Chapter 21 Temporary Mission
She stood up, her right hand gripping the handle of her suitcase tightly.
"It's getting late, I still need to tidy up the new house, I'll be going now."
The wheels of the suitcase made a slight rolling sound on the floor.
It's as if she's stepping out of this home, stepping towards a new beginning.
As soon as I opened the door, I saw a tall figure standing not far away.
The dim lighting in the corridor outlined the person's slender silhouette.
He stood there with his hands behind his back, his posture composed.
His gaze fell on her.
It was Zhou Yuze.
His expression remained cold and stern.
But when he saw the suitcase in her hand, a flicker of emotion crossed his mind.
"Where are you going with that suitcase so late?"
His voice was low, revealing an undeniable concern.
After speaking, he took a few steps closer and looked down at her.
She could feel his gaze lingering on her face for a long time.
It seemed as if it was searching for something, or as if it was confirming something.
The air seemed to freeze instantly, and even breathing became a cautious exercise.
Song Zhiwei lowered her eyes and took a deep breath.
"I rented an apartment near my company and plan to move there for convenience."
Her voice was steady, but she couldn't hide the slight tremor in her fingertips.
She didn't dare to look up.
She was afraid of seeing the familiar pity in Zhou Yuze's eyes.
I was even more afraid of seeing the disappointment in his eyes.
She just wanted to escape, even if it was only a short distance.
Even if it's just temporary freedom.
A hint of displeasure flashed across Zhou Yuce's face.
He pursed his lips, about to speak.
Qin Yunshu suddenly came out of the house.
"Zhiwei, let's go, Mom will see you off."
The question that was left unspoken stuck in his throat.
In the end, it all turned into a silent sigh.
He could only watch helplessly as Song Zhiwei was taken away by Qin Yunshu.
Nothing could stop it.
The corridor lights shone on Song Zhiwei, casting a slender yet upright shadow.
As she approached the main gate, Qin Yunshu stopped.
He took out his phone and made a call.
A short while later, the driver drove in a black sedan through the side door.
It came to a steady stop in front of them.
The driver immediately got out of the car, took Song Zhiwei's suitcase, and put it in the car.
"If you want to move out, Mom won't stop you."
Qin Yunshu looked at her daughter, her tone calm.
She knew this day would come sooner or later.
It's better not to live at the Zhou family's house; being far away from Zhou Yuze makes her feel more at ease.
No need to live in constant fear that my daughter might have another argument with Zhou Yuze.
What kind of scandal will this cause?
"Okay, I'm leaving now."
Song Zhiwei softly agreed.
She got into the car, and the door clicked shut.
It isolated them from the outside world.
She looked out the window, her gaze sweeping over the familiar gate, courtyard, and fountain.
Everything is gradually fading away.
Qin Yunshu watched the taillights disappear into the distance, leaving two faint red streaks in the night.
She stood quietly for a long time before letting out a soft sigh.
It felt like a heavy stone had been lifted off the ground.
She turned around and slowly walked back to the hall.
His back view looked somewhat lonely.
...
This apartment in Jingyuan is only one bedroom and one living room, and the layout is not large.
But it's over 70 square meters, with a reasonable layout and plenty of natural light.
The space is just right for Song Zhiwei alone.
The interior design is minimalist and modern, with gray and white as the main colors, complemented by solid wood furniture.
The overall style is clean and crisp, exuding a low-key sense of quality.
The furniture is complete, even the pots and pans in the kitchen are provided.
She can move in with just her bags, saving her a lot of trivial troubles.
She took the suits out of her suitcase one by one and hung them in the closet.
Arranged neatly by color and style.
Then, she went into the bathroom and turned on the hot water.
Water vapor gradually rose and filled the small space.
She stood under the showerhead, letting the hot water flow over the spots where she had been scalded by hot soup during the day.
Her skin was slightly red and stung a little when it touched the water, but she didn't pay much attention to it.
After leaving the Zhou family, I felt a sense of relief.
Without those pointless rules, and without Zhou Yuze's subtle, oppressive gaze.
At this moment, she seemed to have finally stepped out of her cage.
I breathed in the long-lost air of freedom.
...
The next day, she got up early and finished washing up.
Then she changed into a white suit.
The clothes fit her figure perfectly, giving her a cool and aloof yet capable air.
She carried her bag and walked steadily out of the house.
After taking the subway and transferring several times, I finally arrived at the Feiyun Building in the city center.
Just as I stepped out of the HR office, a young male lawyer walked towards me.
"Hello, are you the new lawyer, Mr. Song?"
He stopped and spoke in a friendly tone.
Song Zhiwei glanced at the person who came in, then smiled and nodded slightly.
"Um."
"My name is Qin Yi. I'll take you to your seat."
He took the initiative to introduce himself.
"Thank you for your help."
She responded softly.
Then I followed him upstairs.
After walking through the corridor and passing several offices, I finally took the elevator to the tenth floor.
As the elevator doors opened, sunlight streamed in through the glass curtain wall.
It illuminated the entire passageway.
The office is very large, with a total area of over 200 square meters.
Three walls are floor-to-ceiling windows.
The city skyline can be seen through the bright tempered glass.
Qin Yi led her through rows of neat workstations, his steps light and quick.
Finally, it stopped in front of a workstation by the window.
He spoke in a relaxed tone, with a hint of familiarity.
"You'll be working here from now on. It has good lighting and a wide view, making it perfect for thinking about legal provisions."
Song Zhiwei nodded slightly.
I took a closer look at my new workstation.
The table is smooth and clean.
It comes equipped with a dual monitor stand and a brand new set of office stationery.
A lush green snake plant was thoughtfully placed in one corner of the table.
It was obviously just prepared for her.
There is a semi-enclosed booth sofa next to it.
A semi-transparent partition was added to the outside, which can both block the view and ensure privacy.
There's a tea room at the very back on the right.
Qin Yi casually pointed towards the right-hand corridor.
"The coffee machine is Italian style, with freshly ground beans. There's also black tea, green tea, and herbal tea, as well as a variety of beverages, mineral water, soda water, and juice. You can get whatever you want anytime, no limit, the company provides plenty."
"Okay, thank you."
Song Zhiwei smiled at him.
"Oh, by the way, let's add each other on WeChat."
Qin Yi suddenly remembered.
As he spoke, he pulled his phone out of his pocket.
"If you have any questions about work in the future, or if you have any tasks to complete temporarily, feel free to ask me anytime. Don't be shy."
As he spoke, he had already opened WeChat.
"OK."
Song Zhiwei nodded, took out her phone, and lightly scanned the screen.
A moment later, it displayed "Added successfully".
She was just about to say thank you.
Suddenly, I heard someone nearby lower their voice and give me a warning, tinged with nervousness.
"The boss is here."
The previously slightly noisy environment instantly became quiet.
Everyone straightened their backs without prior notice, their expressions serious, and even their breathing became cautious.
Song Zhiwei looked in the direction of the whisper.
My gaze passed through the gaps between rows of workstations and landed at the end of the corridor.
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