Chapter 125: The Position Definitely Ranks Higher Than Section Chief

She was still holding onto Shen Subai’s arm tightly, her fierce expression slowly turning into a more rigid smile.

Xie Yunshu gradually loosened her grip, then gently stroked his arm, forcing a smile: “Team Leader Shen, what if I said I was just joking, would you believe me?”

Shen Subai snorted, stepped down from the car with his other long leg, then tossed the car keys into Xie Yunshu’s arms: “Don’t delay selling the car. Since you’re not willing to deal with me, why should I be tactful?”

Xie Yunshu was almost frustrated to death. Why did Team Leader Shen always speak in half-sentences?

She quickly grabbed him again, boldly apologizing: “I was wrong, Team Leader Shen. I was just too impatient just now. Actually, I’m really, really grateful to you! Honestly, if it weren’t for you…”

Shen Subai gave her a slightly cold glance, but a smile flickered through his lowered eyes as he took back the car keys: “No need to apologize. If you hadn’t finished that sentence, your anger would be justified.”

Xie Yunshu stood there, thinking about how she had just wanted to kick him, feeling even more that she had overreacted, and continued apologizing obediently: “Then I still have to say sorry.”

The corner of Shen Subai’s mouth lifted slightly; he had no intention to keep her waiting: “I have a say in contracting the canteen, but I’m not the decision-maker. There might be other competitors. So before the canteen starts bidding, just focus on doing your job well.”

Xie Yunshu was stunned. The upright and righteous Team Leader Shen was giving her a backdoor? But why? Of course, she wouldn’t think in that direction, because Shen’s image was too upright, and besides, she was a divorced woman…

“So, is there a chance for me to contract the canteen?” This was what she cared about most.

Shen Subai nodded but spoke frankly: “It’s not a 100% guarantee. I just think you’re suitable, that’s all. The final outcome depends on your own effort. Lately, the project team has been very satisfied with the lunch boxes you provided, in both taste and quality. At least, I think it’s completely qualified.”

Xie Yunshu felt a little warm inside and sincerely said, “Thank you, Team Leader Shen.”

Contracting the canteen at the construction site meant no real competition. As long as she stuck to the principle of small profits but quick turnover, this job could last a long time…

After practicing on the motorcycle for a bit in the afternoon, Shen Subai took her back to the dormitory. Before parking, he asked: “Do you like reading books about architecture?”

Xie Yunshu nodded: “I once wanted to apply to the architecture department in university, but I didn’t even finish high school.”

Shen Subai looked down at her: “I have some architecture books. I’ll bring them to you another day, no need to trouble others.”

Compared to the architect she met for the first time at lunch today, she was naturally more familiar with Shen Subai. Having troubled him more than once, Xie Yunshu boldly turned on her thick skin: “Thank you so much, Team Leader Shen, you’re really nice.”

Another “nice guy” card.

A twinkle appeared in Shen Subai’s eyes: “Xie Yunshu, besides ‘thank you’ and ‘sorry,’ what else can you say?”

Xie Yunshu thought seriously for a moment: “Then how about ‘let me treat you to a meal’?”

This time Shen Subai chuckled lightly and, before turning away, threw out a sentence: “One more thing, I’m seconded here. My position definitely ranks higher than a section chief.”

Xie Yunshu stared at his departing back for a long time, not immediately responding to this strange remark. It was only later, when she went out to get water and ran into Lin Cuiping, that she suddenly recalled what Lin Cuiping boasted about in the morning.

She said her counterpart was a section chief; of course, she couldn’t compare…

Seeing Xie Yunshu staring at her weirdly, Lin Cuiping instantly felt threatened: “Xie Yunshu, my mom’s still waiting for me to cook upstairs. If you hit me now, I definitely won’t go easy on you!”

Xie Yunshu ground her teeth: “If you keep talking nonsense, next time I’ll beat both you and your counterpart!”

Lin Cuiping shuddered, grabbed the basin, and ran quickly upstairs. Once inside, she angrily cursed: “Damn it, Xie Yunshu. I really can’t beat her counterpart!”

Her counterpart wore glasses, was tall but very thin, obviously no match for the man…

This year was not easy for the Lu family. Lu Zhiyuan didn’t want to but still picked Zhou Xinyue up from the hospital.

She had suffered so much these days. Although she wasn’t beaten, the darkness made her feel like she was back in Dashan’s miserable days, making her seem gloomy and depressed.

Lu Zhiyuan didn’t want to look at her. After bringing her home, he only said: “Your father did the Lu family a favor. I won’t kick you out now. In the meantime, find a job quickly and stabilize yourself. Then we’ll get a divorce. Xiao Wei is also Uncle Zhou’s grandson; I will support him.”

Zhou Xinyue was treated in the hospital for so long without the Lu family paying a penny. All the money came from her salary card and year-end bonus. Now she had only a few coins left, yet Lu Zhiyuan still had the face to speak to her like that?

“Support Xiao Wei?” Zhou Xinyue almost laughed. Her father was the Lu family’s lifesaver, and yet he said he would support Xiao Wei! The one who should be supported by the Lu family was her!

Seeing her silent, Lu Zhiyuan grew more impatient: “I’ll send Xiao Wei to school during the day and take him to the hospital duty room at night. In a month at most, we’ll handle the divorce procedures. You’ll move out from here.”

When he pitied her before, he let her live in the marital home and gave her his salary to spend. Now as his wife, without that pity filter, he was cruel and heartless to this extent! Zhou Xinyue fixed her eyes on him, and after a while gave a weak smile: “Zhiyuan, I’ll listen to you.”

Lu Zhiyuan was a bit surprised. He thought Zhou Xinyue would make a big fuss, but unexpectedly, she just obediently agreed?

Zhou Xinyue lowered her head obediently, glanced at Xiao Wei hiding behind Lu Zhiyuan, and made up her mind to kneel, tears streaming down uncontrollably: “Xiao Wei, I’m sorry. From now on, you behave better with Dad. Mommy is no good, forget me, okay?”

After saying this, she turned and kowtowed to Lu Zhiyuan: “Zhiyuan, I know I’ve made mistakes I can never make up for. I only ask you to treat Xiao Wei well for my father’s sake, who saved the Lu family. He’s the only child I will have in this life…”

If pity worked, then she’d keep pretending. After all, Lu Zhiyuan was falling for this act.

In the dark hospital room, Zhou Xinyue had already decided: she had to find another way to hold on to Lu Zhiyuan. And she never expected Lu Zhiyuan to be so arrogant and stupid as to say he would support Xiao Wei.

Xiao Wei was her child now. As long as he was supported, how could Lu Zhiyuan ever completely cut ties with her?