Jian Suiying lived a rather lazy life for a while.
He worked two days and took one off, spending his time at Xiao Zhu's place eating, drinking, and playing video games—hardly doing anything else.
Xiao Zhu's school was on break, and he was the type who thrived at home. Aside from grocery runs, he stayed put, keeping Jian Suiying company.
The news about the boss replacing him had spread throughout the company, and Jian Suiying had already made personnel arrangements.
But he realized that as long as he let go, no matter how those two idiots schemed, it wouldn't affect him. It turned out that once you could
let go, the road ahead truly was wide open and boundless.
Fifteen days after that call with Jian Suilin, Jian Suilin called him back, saying the funds were ready and the contract could be signed anytime.
Jian Suiying was straightforward, instructing him to come to the company that very afternoon.
When the two met in Jian Suiying's office, their respective lawyers and subordinates were seated in the room, preventing them from meeting alone.
Jian Suiying sat immovable in his executive swivel chair. When Jian Suilin entered, he didn't bother offering his man a seat.
crossed his legs and extended a hand. "Bring it over for me to review."
Jian Suiying took it, read it from beginning to end, then passed it to his lawyer. After the lawyer reviewed it,
returned it to him with a nod.
Jian Suiying slammed the contract down on the desk, picked up a pen, and signed it. Then he looked up at Secretary Liang and said, "You go with him
their people to the bank. The bank closes in two hours. Get this done."
Secretary Liang nodded in understanding and left with Jian Suilin's people.
After signing, Jian Suiying tossed the pen aside. "The office will be cleared out for you tomorrow. You can leave now."
The two remaining members of Jian Suilin's team looked awkward. Jian Suilin himself remained composed, but what troubled him
was that his older brother hadn't once looked him in the eye since he'd entered the room.
The office was instantly left with only the two Jian brothers. Jian Suiying shot him a sidelong glance.
Jian Suilin watched his brother's haughty expression, a tingling sensation stirring within him.
True to his reputation as the eldest brother, even in utter defeat, he still carried himself with an air of superiority, never allowing anyone to underestimate him.
Jian Suiying narrowed his eyes slightly. "Still not leaving? Looking for a beating?" Jian Suilin murmured, "We've already moved out."
"Fine. I'll drop by sometime to inspect things. Might as well remodel your place and that woman's room while I'm at it."
Jian Suilin paused for a moment. "Brother, I know you hate me, but..." "Hate you?" Jian Suying chuckled. "You really think highly of yourself." Jian Suilin's face instantly drained of color.
Jian Suiying picked up the internal phone. "Have Sister Chen bring a few cardboard boxes. You two come help me pack up the office." Jian Suilin said, "Brother, let me help you pack."
Jian Suiying shot him a look of disbelief. "Do you really have to be so pathetic? What's the point?"
Jian Suiying scoffed, "All you ever do is play the underdog. You're addicted to it, aren't you? Can't turn back now, huh? You're a big boss now—what the hell are you still playing at?"
Jian Suilin smiled bitterly: "You're right. I'm hopelessly addicted."
Jian Suiying pointed toward the door. "Get out. I hope I never have to see you two again in my lifetime—a mother and son who can't live comfortably without taking advantage of others."
uncomfortable."
Jian Suilin's body trembled slightly, a strange smile spreading across his face. "Brother, you've never looked up to me in your life, have you?
No matter what I achieve, no matter how high I climb." Jian Suying snorted in contempt, not even bothering to respond.
Jian Suilin pressed on: "Then what about Li Yu? What makes him so special? Why do you hold him in such high regard? Why do you like him? What exactly is so great about him?"
Jian Suiying grabbed a hardcover book weighing over three pounds and hurled it at Jian Suilin. "You fucking talk too much,
Get lost!"
Jian Suilin shot him a fierce glare before turning and walking away.
A moment later, Chen Jie, the company cleaner, entered with two young staff members and began packing up Jian Suiying's belongings.
After over an hour of packing, the two girls finally left, leaving Sister Chen to finish cleaning.
Jian Suiying clutched a velvet box in his hand. Ever since he'd pulled it out of the drawer, he'd been staring blankly at it.
in a daze.
Had he not seen it again, he would have forgotten this thing still lay hidden in his desk drawer—proof of how
just how foolish he had once been.
He slowly lifted the lid. Inside, two men's diamond rings still lay quietly. Under the light, the diamonds refracted
a magnificent brilliance.
Jian Suiying felt his heart shatter like the dazzling light split into countless fragments by the diamonds, now scattered beyond recognition.
what shape it had taken.
With a snap, he closed the lid and called out, "Sister Chen."
Sister Chen, who was cleaning up trash, looked up. "Yes, boss."
Jian Suiying tossed the velvet box into her arms. "Have the driver take these boxes to my place. This one's for you—
go sell it."
Without another word, she strode out of the office.
T he elevator carrying Jian Suiying came to a smooth stop on the first floor. A crisp "ding" sounded as the doors slowly opened. Li Yu's
His fair, handsome face suddenly filled her vision.
Caught completely off guard by his appearance, the usual indifference on Li Yu's face froze. The scene
seemed to shift in an instant. It transported her back to that summer in her living room, the moment he turned his head and their eyes met.
Jian Suiying could almost hear the sound of her heart fluttering, echoing from a past she had left behind.
Thump, thump. Each beat pounded relentlessly against his chest.
Now, in another fleeting, unintended moment, their eyes met. As if connected by telepathy, both hearts simultaneously throbbed with an indescribable, dull ache.
Jian Suiying forced himself to maintain his armor, lifted his chin, and stepped out of the elevator one step at a time, walking past Li Yu.
.
As he brushed past, Li Yu closed his eyes.
Only after the footsteps faded did Li Yu open his eyes again, his gaze holding both hidden pain and unwavering resolve. He stepped into the elevator, heading to find Jian Suilin.
By the time Li Yu emerged from the office, night had fallen and the company was nearly deserted.
Lost in his own thoughts, he rounded a corner and suddenly collided with someone.
"Whoa!"
Sister Chen called out to Li Yu, stepping in front of him with a look of urgency. Li Yu asked, "What's wrong?"
Sister Chen glanced around to make sure no one was nearby before saying with a troubled look, "Could you get in touch with the boss? I have something urgent." "What is it? Just tell me."
While Sister Chen was still muttering, Li Yu had already taken the box and gently opened it.
The force of pulling it out lifted the ring along with the sponge beneath it. Only then did he notice a small note tucked under the sponge.
His heart was pounding violently.
He unfolded the note. Only a single line was written there.
"To my most beloved darling, Little Yu Yu, I promise to cherish you dearly from now on—Your Jian Ge"
Li Yu felt a searing pain in his heart, as if his insides were being torn apart, as though someone were trying to split him
split him in two. The agony was so intense he could barely stand upright.
Slowly and weakly, he slid down the wall until he sat on the floor, burying his face in his chest.
Sister Chen was terrified, asking repeatedly, "Little Li, what's wrong? Where does it hurt? What's wrong with you?"
Li Yu waved weakly. "Leave me alone... Go... Just leave me..."
And what had he done?
Li Yu could no longer tell where he was. Without Jian Suiying, every place he went felt like stepping into an ice cellar.
Jian Suiying had already transformed him into this state, yet it was laughable that he had ever doubted how deeply he loved Jian Suiying.