Chapter 22
"Grandma, please stop saying these things." Gu Jiangkuo was so nervous that his ears turned red. He quietly looked in the direction of Jiang Nuo and found that he had already disappeared. Even Aunt Mei slapped her forehead exaggeratedly, claiming that she had a soup pot to check, and went into the kitchen.
Gu Jiangkuo finally breathed a sigh of relief and continued, "Those aren't grandchildren...granddaughters-in-law I found for you. They're all caregivers who are here to take care of you. I work outside during the day, and Aunt Mei also has other work. Young Master Jiang is kind-hearted, so he hired someone to take care of you."
However, Mrs. Wang's thoughts were very jumpy. After listening to Gu Jiangkuo's persuasion, she reluctantly understood: "So it was my granddaughter-in-law who spent money to honor me."
Gu Jiangkuo: "...Grandma, please stop calling her grandson's wife. It's not nice."
Old Lady Wang was furious and glared at her grandson, "You can't let him down! Also, how can you let Xiao Nuo spend all the money? I'll return it all. Let's not waste this money. I'm fine and don't need anyone to serve me."
Gu Jiangkuo thought to himself, no one is watching you, old man, you can go a whole day without eating and starve yourself to death, how come you don’t need someone to serve you?
Old Lady Wang began to mutter to herself again: "Keep all the money. I'll leave our house for you to marry. It's all yours. I'm not confused. Remember it. It's all in that little box, don't forget."
After a while, he said, "When you get your salary, give it to Xiaonuo quickly. Your grandfather gave me his salary when he was young. You have a lot of potential. You can't waste your wife's money."
"If he wasn't your wife, why would he spend money on you? Don't lie to me."
Old lady Wang's words were confusing, but her main point was surprisingly consistent and had its own logic. Gu Jiangkuo couldn't convince her, and finally had no choice but to promise, "I will definitely marry Jiang Nuo, and will never leave him for the rest of my life, and I will hand over all my salary to him." Only then did the old lady reluctantly agree to let them spend this "wasted money."
Not only did these caregivers graduate from professional colleges, but each of them also had experience in Alzheimer's care. It was obvious that Young Master Jiang had put a lot of thought into it and had given the choice entirely to Gu Jiangkuo.
Gu Jiangkuo finally chose a strong female nurse in her thirties. Since then, Mrs. Wang's health problem has been solved, which made him feel relieved and at the same time more grateful.
He could never repay Young Master Jiang for all his kindness to him in his lifetime.
If possible, wouldn't he want to stay with him and protect him all his life?
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"After a while, when I'm done with these things, I'll take you and grandma to City A," Jiang Nuo said. "The medical resources there are better than in Yanlin. My father is being treated in City A."
Speaking of his father, Jiang Nuo's expression softened and he said softly, "I hope he can recover."
Although Lao Jiang married the troublemaker Lao Meiqin, he was very kind to his son Jiang Nuo. He treated him the best in everything from food, clothing, housing and transportation since he was a child. Jiang Nuo did not understand him when he was young, but later he gradually realized that Lao Jiang lost his wife at a young age and it was impossible for him to be a widower for life. Probably to make up for Jiang Nuo, he doted on him materially. After more than ten years of unremitting efforts, he finally raised Young Master Jiang into a pampered little prince who had everything he wanted.
They say a lean camel is bigger than a horse, but Jiang Nuo asked himself, if he really went bankrupt and the company was taken away by Ding Pingzhou, leaving him with only a few properties worth millions, he would not be able to survive - not being pretentious, after all, he had never lived a "poor life" below the middle class.
Now Old Jiang is still lying in the hospital, and Jiang Su is still young. The only one the Jiang family can rely on is him. He must take up the burden and change the fate of the previous life no matter what.
"Good things come to those who are lucky. Mr. Jiang will definitely recover." Gu Jiangkuo said awkwardly. He was not very good at comforting others, but seeing Jiang Nuo's dazed look, he couldn't help but feel distressed.
Many people say that Xiao Jiang was raised in a honey pot, spoiled and unable to endure hardships. However, Gu Jiangkuo sees it clearly: Jiang Nuo has to cheer up all the time to compete with the old guys in the company, clean up a lot of messes left by previous projects, attend meetings, socialize, and say different polite words to different people... He is obviously still at the age where he should be pestering his parents for pocket money. No wonder he often looks exhausted when he returns to the office.
"Thank you." Jiang Nuo smiled lightly, then closed his eyes as if he was very tired.
Gu Jiangkuo looked at him, prepared himself mentally for a long time, and finally spoke, "If you're tired, I'll help you..."
Before he could utter the words "rub my shoulders", the door was knocked open.
Gu Jiangkuo: “…” He spent a lot of time mustering up courage in vain.
It was Xiao Wang who came in. Xiao Wang still had no makeup on and looked a little haggard. She didn't even dare to look at Jiang Nuo when she spoke, and kept her head down. "Mr. Jiang, I'm sorry, I'm three months pregnant."
Then, as if feeling guilty, there was a subtle pause.
"..." Jiang Nuo's eyebrows jumped and he came to his senses instantly, "You'd better finish what you want to say in one breath." Otherwise it would be too weird to stop here!
Xiao Wang: "I found out about it a while ago, but I'm not sure whether to keep it or not. I wanted to focus on my career, and I was struggling with it for a long time. However, I just couldn't bear to get rid of it, so I decided to resign from you."
This sounds as if being pregnant and having a child is an unforgivable evil.
Xiao Wang continued to whisper like a suspect confessing the details of a crime, "I'm sorry, boss. I missed a lot of work because of the prenatal checkup. I know I feel really sorry for the company..."
Many female employees are now fired by their companies using every possible means possible once they become pregnant. Some, even in their "pregnant mothers' group," have been maliciously reassigned to work next to the restroom, forcing them to resign. This isn't limited to small companies. For example, a few years ago, when she first joined Jiang's, she met a senior who had a chance for a promotion but was reassigned to a less important position due to her pregnancy.
So Xiao Wang thought it through and decided that instead of being targeted, it would be better for him to take the initiative to propose it.
But Jiang Nuo gently interrupted her: "Are you going to resign just because of this?"
Xiao Wang paused, then finally looked up at Jiang Nuo. Then he heard their CEO Jiang say, "I'm not Zhou Paopi. I'm not forbidding you from taking leave."
"But...I'll have to take a few months of maternity leave later, and I'll be paid for nothing."
"Jiang can't afford to pay you those few months' salary?" Jiang Nuo raised his eyebrows. His eyebrows and eyes were handsome, and they were particularly lively and smart when he raised his eyebrows. Xiao Wang had worked for so long, but still couldn't stand the boss's beauty attack, and his face blushed a little awkwardly.
Jiang Nuo looked her straight in the eye and said, "You've always done a good job and have made so many contributions to the company in the past. The company can't abandon you when you're in trouble. I can't say what Jiang's was like in the past, but as long as I'm the chairman, gender discrimination in the workplace will not happen at Jiang's."
Xiao Wang widened his eyes in disbelief, and his face turned even redder with excitement.
Gu Jiangkuo suddenly coughed.
But Jiang Nuo ignored him. "Your work will continue as usual. If you want to ask for leave, follow the formal procedures. As for the unfinished work..."
Jiang Nuo originally wanted to borrow one of the interns to help, but Gu Jiangkuo got there first: "You can leave any unfinished work to me!"
Jiang Nuo couldn't help but look at him, "But you..." Don't you still have to find time to read?
"Mr. Jiang, I can do it. I used to help Sister Wang when she asked for leave." Gu Jiangkuo's eyes were eager, as if he really wanted this job.
...that's all.
If the boss wants to do it, then give him a chance to practice first, and we can do it later when he is too busy.
Jiang Nuo nodded.
"Thank you, boss!" Xiao Wang was the first to speak. Tears welled up in her eyes. She bowed 90 degrees, then looked at Jiang Nuo with eyes full of joy, wanting to express her gratitude with actions. "I'll work hard and try not to delay work. As long as I'm at my workstation, you can come to me for anything, even outside of work. Just think of me as your life assistant—"
"Sister Xiao Wang," Gu Jiangkuo suddenly interrupted her without further explanation. He stepped between her and Jiang Nuo, completely blocking Xiao Wang with his tall figure, and said seriously, "Since you want to give the job to me, then, while you have time now, please take me through the process."
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