Chapter 10 (3)
The flight was delayed due to heavy rain. Yu Rui couldn't understand why Han Guang had asked her to drive him to the airport, but once there, he wouldn't get out. Instead, he had Yu Rui drive, not stopping, and circled around the small road next to the airport. Was it because of the rain, she wondered, but it had come so suddenly, no one could have predicted it. How could Han Guang have predicted the arrival and departure of flights?
During this period, the company was in constant turmoil. Han Guang resigned from many positions, retaining only the title of Chairman of the Group Corporation. In fact, he no longer participated in the board of directors. Sometimes, he did not show up for several days in a row, making Yu Rui think that he was going to "lose contact" again. Sometimes, he spent several days in a row in the office with the lights on day and night. People kept leaving the company. Yu Rui thought it was normal. But when Ye Cha was about to leave, Yu Rui was a little overwhelmed. Old Ye was the person promoted by President Weng and President Han! Han Guang learned about it and approved it. He reported to Weng Yue, who was living abroad and did not comment at all.
Yu Rui understood what they meant: If it rains, it will rain; if my mother wants to marry, let her do it. What else can I do? Who can stay with whom forever? Besides, at this moment, talking about loyalty is ridiculous.
Yu Rui said, "Old Ye, let's stick together." She didn't call him Jack, but Old Ye. Ye Cha smiled bitterly, "Sister, you are a sensible person, why do you do stupid things? This ship is going to sink, and staying here is just waiting to die. One person alive is one person alive."
Yu Rui understood and saw clearly, but she just couldn't leave. Huang Qi and Yu Qi held a wedding and a banquet, but she only attended one. She didn't have time to go back to her hometown. Her heart was completely with the group and Han Guang.
Yu Qi was unhappy. She thought Yu Shuang did this because she couldn't stand her sister following her ex-boyfriend.
"Go back." Han Guang's voice came from the back row.
Yu Rui quickly turned the car around and asked, "Going to the company?"
"Hotel." Han Guang has been staying in a hotel recently.
Yu Rui got the order and drove. She wanted to be a good driver. A temporary, personal driver.
Looking at Han Guang in the rearview mirror, he frowned slightly, his lips pursed, as if thinking. His eyes caught her. Yu Rui quickly adjusted her gaze to the front and concentrated on driving.
The car drives steadily.
Han Guang asked, "How long have you been in the company?"
Weird. Asking that. Yu Rui answered truthfully.
Han Guang added, "Compared to Ye Chabi, you are considered a new employee." The implication was that the old employees had all withdrawn, and it was not easy for a newcomer like you to be so loyal.
Yu Rui smiled, "People are not new or old."
"What's that?"
"We don't get along."
"You don't have to come next week."
Yu Rui was so shocked that she almost dropped the steering wheel. "Boss Han!"
Han Guang was silent. Outside the window, dark clouds covered the sky.
"I'm fired?" she asked. She had to know.
"You will receive a handsome compensation."
"Why?" She put away her panic, her eyes sharp, "Where did I fail in my duty?"
"You've done a great job. I can also introduce you to other places if you're interested. Don't worry, work is not a problem."
"I like this job." She was stubborn.
Han Guang's tone suddenly intensified, "Many things aren't about whether you like it or not!" Looking at Han Guang's serious expression in the rearview mirror, Yu Rui knew there was no turning back; she was definitely "unemployed." She immediately realized that if it wasn't her fault, then... was there something wrong with the people she was serving? Oh my god, the storm was finally coming.
The car drove slowly on the road. It was raining and the road was slippery. What Yu Rui could not have imagined was that when they were almost at the hotel, Han Guang suddenly ordered to turn around and go back to the airport. What was going on? Yu Rui was alert. She had booked the ticket. Han Guang was flying to Saipan today, apparently for vacation. Even if the flight was delayed, he might have already flown away by now. Why go to the airport? Yu Rui was stunned for a moment, and Han Guang mentioned going to the airport again. She had no choice but to turn the car around and go back the same way.
They were almost at the airport. Han Guang asked Yu Rui to pull over.
"It hasn't arrived yet." Yu Rui didn't understand.
"That's all." Han Guang picked up the briefcase.
"I'll drive it in."
"That's it!" came the command. Yu Rui had no choice but to pull over. Han Guang picked up his bag, held up his umbrella, and swiftly got out of the car. Through the glass window, where the water was rippling, he glanced at Yu Rui and nodded slightly.
It's a farewell.
For a moment, Yu Rui was in a daze. The rain continued to fall, intensifying. The train was relatively quiet, yet she could still hear a sound, a thin, buzzing sound. She instinctively glanced in the rearview mirror at the back seat, where Han Guang had been sitting just moments before. Another glance revealed Han Guang's Buddhist beads, which had been lying on the seat. He'd been wearing them constantly lately, wondering if he'd embraced Buddhism.
Yu Rui didn't think much about it, picked up the skewers and ran out. She wanted to deliver it.
The terminal was bustling with activity. Yu Rui glanced around and trotted toward the gate. From a distance, she saw five or six tall, heavily armed men gathered at the gate. Plainclothes officers? Suddenly, she realized what was happening. Running further, she finally saw Han Guang surrounded by them.
"Mr. Han!" she shouted.
Han Guang saw her and shook his head.
Yu Rui immediately understood and shut up. However, she had to do something.
The men moved quickly, pushing Han Guang forward like a small boat. The tide surged. Yu Rui waved her bracelet, convinced Han Guang saw it. But it was no use. Within moments, the encirclement had vanished into the airport lobby.
The next day, Yu Rui received a notice requesting her cooperation with the investigation. It was then that she finally understood: Han Guang had been banned from leaving the country. Despite the group's strict blockade, the news spread like wildfire. Resignations from the secretariat spread one after another, and within a week, Yu Rui was the only one left. She suddenly remembered Ye Cha's words—the ship was sinking—and she felt like she was on a sinking ship.
Weng Yue didn't call. Yu Rui could understand. Sister Weng was too busy taking care of herself right now. Yu Meng didn't call either; she was busy with a project in Myanmar, a project that had essentially been separated from the group.
Yu Rui desperately wanted to know more details, but when she went to ask the relevant personnel, they only said they were still investigating and asked her to cooperate. Yu Rui had no choice but to go to Liangcai and ask about the situation in person. Liangcai was magnanimous and did not resist. Although they were once competitors, he and Han Guang had a certain hero-admiring-hero relationship. He asked Yu Rui, "Were there any problems in your group's merger with state-owned enterprises?" Yu Rui could not answer. She knew these things, but only from documents, and they had already occurred before she joined the company. However, during the biographical interview process, she also discovered a problem. Han Guang's group and his personal wealth suddenly exploded during a certain period of time. Although the business was intensive, Yu Rui could not understand the financial aspects. Liangcai also advised Yu Rui that it was not appropriate for her to continue to stay in the group.
Yu Rui said, "If you don't keep a person, isn't that the same as announcing to everyone that there's a problem?"
Liangcai smiled bitterly: "Do you still think there's nothing wrong with Old Han?"
Yu Rui retorted, "No one can make a definitive conclusion until the investigation results come out." Liang Cai wanted to say she was too naive, but seeing Yu Rui's stubborn expression, he stopped asking. He simply sighed, "If Yu Meng could treat him the same way Yu Rui treats Lao Han, how wonderful the world would be."
Finally, he casually asked, "How's Yu Meng now?" He was asking knowingly. Yu Rui replied that she was busy with her career and in Myanmar. The conversation ended there, and the two said goodbye, each going their separate ways. A few days later, Yu Rui contacted Liangcai again to inquire about her situation. Zu Liangcai no longer answered her calls.
Yu Rui felt lonely. More than ever. There were many things she couldn't say to Yu Qi. She had quit her job and was now Huang Qi's assistant and manager. The couple was currently participating in a reality show. She and her sister had once walked the same street, but now they were in two different worlds.
The night was deep, and the prosperity of the big city seemed to have nothing to do with her. Yu Rui came to Jiajie's shop. She ordered a bowl of pork chop rice. Yu Jia was not there. After eating a few bites, she sat there blankly. She didn't think about anything, her mind was empty. A man sat down opposite her. When she looked up, it was Bai Yuankai. The man she once admired. But now, she felt nothing when she saw him. He also had a worried look on his face. Yu Jia hadn't been to the shop for several days. When asked about the situation, she just said that something happened. Yuankai was worried, but he couldn't help at all - he only knew that the relevant departments were "looking back" and re-examining the situation before Li Ren's death. At this moment, he and Yu Rui also felt powerless.
Each of them had a bowl of pork chop rice. They sat facing each other in silence for a long time.
Yu Rui suddenly asked: "What do you think is the purpose of life?"
Yuan Kai was stunned for a moment, then replied, "Give it. Life is all about giving."
Yu Rui snorted softly, "Who cares? I'm just afraid it's too late."
Several certificates, gleaming red, glared brightly on the dining table. They were all commendations for Liren. The results of the investigation, relayed by the relevant personnel, echoed in my ears for a long time. The core message was: Di Liren had abused his position to seek positions for others, a serious violation of discipline and regulations. Given his actions, his martyr title would not be revoked. However, the monthly allowance for the martyr's family would be revoked, and relatives were ordered to refrain from mentioning Liren's case and minimize publicity. This effectively confirmed that there was something wrong with Liren.
Seeking a position for someone else. Who was that someone else? Yu Jia could guess without investigating—she was now hiding from this "someone else." Di Liren had treated her so badly, both before and after his death! He had tormented her! He had tortured her! Because of him, she was tossing and turning in agony. Before long, everyone in her small circle—her friends in the big city, her colleagues, even her family back home—would know about Liren's problems and see her as the daughter of a troubled man. They might even fabricate stories and think of her as an accomplice.
She really wanted to cut it all off and start over!
Yu Jia stood up, took a ceramic bowl for kneading dough, placed it in the middle of the living room, put all the awards and certificates in it, and poured some wine.
Snap! The lighter flickered into flame.
Leaning closer, the blue fire in her eyes danced, and she wanted to kiss those certificates.
With a bang, the fire started.
Yu Jia burst into tears. Sisi called and Yu Jia quickly wiped away her tears.
"Mom, I want to go back home." Sisi said.
Yu Jia hurriedly asked what was wrong. Sisi hesitated, spoke for a moment, and then burst into tears again. Yu Jia asked for a video call. Sisi refused. Yu Jia was so anxious that she wanted to fly away immediately. After a long time, Sisi finally calmed down.
"People say I'm the daughter of a corrupt official," Sisi choked up. "I'm not... Dad's not corrupt... I'm not..." Among the children of Liren's former colleagues were the children of her former classmates. The news spread so quickly, so unbelievably!
"Your father is not a corrupt official... not..." Yu Jia also began to defend Li Ren on the phone. He is not a corrupt official, he is just a bad man.
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