Phi-Fic Chapter 18 Xiaoyue, you need to be more careful.
Chapter 18 Xiaoyue, you need to be more careful.
In the car, An Xiaoyue and Zhong Lingxi sat in the back row, and Shang Qi took the initiative to extend the partition to give the two enough private space.
An Xiaoyue linked arms with Zhong Lingxi, the two close friends.
"Now you can drink your favorite grape-flavored fruit tea, right?"
Zhong Lingxi refused, saying, "The grapes are extremely sour this season, I don't drink them."
"What are we going to do?" Lingxi has loved playing since she was a child.
Lingxi's life is colorful, while hers is much more monotonous.
Lingxi took her to experience all the delicious food and fun activities, and even her first time climbing a tree to pick wild fruit was with Lingxi.
"Let's go buy some good food to fill our stomachs first, and then I'll take you to do pottery. I've made an appointment with a craftsman. Don't you like four-leaf clover ceramic cups? I'll make one for you."
"I also asked the shop owner about the ceramic cups and checked the shop's qualifications. This shop is a supplier for many brands. The cups they make can be used for drinking water."
Being with Lingxi is great; she's a master planner, and you can just follow her lead.
“Okay. But the man said we have to eat at a restaurant he specified.”
"You're so pitiful," Lingxi said sympathetically. She had someone following her when she went out, and she couldn't even choose what she liked to eat when she ate out.
An Xiaoyue spread her hands, frowned, shook her head, and looked helpless.
She tapped on the partition and raised her voice to tell Shang Qi to go to the restaurant.
"There's nothing I can do. He insists on a healthy and complete baby. I feel he has an extremely strong desire for control, especially when it comes to the baby."
Zhong Lingxi pinched her cheek, "Silly woman, wake up! A whirlwind marriage, what could she possibly have for you? It's definitely for the sake of the child!"
He goes out with bodyguards and drives a Cullinan worth millions, so the man's family must be quite well-off.
The wealthier a person is, the clearer their mind and the more specific their goals. They never waste any time or money on unnecessary people.
"Xiaoyue, you need to be more careful. Don't get divorced right after you give birth. Then the child won't be yours, and you won't even be able to see him."
An Xiaoyue knew that there was a very high probability that things would develop in this direction.
When she signed the agreement with Qiao Xun, she saw that it only included child support, and she knew that as long as she divorced Fu Shengyang, all she would get was money.
She was just too anxious to save her mother, and once she signed the agreement, she didn't care about anything else.
Besides, she still has four years until graduation, and even if the child is given to her, she might not be able to support him.
She cannot be divorced, but what can she do to avoid being divorced?
Upon hearing Lingxi's words, she was at a loss for what to do. Frowning, she said listlessly, "I understand."
Seeing the atmosphere growing heavy, Zhong Lingxi didn't want Xiaoyue's good mood to be affected by things that were yet to come.
"Xiaoyue, don't be afraid, I'm here for you. If I can't handle it, I'll find the best divorce lawyer in our college to help you with your case."
An Xiaoyue thought of Fu Shengyang's cold face. He had such a big family in Beijing, where land was incredibly expensive, and he could even get the director of a liver disease hospital to talk to. His marriage certificate was even issued by the bureau chief. The Fu family must have a lot of influence in Beijing.
Given the vast difference in their circumstances, she could only be notified of the divorce.
But she didn't want to disappoint Lingxi, "Okay, when that time comes, I'll have to trouble Attorney Zhong."
"Hahaha……"
Zhong Lingxi was pleased to be called "Attorney Zhong" by her, because everyone in the workplace called her "Little Zhong".
"However, let me tell you something very mysterious. I feel that luck is not only your lucky star, but also mine."
"Hmm?" An Xiaoyue responded softly, waiting for Zhong Lingxi to continue.
"I just complained to you about working overtime the day before yesterday. Yesterday, the building's electrical system was repaired, and all employees were told to save their data and leave on time. The company has introduced a new policy: department heads will be subject to a bottom-ranking elimination system."
"The document basically states that if work cannot be completed during working hours, it indicates that the leader's management and work allocation abilities are insufficient, and the person will be directly eliminated."
“Those leaders used to say things like, ‘If you’re not good enough, there are plenty of people who can do it.’ Now, the boss is directly targeting the department heads, and those leaders are probably too busy to even take care of themselves. It’s truly a case of heaven getting its eyes on them.”
Zhong Lingxi had a rare day off from work last night. After taking a shower after get off work, she lay down in her small rented room and felt a long-lost sense of happiness.
Although not working overtime is a legitimate demand, it has become a happy thing.
An Xiaoyue thought of the night Zhong Lingxi said that her internship was over and she wouldn't stay at Changfeng Group.
"After your internship ends, if you have the opportunity to stay, will you still choose to stay with Changfeng Group?"
Lingxi was desperate to get into Changfeng Group, simply because Changfeng Group offered very comprehensive benefits to women.
There are three days of menstrual leave and menstrual allowance each month.
Paid maternity leave with job retention for one year; breastfeeding mothers have a separate Eggshell office to facilitate breastfeeding or avoid embarrassing situations.
Unless the mother chooses to return to work after maternity leave, her position will not be changed within one year and her salary will not be reduced within two years.
More importantly, the children of female employees at Changfeng Group's headquarters can attend educational institutions under Changfeng Group free of charge.
In Lingxi's words, all these benefits meant that as long as one could join Changfeng Group, most of the troubles women face in Beijing would be resolved.
Women are not afraid of being unable to return to the workplace after marriage and childbirth. The company will provide support for three years after childbirth, and after three years, the child can attend a kindergarten affiliated with Changfeng Education System, allowing women to return to the workplace and work hard.
This is the best benefit for working women.
Zhong Lingxi disregarded the angry words she had spoken while working overtime; only by being flexible and adaptable can one earn a full meal.
“I will definitely stay. I’m a little unwilling to go back to Jincheng, and I can’t find a company with such good benefits.”
"Keep going, you can definitely do it." An Xiaoyue believed in Zhong Lingxi. Being a lawyer was Zhong Lingxi's passion, and because of that passion, she would put in even more enthusiasm and motivation.
She was moved by Zhong Lingxi's passion and was determined to get the internship opportunity.
While they were talking, the car arrived at the restaurant.
The two were led to their seats by the staff. Shang Qi spoke a few words to the front desk before approaching An Xiaoyue. "Madam, I've ordered your meal according to the young master's request. Please let your friend order her own food. I'll wait for you outside."
"Let's eat together, you should eat too." Anyway, Fu Shengyang can't see it.
A flash of surprise crossed Shang Qi's eyes, and he said respectfully, "Thank you, Madam, but we have rules."
"Oh, then go ahead and eat. Take your time, no rush."
"Okay, young lady."
After Shang Qi left, Zhong Lingxi clicked her tongue and said, "Xiaoyue, I didn't realize you had such a sophisticated air about you as a young mistress."
"No way, you know Shang Qi is the bodyguard, and also that person's eyes and ears."
The waiter brought over water to take our order, glanced at An Xiaoyue, then looked at Zhong Lingxi, and asked, "What would you like to eat, miss?"
Zhong Lingxi is a food lover, and just looking at the pictures of the dishes at this restaurant made her very hungry.
I ordered two, but then I was afraid we wouldn't be able to finish them and would waste them, so I didn't order any more.
Throughout the meal, An Xiaoyue kept looking at the dishes in front of Zhong Lingxi before finishing the nutritious meal that Shang Qi had ordered.
After they finished eating, the two of them quickly made pottery.
An Xiaoyue and Zhong Lingxi were both trying pottery for the first time. The pottery artist was beautiful and skillful.
An Xiaoyue watched with longing as a lump of mud was transformed into the shape of a cup in the young lady's hands.
She followed suit and planned to make a pen holder for Zhong Lingxi, and then draw two cute girls on it, which would represent her and Lingxi.
Although it's a bit old-fashioned, I can spend every day with Lingxi, and our sisterly bond will last forever.
Shang Qi took the photos, and An Xiaoyue, knowing they were for reporting to Fu Shengyang, let her take them.
Focusing all your attention and energy on your hands and experiencing the present moment is a long-lost moment of relaxation.
The final painting was completed three hours later.
Pottery needs to be dried before firing, so Zhong Lingxi left her address and phone number so it could be sent directly to her later.
An Xiaoyue returned to Fu Garden at exactly five o'clock in the afternoon.
Her joy was evident in her light steps.
"Did you have fun, young mistress?" Knowing that she had come to ask for water, Cui Ma took a cup, filled it, and handed it to her.
"Thank you, Aunt Cui. I had a lot of fun."
"Maintaining a good mood is good for both the young mistress and the baby."
"Okay, Aunt Cui, I'm going to take a shower first." Some mud and water got on her trousers while she was doing pottery.
Cui Ma instructed her, "Young Master is keeping the Old Master company. Young Madam, after you finish washing up, you should also go to Songtao Garden for dinner."
An Xiaoyue agreed, her good mood even better because Fu Shengyang was not around.