Fu Yuqing’s expression changed after hearing Shi Nuan’s words. His sharp glare landed on her. But Shi Nuan merely straightened her back, completely unafraid of Fu Yuqing’s gaze.
No matter how furious Fu Yuqing was, he couldn’t berate Shi Nuan. He could only let out an awkward chuckle and say, “You haven’t seen your grandpa for so long. Don’t you miss him?”
Shi Nuan frowned. If there was still someone in the Shi family that she truly cared about, it would be the old man. Fu Yuqing clearly wanted her to return as soon as possible so she could say a few nice words to her grandpa and persuade him to agree to Fu Xicheng’s and Shi Wei’s marriage.
These guys surely have it planned well. They’re the ones who screwed me over, yet I’m being forced to cover for them.
Seeing Shi Nuan remain silent, Fu Yuqing continued, “It’ll be the old man’s birthday in a few days, Nuan. No matter what Xicheng and Wei did, the Shi family is still your family, and the old man is still your grandpa.”
“Don’t worry, Mr. Fu. I’ll definitely return for grandpa’s birthday. Is there anything else? If not, I’ll be heading back to work!”
“Think carefully about what I’ve just told you, Nuan. There’s nothing in it for you if you keep carrying on like this. Why can’t you let go? If you could just say a few nice things to the old man, then I promise you that the sales manager position will be yours.”
Shi Nuan raised her head in shock and stared at Fu Yuqing with a very complicated expression. Then, she finally let out a soft chuckle and asked, “Do you not know how to keep your public and private interests separate, Mr. Fu?”
“You…”
“I still have work to do, so I’ll take my leave if there’s nothing else you have to tell me regarding work.”
Fu Yuqing was aghast when Shi Nuan did not give him any form of respect. “You should know your place!” he said ruthlessly while staring at Shi Nuan’s back.
……
A week later, Shi Nuan received a phone call from the old man. “Come back and visit, Nuan. You can count on your grandpa if you need anything.”
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