Old Madam Qing noticed that Qing Muye's temperament had changed greatly recently. When he returned to the Qing family's old residence, she tried to communicate with Qing Muye, but he seemed like a changed person, impervious to reason, which greatly disappointed Old Madam Qing.
She figured Qing Muye must have some unspeakable secret or was forced into something. Feeling her age, she didn't want to get involved in her child's affairs and therefore no longer insisted on Qing Muye maintaining a friendly relationship with Meng Jingwei.
Lu Yanming did not expect Old Madam Qing to say that. His brows furrowed, and he sighed, "Understood, Grandma."
After hanging up the phone, Lu Yanming impatiently tossed his phone onto the table and turned to sit in his executive chair, looking up at Qing Muye. "Since Jingwei can't find a job recently, why don't you let her work for me now."
He knew that Qing Muye's decision must have a hidden reason, so he decided to help.
Qing Muye held a cigarette between his fingers, brought it to his lips, took a deep puff, and exhaled a faint wisp of smoke towards Lu Yanming. "What, does elder brother not understand what I mean?"
Although Lu Yanming was the eldest among the brothers, Qing Muye rarely called him 'elder brother.' The fact that he used the term now carried a sarcastic undertone.
It was as if he was mocking Lu Yanming.
"I understand perfectly what you mean. But I certainly won't disobey Old Madam Qing's orders." Lu Yanming raised his hand and shrugged. "Old Madam Qing has always been very kind to me, and I owe her a great debt of gratitude. Now that she's asking me to repay that kindness by helping Jingwei, I really can't refuse."
This reason was fabricated by Lu Yanming himself.
Because he knew Qing Muye wouldn't reveal his true intentions at the moment, as a brother, he naturally had to find a way to keep Meng Jingwei, lest she end up on the streets.
Hearing this, Qing Muye's expression turned cold. "So, you don't want me as your brother anymore?" he questioned.
Meng Jingwei, who was dining nearby, listened to their conversation and mused internally…
Is Lu Yanming really willing to take her in because of Old Madam Qing?
Suddenly, she felt a flicker of warmth in a cold world, which touched her deeply.
"If you insist on putting it that way, there's nothing I can do."
Lu Yanming narrowed his eyes slightly. "Muye, you are being too heartless. I heard that you forced Jingwei to apologize just because of the conflict between Yun Shasha and Jingwei. When she refused, you decided to cut off her livelihood. This is too much."
Qing Muye fell silent. He impatiently raised his hand to adjust his tie. "This is your choice. I hope you won't regret it."
With that harsh remark, Qing Muye turned and left.
As he left, he didn't even glance at Meng Jingwei.
His decisive turn without a hint of hesitation, his resolute attitude truly chilled Meng Jingwei's heart.
*Clang—*
The office door was slammed shut forcefully.
Only then did Meng Jingwei put down her chopsticks, sit on the sofa, and sigh deeply.
Lu Yanming remained silent, watching her quietly. Meng Jingwei tilted her head, looking out the window, finding her food tasteless.
After a long while, she picked up her chopsticks to continue eating and didn't forget to thank Lu Yanming, "Brother Yanming, thank you."
Regardless of Lu Yanming's reasons for helping her, she would always remember it.
Meng Jingwei had initially thought Lu Yanming would refuse her, but she never expected him to fall out with Qing Muye for her.
Such a reversal left her speechless.
"No need to thank me. I also promised Old Madam Qing, so I had no choice," Lu Yanming said with a cold snort, adopting a detached demeanor and returning to reviewing contracts.
Finally, he added, "However, you have no experience in my company, and I won't keep a useless person just because I promised Old Madam Qing."
Meng Jingwei naturally understood the meaning behind Lu Yanming's words and immediately stated, "Don't worry, President Lu. As long as you give me a job, I can do anything well."
She still didn't believe there was anything she, Meng Jingwei, couldn't do well.
"I'll arrange for you to work at the 4S dealership for a while. We'll consider other matters later."
Although Lu Yanming's initial intention was to help Meng Jingwei, he was well aware of the need to maintain distance between a man and a woman.
The best way to help Meng Jingwei while keeping his distance was to have her work in car sales.
Being a sales consultant was a skilled job that tested one's abilities.
He believed Meng Jingwei would do well working at the dealership.
At the very least, she would have a basic salary and wouldn't starve on the streets.
Meng Jingwei was eating rice, reminiscing about her experiences in Lancheng over the past year and more. From working as a security guard and doing delivery work at the nightclub; to starting her own business and then failing; to working at Lü Sen's Huayu Media.
In just over a year, she had switched jobs so many times, and now she was going to be a salesperson at a 4S dealership.
She couldn't help but sigh…
Life, indeed, was full of ups and downs, downs, downs, downs, downs…
"To give you a way to live, I have already fallen out with Muye. If you feel that being a model before and now selling cars at a 4S dealership is beneath you, you can refuse."
Lu Yanming's expression was serious and unsmiling.
"No, I don't mean that."
Meng Jingwei shook her head. "President Lu, you've given me a way to survive, and I am deeply grateful. How could I be picky?"
"It's good that you know."
Perhaps due to the shift in roles, Lu Yanming's attitude towards Meng Jingwei also changed significantly.
Or perhaps, at work, their interactions were no longer relaxed and pleasant, but rather stiflingly serious.
Meng Jingwei silently finished her lunch, cleaned up the bowls and chopsticks, then stood up and walked in front of Lu Yanming. "President Lu, I'm ready. When can I start working?"
Lu Yanming, who was looking at documents, was slightly surprised by Meng Jingwei's words.
He looked up, gazing at the stunning woman standing before him. Her eyes held a touch of aloof nobility, and her outstanding aura gave her an unapproachable presence.
Lu Yanming knew that it was easy to go from frugality to luxury, but difficult to go from luxury to frugality.
Meng Jingwei's career at Huayu Media was booming. She had even been an extra in Ji Lanfeng's crew a couple of days ago, her future seemingly bright.
Suddenly, due to Qing Muye's affairs, her 'career' had plummeted. He thought Meng Jingwei would resist like a spoiled young lady, but he never expected her to agree so readily.
This kind of personality truly earned his admiration.
"Are you sure you've thought this through?"
He asked.
Meng Jingwei's red lips curved slightly. "Do you think I'm joking, President Lu?"
At the Qing family's old residence, Old Madam Qing had tried to matchmake them, so their interactions at the time were playful, with a give-and-take dynamic that was quite relaxed.
Now, as they discussed work matters with serious expressions, their diligent and serious attitude towards work impressed Lu Yanming greatly.
"Very well. I'll give you a one-month probation period. If you can't sell a single car, then this line of work isn't for you."
Lu Yanming's 4S dealership sold high-end cars, and the sales capabilities of his staff were not to be underestimated.