Chu Xing dragged himself out of the door and drove wearily to the hospital.
The old man was not in the ward, leaving Song Mai alone in bed reading documents.
"Didn't you say you didn't need to work for the time being?" Chu Xing frowned. He made an exception to postpone the project deadline so that Song Mai could get some rest.
"Since you can't study anyway, and you're just idling around, you might as well take a quick look." Song Mai said casually, then turned to look at him, unsure whether to bring up today's events.
Chu Xing hesitated for a moment, then said in a low voice, "She came to see you?"
He didn't even want to call her "mother," which surprised Song Mai, who nodded subconsciously.
To appease Chu Xing's feelings, she immediately said, "Actually, she was doing it for your own good, I understand. But I didn't accept her money, after all, I didn't marry you for money."
These words made Chu Xing frown subconsciously, and an indescribable sense of helplessness rose in his heart.
Actually, he hoped that Song Mai was only with him for money, so that he wouldn't feel so guilty.
“I know it hasn’t been easy for you either, and this breakdown in your relationship with your parents isn’t something you wanted to see,” Song Mai hesitated for a moment before saying cautiously. “Anyway, we have our own family now, don’t we?”
My own home...
Chu Xing pondered these words repeatedly, deeply moved.
"Um."
He responded in a deep voice.
Chu Xing slept on the sofa as usual. Upon hearing that the old man next door had been discharged from the hospital, Song Mai didn't even have time to say goodbye before the old man left.
The hurried manner suggests that something must have happened at home.
Song Mai couldn't wait to be discharged after only a week in the hospital.
After Jiang Jibai's assessment, he also felt that Song Mai did not have any major problems.
A fracture doesn't heal in a day or two. As long as you take precautions and avoid secondary injury, there's no need to worry.
Nevertheless, Chu Xing was still worried and insisted on giving Song Mai a full-body checkup.
Before being discharged from the hospital, Jiang Jibai walked over with a frown and whispered to Chu Xing, "Although you don't want to reveal your identity, you can't treat people unfairly."
"What do you mean?" Chu Xing frowned.
"She's malnourished, didn't you notice?" Jiang Jibai said helplessly. It's rare to see a malnourished adult at this time, let alone a beautiful young girl.
Malnutrition is a problem that is neither a major nor a minor one.
Chu Xing was so preoccupied with this matter on his way back that he didn't even hear Song Mai talking to him.
"Chu Xing?" Song Mai asked again, patiently.
He then realized what was wrong and instinctively asked, "What's wrong?"
"Why were you spacing out just now? I wanted to ask you, how's your company doing lately?" Song Mai blinked her big eyes and asked curiously.
After hesitating for a moment, Chu Xing said in a low voice, "There are a few new projects recently."
"I see."
Song Mai was unfamiliar with this matter, so she couldn't offer Chu Xing any advice.
On the way back, neither of them spoke again.
Upon arriving at their lodgings, Chu Xing suddenly remembered what Song Mai had told him: this was their home.
Such a statement was so unfamiliar that he had never been able to grasp its true meaning.
It wasn't until he helped Song Mai inside that he realized this home was his safe haven and resting place, where he no longer needed to have any worries or troubles.
The next day, Song Mai went to the company in a wheelchair.
Su He carefully pushed her along, explaining the company's recent situation as she did so.
However, Song Mai was only gone for a few days, and the company will not undergo any drastic changes.
She subconsciously looked around, but did not see Ji Fenghe.
"Manager Ji has been away on a business trip for the past few days. It seems he went to a very far place. It was a last-minute decision from above," Su He said cautiously.
I heard that the monsoon and the places it goes to are not only remote, but also have a harsh climate.
It's really strange that the higher-ups suddenly made such a decision.
Song Mai sighed thoughtfully, "With great power comes great responsibility."
"By the way, Team Leader Li said he wants to talk to you about the project. I'll take you there."
The moment Team Leader Li saw Song Mai, he immediately inquired about her condition. Only after confirming that she was alright did he hand her a document.
“A foreign company wants to work with us to develop a smart software. Take a look at the relevant information.”
Song Mai asked curiously, "What about the XE project?"
She had a vague feeling that something was wrong, and subconsciously asked a question.
Even though I was prepared, it was still hard not to feel disappointed when I heard the worst news.
“During this period of time, while we were following up on the project, another new employee temporarily took over your position. It just so happens that this project is more important, and you are fully capable of handling it,” Team Leader Li said with a hint of regret.
Although he greatly admired Song Mai, he couldn't very well refuse the newcomer, who was no ordinary person either.
In addition, the other party's abilities were not bad either, so he had no choice but to accept it, just to give face to his superiors.
"I see."
Having followed the case for so long, Song Mai was naturally furious that it was being dropped so easily.
In the workplace, no project will wait for one person forever. If she doesn't do it today, someone else will take her place tomorrow. That's the cruelty of the workplace.
Although Song Mai had realized this long ago, she was still inevitably disappointed.
The new project was even more challenging, but Song Mai quickly adjusted her mood and immediately began researching it.
Before the meeting started, Su He noticed that Song Mai was still sitting in her seat and asked curiously, "Why aren't you attending the meeting?"
After saying that, he prepared to push Song Mai over together.
Song Mai smiled and shook her head: "I've already started working on other projects, so I don't need to attend your meetings."
Su He looked surprised: "I thought that woman was just temporarily taking over your work, but I didn't expect her to take your place directly. That's outrageous!"
On the top floor, Chu Xing flew into a rage and threw the documents in his hand directly onto the table.
"This is Madam's wish, and I can't disobey her." Assistant Lu said with a mournful face, feeling that both his wife and his concubine were his beloved daughters, and he couldn't afford to offend either of them.
"Don't you know who's in charge of this company?" Chu Xing said angrily, looking at him coldly.
He planted someone right under his nose, even replacing Song Mai in his place.
The thought of Song Mai working overtime at the hospital to review documents and materials made him feel heartbroken.
"Mr. Chu, Ms. Song is also in charge of the new project..." Assistant Lu tried to explain.
"So, sending you to South Africa as an assistant is the same logic?" Chu Xing coldly interrupted him.
Assistant Lu shook his head in fear.
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