After leaving home, what Jiang Yu found hardest to adjust to was not being able to see her three children every day. Sometimes she would dream that they were calling her "Mom," and she would always feel empty inside when she woke up.
Looking past the man's worried face, she put her arm around Chen Suisui, who had learned to read people's expressions and was looking pitiful to the side, and said:
"Sui Sui, Mommy also has to go out to study, just like you go to the preschool class. During this time, you have to take good care of your younger brothers and make sure they don't go to any dangerous places."
"No, not on the back hill or by the river. Especially, don't go with strangers, understand?"
"I understand, Mom."
Although Shen Suisui was reluctant to leave, she wholeheartedly agreed after hearing that her mother was also going to study. Moreover, she became even more determined to follow her mother's example and study hard.
Jiang Yu smiled with relief and didn't say anything more. Seeing that the man seemed to want to stay a little longer, she showed no mercy and urged him to take the child and leave quickly.
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The next morning, as soon as the hospital opened, Su Yujing had Luo Zewen complete the discharge procedures. Everything went smoothly, and the group got into the car and headed to the provincial capital.
Accompanying them were two designers from the company, who traveled in a separate car. They were very tactful in their interactions and speech, causing Jiang Yu no trouble.
The night before, Luo Zewen had already booked a place to stay. As the car pulled into the hotel, Jiang Yu was immediately captivated by the garden before her.
Thinking to myself, the provincial capital is really different from the city center; you can see such nice places here. No wonder Bai Ling always has such a superior attitude. If I had grown up in this kind of environment, I'd probably be even more arrogant than her.
Luo Zewen got out of the car and quickly went to the lobby to check in. The room was bright and airy, and the sea breeze blew in as soon as the window was opened, which was very pleasant.
There's also afternoon tea and a variety of meals provided by the staff, so you can sleep all afternoon without being disturbed. And now that the weather is getting warmer, taking an evening stroll on the beach downstairs feels just like being on vacation.
"You are free to move around here now. When it's time for lunch, you can choose to have lunch in your room or go downstairs. After a short rest, go to the auditorium at 2 p.m. sharp for the lecture."
I asked General Manager Luo to prepare paper and pens; I'll bring them to you this afternoon."
Su Yujing put one hand in his suit pocket and used the other to direct Luo Zewen, telling him to get things done quickly. The tickets showed their seats were at the optimal distance from Mr. Gong Sheng; there might even be an interaction opportunity.
Whether the three designers can stand out in this learning experience depends on their performance.
As an amateur designer, he would naturally accompany them. Luo Zewen would only need to drop them off; whether they went back to the hotel or somewhere else, it didn't matter.
The man's plan instantly deflated Jiang Yu, leaving her feeling listless. Even so, she managed to take advantage of the moment to relax.
The hotel wasn't far from the Bai family's villa and meeting hall. Upon receiving this news, Jiang Yu thought about the clothing store again.
This time, however, she was smarter and didn't rush over. Instead, she strolled around the villa area. After all, it was in the same sea area as the hotel where she was staying, so no one would notice.
When Jiang Yu asked Su Yujing for leave, the man offered to accompany her. After being refused, he repeatedly emphasized the importance of safety. Jiang Yu nodded, adding that she wouldn't miss the lecture. She then turned and gracefully departed, like a free butterfly.
It was nearing noon, and the sun wasn't too strong. Jiang Yu walked to the beach, took off her shoes, and felt her white feet feel especially comfortable on the warm sand.
Just as she was pretending to gaze at the distant waves with a group of tourists, a figure behind the villa area caught her attention.
Deng Wei, wearing exaggerated sunglasses that covered half her face, walked casually to a shed. She looked around for a while before moving on to another spot.
At another spot, Jiang Meier had been waiting for quite a while. She was dressed as a maid, so it seemed she had secretly come to meet them while her employer was away.
Jiang Yu's sixth sense told her that the two of them were definitely plotting something big. She quietly approached them without them noticing.
"What's going on? Why are you acting so neurotic? If the people in the villa area see me meeting with a maid like you, they'll laugh me to death."
Deng Wei, legs crossed, was extremely reluctant to meet Jiang Meier's abrupt invitation. But after all, Jiang Meier held leverage over her. Perhaps she could use it later, so she turned a blind eye.
"Miss, I heard that Mr. Bai shut down Jiang Yu's clothing store? That's great news."
Jiang Meier, with a fawning expression, couldn't help but speak:
"My expenses have been a bit high lately, could you give me some money?"
She arranged to meet Deng Wei, most likely for money. After all, she had so much leverage over that woman; there was no reason for her to refuse. Otherwise, things would escalate to a point where neither of them would escape unscathed.
"You work for this important person, yet you're still so out of the loop."
Deng Wei rolled her eyes at her, and when she heard that it was about money again, she couldn't help but point her finger at her nose and start cursing:
"No, Jiang Meier, don't go too far. The money you've asked me for this month adds up to more than a thousand yuan. And even as a maid in a wealthy family, you can earn a hundred or two a month. What do you need so much money for?"
It's understandable that she was angry; she had been living in misery in the Bai family, constantly afraid of being exposed. Now that Bai Qin had come to the house, she was even more cautious with her words.
She's the one who keeps asking for money, as if it just falls from the sky.
"There's nothing I can do. I accidentally broke some of the host's dishes this morning. They were some kind of glass, and they're very expensive. If you don't give them to me, I'll have to ask Young Master Bai Qin for help."
Jiang Meier heard about her current predicament. Since she wasn't being paid, she was going to make a scene. After all, she was supposed to be the Bai family's young lady, but this woman had stolen her away halfway through.
Now she's a pampered young lady, chauffeured around in luxury cars every day, and frequenting all sorts of high-society events. Meanwhile, I'm constantly washing dishes and sweeping floors.
The resentment is greater than that of a ghost.
"Jiang Meier, why don't you go back to the city? This place really isn't suitable for someone as impulsive as you to stay for long."
It's no wonder Deng Wei made sarcastic remarks. Who does housework and breaks five or six sets of dishes a month, especially the really expensive kind?
"If I really go back, I can't guarantee what I'll say. What if Jiang Yu finds me and says everything she should and shouldn't say? What will you do then?"
It's safer to keep a potential hazard close at hand.
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