Rebirth of the Millennial: Getting Rich After Parents Get Laid Off

Chapter 223 Something happened
"Qingqing! This year our village will be the lantern-lighting village! Will you come back to visit?"

After the New Year, Chen Man, who happened to learn that Shen Qingqing was still at home, excitedly ran to find Shen Qingqing to play and told her about the great festivities in their village this year.

Chen Man was admitted to Guangcheng's 985 Normal University. After graduation, she followed her mother to teach at the school.

She teaches a minor subject, not a graduating class, and isn't a homeroom teacher. Although her salary isn't high, only 3,500 yuan a month after deductions, she spends that 3,500 yuan on herself. Since she lives and eats at home, there are no extra large expenses, and she lives a very comfortable life.

So even though she has been working for two years, Chen Man still retains a vibrant and lively aura.

There's absolutely no class atmosphere to it.

Unlike Shen Qingqing, who shuttled back and forth between the studio and Tu Chuan, looking like a zombie that had been drained of its life force, seemingly alive but with its soul seemingly sucked away by something.

However, U-Trail is about to change its name from "U-Trail Education Studio" to "U-Trail Education Company".

After so many years of development, Utour has long since grown beyond what can be measured by the size of a small studio.

Shen Qingqing had been preparing materials to submit the application since the expansion of the training base began. She submitted it just before the end of the year and was now waiting for the review to be completed before the official name change would take effect.

As for the new contracts with various seals, they have already been prepared.

Shen Qingqing lay on the sofa and murmured, "Is it the eighth day of the fourth lunar month this year?"

Chen Man scooped up a spoonful of ice cream: "Yes, yes! The stage was set up a long time ago this year, and I heard they even invited the Chaozhou Opera Troupe to perform Chaozhou opera!"

"And it seems that an overseas Chinese also paid a high price to arrange a fireworks show!"

Shen Qingqing huddled up against Chen Man's lap, resting her head on it, and opened her mouth: "Ah—"

Chen Man had just scooped up a spoonful to put in her mouth when she saw a dark hole appear on her thigh. "Tsk, I told you to open a box yourself if you want to eat it!"

But despite saying that, she still obediently fed Shen Qingqing the spoonful in her hand.

While frantically stirring the scoop of ice cream in her mouth like she was stir-frying vegetables, Shen Qingqing replied, "I've ruined my stomach, you know that."

"But if I have time this year, I'll come back, and you can drive to the airport to pick me up."

Chen Man was initially happy when she heard the first part of the sentence, but when she heard the second part, which said she should drive to pick her up, her face fell again.

"You know I can't learn it! The written and computer-based tests are okay, but I fail the practical driving test every time. If my dad hadn't been watching me, you would have had to come back to sweep my grave!"

Shen Qingqing swallowed the ice cream in her mouth and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"You still have the nerve to laugh? Why don't you learn it yourself?" Chen Man retorted, unconvinced.

"I get carsick!" Shen Qingqing said confidently. "Besides, I have a driver!"

Chen Man: "..."

"I'm going to fight you, you rich guy, to the death!!!"

Chen Man put down the ice cream that was still a third of the way down and was about to tickle Shen Qingqing.

Shen Qingqing cried out in surprise and started arguing with her.

Li Xunli was sunbathing on the balcony when she heard the noise inside. She hurriedly came in and saw that the two working adults were still playing around. She smiled helplessly, shook her head, and let them continue sunbathing.

After her annual leave ended, Shen Qingqing flew directly back to the capital.

She said she would go back soon after separating from Wu Fangyi, but because of Li Xunli's matter, she stayed in Chaocheng for a year before returning.

The moment Shen Qingqing bought the ticket, she sent the flight information to Wu Fangyi, telling her that she was going back.

When Wu Fangyi received the message, she asked if anyone was available to pick her up, and offered to come and get her.

Shen Qingqing said no, she had to go to work, and so did Wu Fangyi. How could anyone ask for leave so soon after starting work?
He said he called Zheng Dongqi to answer.

After replying with an "OK" emoji, Wu Fangyi went off to do her work.

The entire renovation of the base was completed before the Lunar New Year. Zheng Dongqi stayed until the very last step was finished, and then ran around from top to bottom, inside and out, recording more than thirty short videos for Shen Qingqing so that she could see the base was completed as soon as possible.

As soon as Shen Qingqing got off the plane, she didn't even send her luggage back to her apartment. Instead, she had Zheng Dongqi take her directly to the base.

"Dongqi, are you getting married this National Day?" Shen Qingqing asked as she flipped through her notes in the car, suddenly finding a record about Zheng Dongqi at the very bottom.

Zheng Dongqi glanced at Shen Qingqing in the rearview mirror in surprise. "Yeah, how did the young boss know?"

Zheng Dongqi remembered that he hadn't told Shen Qingqing about this. He was even thinking of saving up his annual leave this year and using it all at once.

"I overheard it when I passed by your office once," Shen Qingqing said with a smile.

She didn't take over Xunqing and Jincheng, so she wasn't too sure about the company atmosphere. However, Youqiantu and Tuchuan were companies she had personally trained, so the work atmosphere was very relaxed, and it was fine to chat while working during work hours.

The only requirement is to get the job done properly, and you can choose a work style that is comfortable for you.

"Have you thought about the house yet?" Shen Qingqing asked again.

Zheng Dongqi paused for a moment, then chuckled awkwardly, "No, my girlfriend also wants to buy a house in the capital, but our combined salaries are still a bit short."

"Then would you like to be the company's assistant?" Shen Qingqing casually dropped a bombshell.

Zheng Dongqi is currently only the administrative assistant, meaning he is only responsible for the administrative department. But if he were the company's general assistant, it would be equivalent to being directly promoted to Shen Qingqing's side.

His breathing quickened slightly, and he swallowed hard. "I want to!"

Shen Qingqing raised her eyebrows. "Wait, I may not be able to attend your wedding, but I won't skimp on the wedding gift you deserve."

"Yes! Thank you, boss!" Zheng Dongqi's face flushed with excitement.

Over the years, Shen Qingqing has grown up considerably, but the long-time employees of the four companies still call her "Little Boss," since that's how they've called her since she was a child.

Only the new employees who joined in the last few years will respectfully call him "boss".

After all, the new employees who joined later were about the same age as Shen Qingqing.

Calling him "little boss" is no longer appropriate.

Upon arriving at the training base, Shen Qingqing led Zheng Dongqi through the entire area in the order of the short videos he had sent her. Looking at the training base, Shen Qingqing felt very pleased. "Dongqi, give the order that each department submit a draft of the regulations for the operation of the training base. We will discuss it collectively at the meeting next Monday."

"Yes, young boss!"

On her way home from get off work that evening, Shen Qingqing passed by a cake shop and, tempted by the taste, bought a red velvet cake to share with Wu Fangyi, whose only favorite cake was red velvet. However, when she arrived home, she found a chocolate mousse cake on the table as soon as she entered.

This is her favorite cake.

Shen Qingqing was stunned, and tentatively called out from inside the house, "Sister Fangyi?"

"Hey!" Wu Fangyi's voice came from upstairs, followed by the clattering of slippers.

Shen Qingqing changed her shoes and went inside. As she looked up, she met the gaze of Wu Fangyi, who was walking out of the room and looking down from the second floor.

Wu Fangyi smiled, quickly went downstairs, walked up to Shen Qingqing, and hugged her: "Baby, welcome back!"

During her years in the capital, Wu Fangyi's emotional expression finally became less restrained than it had been in Chaozhou.

Shen Qingqing snuggled against Wu Fangyi, then pulled away, holding up the red velvet cake in her hand. "It seems we bought the same thing twice, what should we do?"

Wu Fangyi was stunned, and she and Shen Qingqing looked at each other.

After a while, the two of them burst out laughing at the same time.

"Then we'll just have to skip dinner tonight and have this for dinner!"

Fortunately, they both bought the smallest size, so they didn't end up stuffed.

Shen Qingqing put her luggage in the room and found that there was no dust in the room, and even the quilt smelled nice. There was no musty smell at all. She happily ran out and shouted down from the second floor, "Sister Fangyi, did you clean my room?"

“Yes, I’ve been doing a quick cleaning for you every day before. When you said you were coming back, I did a thorough cleaning for you. What’s wrong? Does it still smell?” Wu Fangyi was unwrapping two cakes, looking up as she spoke.

"It has no smell! It smells amazing! I love it the most!" Shen Qingqing happily made a heart shape with her hands from the second floor.

After packing her luggage, Shen Qingqing came downstairs to find that Wu Fangyi had already unpacked and arranged both cakes, placed forks beside them, and poured a glass of white peach oolong sparkling water for each of them.

Both of them liked the taste.

Shen Qingqing sat down and took a bite of cake. The silky texture made her squint her eyes in comfort.

Then, the next second, Wu Fangyi said something that almost made her choke to death.

"I broke up with Ziyang."

"Pfft, cough cough... Ah?" Shen Qingqing stared wide-eyed at Wu Fangyi. "W-why?"

Wu Fangyi, who had been eating cake bite after bite, suddenly slowed down. After thinking for a moment, she said, "If I had to say why... maybe it's because I don't love him enough, or maybe I love myself too much."

Hearing Wu Fangyi's words, Shen Qingqing's expression turned serious: "What happened? Did he force you to do something?"

"Not really, it's just that we made different choices. He was pampered by his parents growing up, so it's understandable that he can't let go of them. Besides, his profession doesn't require him to be stationed in the capital. Even if he goes back, he can work online and travel for business anytime. So he wants to go back to Chaocheng to be with his parents."

"I don't want to go back, and I'm not willing to give up my hard-earned job. I'm going to be promoted to supervisor in the second half of the year. And let me tell you a secret, my salary will double, to 6 a month."

"We negotiated for two months, but we couldn't reach an agreement, so in the end we had no choice but to break up."

Shen Qingqing understood. "You brought it up, but he did?"

“I suggested it, but he disagreed, saying we should calm down, and then he went back.” Wu Fangyi took a sip of her water.

Shen Qingqing asked in surprise, "How long have you been back?"

"Not long after, when you said you were coming back, he had just gone back." Wu Fangyi shrugged.

Shen Qingqing originally thought that Wu Fangyi had been bullied, but now it seems that she hadn't. Not only that, but she also tried to resolve the problem by cutting it off completely, but it doesn't seem like she's solved it.

Since he wasn't being bullied, Shen Qingqing couldn't really comment on the matter. She could only say, "Let's leave it to time. Maybe he'll figure it out in time."

Wu Fangyi neither confirmed nor denied the statement.

The two sisters returned to the way they were when they first graduated, going to work together and whoever came back earlier would buy groceries and cook dinner.

Over the weekend, I invited Yao Run and her friends, who were still in the capital, to go out and have fun for two days.

Just when Shen Qingqing thought her life would settle down peacefully and steadily, one night when Wu Fangyi went to pick her up from get off work, they were in a car accident.

When Shen Qingqing received the call from the hospital, she was at the training base conducting the first training mobilization. After listening to the medical staff, she grabbed Zheng Dongqi and ran away.

When they arrived at the hospital, Wu Fangyi was still undergoing emergency treatment. However, the doctor said that the impact on Wu Fangyi's driver's seat was too great, and the surgery was very dangerous. If possible, they could notify her family to stay with her.

When Shen Qingqing heard the news, she felt as if she had been hit on the head with a club. If she hadn't been standing right next to the wall, she probably would have fallen over.

Shen Qingqing took a deep breath and made a phone call to both Li Xunli and Lin Ziyang.

Wu Fangyi lived in their house for those years, so she could be considered half a daughter to them, at least Li Xunli treated her as half a daughter.

Whenever anything was sent from home, it was always in pairs; she would have one, and Wu Fangyi would also have one, and it would always be something to each of their own tastes.

Wu Fangyi told her that she felt the family affection she had never experienced in her own family, but she did in their family.

As for Lin Ziyang, she hesitated for a long time before deciding to call him. She didn't say anything, only "Sister Fangyi was in a car accident, and the doctor asked her family to come and stay with her," and then she hung up.

Whether he comes or not is up to him.

When the surgery had lasted for more than four hours, Shen Qingqing heard hurried footsteps approaching her.

She looked up and saw Li Xunli, Shen Rongzhou, and Lin Ziyang all standing in front of her, looking travel-worn.

Shen Qingqing held back her tears for a long time, but she couldn't hold them back when she saw Li Xunli.

Then Li Xunli hugged him and comforted him, saying, "It's okay, it's okay, Da Bao, Fang Yi will be alright."

Lin Ziyang clenched his fists, silently walked to Shen Qingqing's side, squatted down, and held his head without saying a word.

The surgery lasted almost five hours, just three minutes shy of the five-hour mark.

The operating room lights went out, and the doctor came out first. Lin Ziyang rushed forward in a flash, "Doctor, how is the situation?"

Before the doctor could speak, Wu Fangyi was wheeled out of the operating room.

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