When everyone learned that Lu Yuan had left, they initially felt a little uneasy. However, they knew that Qian Duoduo must be feeling even worse right now, especially since she was currently pregnant. They were afraid that she would be too upset and harm her health, so they all started to comfort her and tried to soothe her in various ways.
Seeing her family's reactions, Qian Duoduo smiled and said that she wasn't so fragile. In the past, Lu Yuan wasn't by her side, but this time, besides work, she had her baby with her. She also asked the HR department to hire three assistants for her.
Wang Rui's heart skipped a beat, a faint sense of crisis instantly rising within her. She took a deep breath, steadied herself, and then quickly walked towards Qian Duoduo, who was intently reviewing the investment promotion documents from Zhongguancun.
After approaching Qian Duoduo, Wang Rui hesitated for a moment before softly saying, "Duoduo, I want to tell you something." However, Qian Duoduo seemed completely absorbed in the documents, not even lifting his head, and simply replied casually, "What is it?"
Hearing Qian Duoduo's cold response, Wang Rui felt even more uneasy, but she still mustered up her courage to ask, "Duoduo, is it because my brother Qian Gui got married that... you're planning to replace me?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Qian Duoduo, who had been busy, suddenly stopped what she was doing. She slowly raised her head, her gaze meeting Wang Rui's. When she saw the faint hint of grievance in Wang Rui's eyes, her heart softened. So, Qian Duoduo gently put down her pen, stood up, walked to the sofa next to her, and sat down. Then, she smiled and waved to Wang Rui, gesturing for her to sit down as well.
Despite receiving Qian Duoduo's invitation, Wang Rui still felt deeply wronged. After all, she had followed closely behind Qian Duoduo for years, learning invaluable knowledge and experience from him. But with the company only planning to hire three people for the new year, making a total of four including herself, her standing in Qian Duoduo's eyes would undoubtedly decline, and the feeling of being valued and needed seemed to be fading away. Thinking of this, Wang Rui's eyes reddened slightly, and she walked heavily to the sofa, slowly sitting down.
Qian Duoduo smiled and said to Wang Rui, "Your marriage to Qian Gui is truly a joyous occasion! Although I personally don't particularly approve of office romances, that doesn't mean I'm completely against it. However, given this situation, I need to make some adjustments to your work focus. Of course, initially, you'll still have to stay by my side and assist me. After all, you're quite familiar with the work process. At least until you find a new job and fully get the hang of it, you'll continue to be my most capable assistant."
Wang Rui was taken aback upon hearing this, and asked with a puzzled look, "My new job?"
Qian Duoduo nodded slightly and then explained, "It's like this, I have a piece of land in Beijing that's currently awaiting development. Once the school-related matters here are settled, my work focus will likely shift to Beijing. And Brother Qian Gui will definitely be the first to go there. It's not good for you and your husband to be separated for so long, so perhaps you'll have to go to Beijing with him."
After hearing this, Wang Rui nodded somewhat blankly at first, but then Qian Duoduo added, "Hey, don't rush. All these arrangements will be implemented gradually after we successfully complete the project at this school."
Meanwhile, the Jin and Qian families, except for Jin Jinxiu who stayed behind to take care of her newly pregnant daughter, all boarded the train.
Although Fu Ning was reluctant and unwilling to leave the large villa, Jin Shen's work location was now in a county town near Harbin, and he had to go back. Fu Ning had confided in Jin Shen that she didn't want to return, but reality was staring her in the face: she knew the place well, but had no relatives or friends; and the only person she knew, Qian Duoduo, was not only busy with work but also heavily pregnant. Moreover, Fu Ning herself felt that she and Qian Duoduo didn't have much in common. These factors combined left her with no choice but to reluctantly and unwillingly return with Jin Shen.
Yang Zi, on the other hand, behaved exceptionally well and obediently followed Jin Zun back to Harbin.
As for Yuanfang, he had already keenly noticed his eldest daughter-in-law's obvious reluctance and her reproach and dissatisfaction towards Jin Shen on the train. Seeing this, Old Madam Jin couldn't help but roll her eyes at Fu Ning, seemingly quite disdainful of her affectation.
Fu Ning handed the child to Yuan Fang to go to the toilet. After she left, Grandma Jin said to Yuan Fang, "What is this eldest daughter-in-law trying to do? She's getting arrogant just because she has a little money?"
Yuanfang glanced in the direction of the toilet and whispered, "The eldest brother's wife wants to stay in Pengcheng, but the eldest brother's job is in Harbin. She has seen how prosperous Pengcheng is, so why would she want to stay in that mud-brick house in Yuanbao Village?"
After hearing this, Grandma Jin sighed deeply and said slowly, "Alright, alright, young people have their own ideas and lifestyles. Let them handle their own affairs. After all, we're all getting old, and every day we live is one less day we have left. We should try not to get involved in these kinds of things!"
Just as she finished speaking, the old lady paused, then sighed, "That's right. Let alone her, even I, who have been in Pengcheng for more than a month, would find it hard to adjust to sleeping on that big heated kang bed in Yuanbao Village again!" After saying that, the old lady smiled and nodded gently.
At this moment, Wen Yugui, who had just walked over, heard what Old Madam Jin said and couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle. She explained, "Grandma, our Duoduo said that this is called 'It's easy to go from simplicity to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality'!" Before she finished speaking, Yuanfang beckoned to Wen Yugui, inviting her to sit beside him. He took her hand and asked with a face full of curiosity, "Fourth brother's wife, what exactly does that mean?"
Wen Yugui smiled and patted the head of the child in Yuanfang's arms, patiently explaining, "The meaning is actually very simple. It means that when people go from a harsh and simple environment to a comfortable and luxurious one, they can often adapt and enjoy it quickly. But if it's the other way around, and those who are used to a superior life are asked to return to their former hardship and simplicity, they will find it very difficult to adapt!" After hearing Wen Yugui's words, Grandma Jin nodded repeatedly in agreement.
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