Chapter 186 He wasn't that happy
That afternoon, Qianjue delivered an acquisition contract, along with a check for an amount far below the company's actual value, to Shangwu's office.
The check was thin, yet so heavy that Shang Wu could barely hold it.
The cold edges of the paper pricked her fingertips, and they also pricked her heart.
Without the slightest hesitation, Shang Wu signed his name at the end of the contract.
The pen tip glides across the paper, making a soft rustling sound.
Qianjue raised an eyebrow slightly as he watched her decisive movements.
"You and the young master have finally come to this. The master said long ago that you two are not suitable for each other."
Shang Wu expressionlessly capped the pen and looked up at Qian Jue.
"Wouldn't it be better to find a good job, marry a woman you like, and have children?"
Qianjue was stunned for a moment: "What did you say?"
"It's better than you living a life full of darkness, like a rat in a sewer." Shang Wu smiled at him.
Qianjue frowned.
"besides."
Shang Wu stood up and threw the acquisition contract in front of him.
“It’s not that Lu Rang abandoned me, it’s that you interfered with his thoughts and memories, which led to our separation. Don’t twist the facts.”
Qianjue's eyes flickered, and she gestured towards the transfer certificate.
"This also requires a signature."
Shang Wu looked at the transfer certificate.
Once she signs her name here again, she will have no more assets left in Lincheng.
After taking the money and leaving, she had no reason to ever set foot in Lincheng again.
Shang Wu slowly exhaled and picked up his pen to sign his name.
It was as if a hasty and tragic period had been drawn to mark the end of her turbulent years.
...
Kindred left the company.
The news spread to every corner of the group in an instant.
There was a careful knock on the door of the president's office.
The first person to enter was Vice President Wen Xiang.
He looked at Shang Wu, his lips trembling for a long time before he choked out, "President Shang...are you...really going to leave?"
The core team arrived shortly after.
Several grown men, their eyes reddening, asked, "President Shang, what will we do without you? Will the young master of the Yu family... cancel all the projects?"
The young women at the front desk were already crying their eyes out, surrounding Shang Wu: "President Shang, please don't go, okay? We can't bear to part with you."
More and more people gathered in the corridor outside the CEO's office.
Suppressed sobs and anxious inquiries came in low voices.
Shang Wu stood in the office, her eyes filled with reluctance. The calm exterior she had maintained all day finally cracked.
Her nose stung terribly, and her vision quickly became misty.
Whether it's Chengzhou Group or Freya Group today.
These employees had all worked alongside her and she had known them for at least three years.
Shang Wu never imagined that so many people would be reluctant to part with her when she was about to leave.
She thought that, like everyone else, the company also regarded her as a bad woman who had stolen the Zhou family's assets.
She took a deep breath, forcing back her tears. Her eyes reddened slightly, but she tried her best to keep her voice steady.
"Listen to me, everyone."
The noisy corridor fell silent instantly, and everyone stared at her.
“I’ve encountered some difficulties, and this is the best choice I can make for the company and for everyone right now.”
She paused for a moment before continuing, "You all know that the Yu family is very powerful. After Lu Rang... after Lu Rang takes over, the company will stabilize. You are all excellent employees and will definitely not lose your jobs because of my departure."
Shang Wu looked at each familiar face, her eyes filled with reluctance and apology.
"Thank you all for your trust and hard work over the years. I am not capable enough and have failed to live up to your expectations."
Aying stood behind her, tears already streaming down her face, biting her lip tightly to keep herself from crying out loud.
She was reluctant to leave so suddenly.
Suppressed sobs could be heard from the crowd.
"President Shang, please don't say that. We're reluctant to let you go, not afraid of losing your job."
"Mr. Shang, what are your plans for the future? Let us follow you!"
Shang Wu shook her head and revealed a gentle smile.
Take care, everyone. Hope to see you again someday.
She couldn't stay any longer.
She couldn't dwell on the sadness of these partings, otherwise she would feel increasingly uncomfortable.
She turned around and handed the cardboard box on the table, which had already been tidied up and contained only a few personal items, to Aying.
Ah Ying caught it steadily.
Shang Wu glanced around the office that held so many loves and hates.
Then, amidst sobs and pleas for her to stay, she lowered her head, quickly walked through the crowd, and headed for the elevator.
With red eyes, A-Ying followed closely behind her.
The elevator doors closed.
It shielded us from all the sorrowful and reluctant gazes from the outside world.
In the cramped space, Shang Wu slowly exhaled.
"Aying".
Ah Ying hummed in response, her voice thick with nasal resonance.
"If you regret it now, it's not too late. I can arrange for you to stay." Shang Wu looked at her.
Aying immediately shook her head, excitedly saying, "I want to go with you! President Shang, I'm reluctant to let you go, but I'm even more worried about you going out to make your own way in the world by yourself. Don't abandon me; you promised to take me with you!"
Seeing that she was about to cry, Shang Wu couldn't hold back her own tears and reached out to wipe them away.
"Okay, okay, I was just asking casually, don't cry."
Aying pouted and nodded vigorously: "Wherever you go, I'll go."
Shang Wu and she exchanged a glance, and Shang Wu nodded with a smile.
...
"Young Master."
Qianjue knocked on the door and came in.
Lu Rang stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, listening to his report.
"Shang Wu has signed all the documents and received the check. She has just left the company."
"According to my people, the employees within the group are very resistant to the new president you appointed, but nothing has gone wrong."
"The security personnel downstairs at the company have all been replaced to ensure they are our own people."
Qianjue's voice was flat and emotionless, but his gaze held a hint of inquiry.
Lu Rang grunted in response, his face expressionless, and waved for him to leave.
Qianjue paused, surprised that he didn't react.
He said nothing more and simply turned and left.
After everyone left, the office returned to silence, leaving only Lu Rang alone.
Lu Rang clenched his fist, a hint of confusion in his eyes.
He thought he would feel a sense of pleasure and exhilaration at his revenge.
The woman who betrayed him was finally driven away by him, banished from his world.
But……
No.
The anticipated pleasure did not materialize at all.
A chill ran through his heart the moment Shang Wu agreed to leave.
Outside the window is a bustling dock, its noise never ceasing.
But Lu Rang felt as if he were in a vast white expanse, unable to hear any sound, only feeling an indescribable emptiness and loneliness that almost drowned him.
He loosened his tie in frustration, but still felt short of breath.
Why?
He clearly got the result he wanted.
Why... does my heart feel so empty? It's so empty it's unsettling, so empty it inexplicably stirs up a sense of panic.
He subconsciously looked in the direction of Freya Group.
Now, that woman should no longer be there.
She really left.
He took the money and left.
Lu Rang frowned, trying to grasp at that fleeting, blurry thing, but he couldn't hold onto anything.
All that remained was a hollow echo, and a dull ache as if something vital had been lost…
Lu Rang pressed his hand to his chest, his head beginning to throb slightly.
He turned around and immediately picked up the landline to make a call.
Soon, the psychologist rushed over and was startled when he saw Lu Rang's pale face.
He hurriedly asked, "What's wrong, young master?"
Lu Rang pointed to the location of the sun's acupoint.
"My head hurts here."
"What's wrong?" The psychologist was startled and quickly examined him, briefly checking his pulse and heart rate.
He exhaled, somewhat puzzled: "There's nothing unusual."
After he finished speaking, he paused for a moment, glancing at the contract for the acquisition of Freya Group on the table.
The psychologist's eyes flickered, and he immediately said, "Young Master, your headaches have been flaring up for over half a month. Do you know why? It's because that despicable woman, Shang Wu, betrayed you!"
"You gave her unconditional and unreserved devotion, and even broke the Yu family's rule of keeping a low profile for the first time by officially announcing your upcoming marriage to her in the entire Lincheng."
"But she doesn't cherish any of your love and devotion at all. She actually went to find other men and had fun behind your back. A woman like that isn't worth your heartache! And yet you've developed headaches because of her..."
As he guided her, he took out painkillers from the first-aid kit, unscrewed the cap, poured out two pills and handed them to Lu Rang, and then brought her a glass of warm water.
"Young master, please drink this quickly. Remember, no matter what happens, she is not worth your pity anymore."
Lu Rang's head was throbbing more and more. He swallowed the medicine as if it were a lifeline and slowly breathed a sigh of relief.
"I'll leave the medicine here. As soon as you feel pain, young master, take the medicine immediately to prevent it from recurring."
"This headache is very unbearable when it strikes, so you must remember not to forget to take your medicine."
Lu Rang nodded, indicating that he would continue resting and signaling for him to leave.
The doctor breathed a sigh of relief, but was stopped by Qianjue as soon as he stepped outside.
Before Qianjue could speak, he interrupted, "The young master's condition is very abnormal right now. You all need to keep a close eye on him and make sure that the woman's matter doesn't upset him. Also, you must make sure he takes his sedatives on time and tell him that they are for treating headaches."
Qianjue nodded slightly.
"Okay, you can go back now."
The psychologist left.
Qianjue walked to the office door and saw Lu Rang already leaning back in his chair, looking weak as he fell asleep.
He then gently closed the office door and turned to leave.
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