time to care for Li Jing, after the triplets went to school, an unexpected incident occurred between her and He Yanzhi.
The matter of finding Li Jing had to be put on hold for the time being.
These past few days, He Yanzhi has encountered a not-so-big, but rather troublesome matter.
That afternoon, he had just finished working on a training outline when there was a knock on his office door.
After receiving permission, the guard led in Su Qing.
She wore a slightly worn floral shirt today, her face looked a bit haggard, and there were traces of life's hardships in her eyes.
But the way he looked at He Yanzhi always carried a subtle, almost imperceptible, fervor that went beyond their old camaraderie.
Su Qing sighed before speaking, her voice tinged with weakness, "Yan Zhi, I'm bothering you again. It's just... sigh, the things at home are really..."
He Yanzhi put down the documents in his hand, his expression calm, and pointed to the chair opposite him in a businesslike manner, "Comrade Su Qing, please sit down. Is it still about work?"
The two of them grew up in the same compound, but He Yanzhi had always been distant from her.
Su Qing's eyes dimmed, but she quickly composed herself. She sat down and nervously twisted her handkerchief. "Yes, both children are still young, and money is needed for everything... My savings are almost gone."
In other words, do you see any suitable positions in the military, or other units you know? Even temporary positions are fine…
This wasn't the first time she had come to see him.
Since her divorce, she has repeatedly approached the division headquarters, citing difficulties in raising her child and the challenges of supporting herself alone, either to complain about her hardships or to ask for help in finding a job.
After she left the military, she had a good job, but she quit it a year after getting married and can't go back now.
So she really does want to find a job.
He Yanzhi remembered that they were once colleagues and that he had given her a fair evaluation when she changed careers, but he always kept his distance and was very tactful.
He knew Su Qing seemed to want to come back, so he spoke without any extra emotion, "Comrade Su Qing, I understand your difficulties. However, the military is understaffed, and job placements need to be strictly handled according to policies and procedures. It's not convenient for me to directly interfere."
Besides, you used to be my subordinate. It wouldn't be appropriate for either of us for me to directly help you; it would easily cause gossip.
He only mentioned their past working relationship, without mentioning at all that they were classmates and grew up in the same compound.
Anyone with a brain can tell that his intention to distance himself is quite obvious.
A hint of disappointment and resentment flashed across Su Qing's face. She lowered her head and said softly, "I know... I've caused you trouble, but... I married him against all odds and offended my family. I'm too ashamed to go home now. Yanzhi, please... help me."
He Yanzhi pondered for a moment, thinking of the five years Guan Wenru was in a coma, when she often went to his house to help despite his objections.
Although he didn't need her help at all at that time, he couldn't care less about the triplets, and she did help him and Wenru calm the triplets' fear.
After thinking for a moment, He Yanzhi seemed to have found a win-win solution. He looked up at her and said, "How about this? My wife Wenru's company has developed very rapidly in recent years. Its catering, clothing, and newly established real estate companies are all hiring a lot of people."
There are many job openings and opportunities. You're educated and have a military background, which gives you an advantage over ordinary job seekers. I can put in a good word with her and introduce you to an interview. With your abilities, as long as you're hardworking and reliable, supporting yourself and your child shouldn't be a problem.
Upon hearing this, Su Qing's lips twitched almost imperceptibly.
She was extremely reluctant to rely on Guan Wenru.
The woman she once secretly envied, who is now successful and famous.
But for now, this seems to be the only way to get close to He Yanzhi legitimately and potentially gain some practical benefits.
Su Qing forced a smile, "Then... thank you. Wenru's company is certainly excellent."
He Yanzhi nodded, picked up his pen, and said, "Okay, I'll call Wenru later. Just wait for our call to go for the interview."
After the matter was concluded, Su Qing stood up, but did not leave immediately.
He Yanzhi thought for a moment and then got up to see her to the door.
Su Qing took two steps, and just as she was about to reach the door, she suddenly swayed, as if she had suddenly felt dizzy. She let out a soft cry and her whole body went limp as she fell towards He Yanzhi's direction.
Her arm 'just happened' to land on He Yanzhi's arm, which he reached out to support her, and her cheek 'accidentally' brushed against the shoulder of his military uniform.
In an instant, a sweet fragrance carrying the scent of perfume wafted over, and He Yanzhi's expression changed drastically, as if he had encountered something bad. Almost reflexively, he pushed Su Qing away!
His movements were swift and forceful, carrying the crispness and disgust characteristic of a soldier.
Su Qing stumbled as he pushed her, bumping into the door frame, her face flushed and pale.
He Yanzhi didn't bother to investigate whether her behavior was intentional, but his expression was gloomy and he was clearly in a bad mood.
Before Su Qing could react, he pushed open the door and said to the guard at the door, "See Comrade Su Qing out."
The guards sensed the oppressive atmosphere and had no idea what was going on, but they also felt a chill run down their spines. Their leader hadn't lost his temper in a long time. Could it be... that Comrade Su Qing said something... or did something?
He paused for only a moment, then met his superior's gloomy eyes and immediately saluted, "Yes, sir! Comrade Su, please."
Su Qing bit her lower lip, glanced at He Yanzhi with a complicated look in her eyes, filled with resentment and a hint of grievance, and finally lowered her head and followed the guard out of the office quickly.
She didn't even have a chance to explain.
Is she some kind of evil spirit?
Why did he react so strongly when she just touched him?
She thought she hadn't made any mistakes, but as a woman, especially one struggling to make a living, how could she suddenly have low blood sugar? Could there be a problem?
Why does he look like he's seen right through her?
He Yanzhi had no idea what she was thinking. Watching her disappear through the door, his brows remained furrowed. He raised his hand and vigorously dusted off the arm and shoulder that had just been touched, as if trying to remove something unclean.
He walked to the window, took a deep breath of the cool air outside, and suppressed the anger that had been felt as if he had been offended.
He straightened his collar, which had become slightly disheveled from his earlier movements, completely unaware that…
On the right shoulder of his military uniform, near the collar, a clear magenta lip print was subtly imprinted on the grass-green fabric.
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