Life truly is a cycle, with fortunes shifting from east to west over thirty years.
Back when Song Qinian joined Dingsheng Group for Shen Chi Yan, he was stubbornly against it. It was only after the old madam intervened that Song Qinian became Shen Chi Yan's personal secretary.
Now, Song Qinian wants to resign, but Shen Chi Yan refuses, appearing pitiful as if about to be abandoned.
Perhaps it was because Shen Chi Yan's image in her heart had always been too grand and aloof.
Whenever Song Qinian saw him looking wronged, she felt an ache in her heart.
She sighed softly and gestured, "I'm resigning simply because I feel this job isn't suitable for me; it has nothing to do with anything else."
If it weren't for wanting Shen Chi Yan to fall for her, Song Qinian wouldn't have joined Dingsheng Group. Although her major was in management, her heart wasn't in it.
After so much, Song Qinian gradually understood that being infatuated with love had no good end.
If the other person doesn't love you, no matter how much you do or how much you give, they won't be moved. Instead, they'll find you annoying.
It's better to make yourself more outstanding.
When she left Qingjiu Village, her grandmother told Song Qinian only one thing.
"If you bloom, butterflies will come."
Song Qinian had been lost in love for several years and finally realized what she should be doing.
Regardless of whether Shen Chi Yan's feelings for her now were genuine or feigned, her path was to improve herself and create her own value.
She wanted to become the best manga artist in the country and create more and better works.
Meanwhile, Shen Chi Yan repeatedly analyzed Song Qinian's words, believing that the job simply wasn't suitable for her and had nothing else to do with it.
Shen Chi Yan's heart leaped with joy. Could it be that Qiqi's reason for resigning wasn't to sever all ties with him?
Knowing that Song Qinian's mind was made up, and that nothing he said or did would change it, Shen Chi Yan dared not use forceful means to keep her.
"Then, after I approve your resignation, if I want to see you, will you refuse to see me?"
This question was crucial for Shen Chi Yan; he had to clarify it.
Otherwise, even meeting would become as difficult as climbing to heaven.
Song Qinian gestured, "No."
Between her and Shen Chi Yan, there was not only love and hate but also tangled and complicated connections.
Shen Chi Yan had saved her time and again; she couldn't possibly end up in a situation where they never saw each other again.
As for matters of the heart, she would leave it to time.
"You said it, so no backing out later."
Shen Chi Yan breathed a sigh of relief, lowered his head, and quickly kissed Song Qinian's cheek. Before Song Qinian could react, he nonchalantly signed her resignation letter.
As if he hadn't been the one acting like a scoundrel just moments ago.
When all the employees learned of Song Qinian's departure, the fighting spirit within each of them ignited.
They had always believed that the future Madam of Dingsheng Group was Lin Qiutong, and many had even bribed Lin Qiutong for promotions.
It was only when Shen Chi Yan frantically searched for Song Qinian that they realized they might have been mistaken.
Those who had previously bullied Song Qinian trembled with fear, hoping she wouldn't hold a grudge and wouldn't badmouth them to General Manager Shen.
Song Qinian was likely the first person to be personally escorted out of the president's office by the CEO after resigning. Seeing this, everyone confirmed their inner suspicions.
They could only gossip privately about when Shen Chi Yan and Song Qinian got together and what had happened between them, so they sought out Miao Zi Ai for gossip.
Although Miao Zi Ai knew Song Qinian and Shen Chi Yan were married, she didn't know the specifics. However, she had a vivid imagination. Seeing everyone's curiosity, she fabricated a love story about a domineering CEO falling for a mute underclassman.
"You might not know this, but our General Manager Shen and Nian Nian were both students at Jinghua University. Our General Manager Shen was two grades ahead of Nian Nian because he skipped grades, making him Nian Nian's senior. General Manager Shen fell in love with Nian Nian at first sight and naturally didn't want anyone else to snatch her away. As soon as Nian Nian graduated, General Manager Shen proposed. They were a perfect match, so naturally, they got together."
Although this was fabricated by Miao Zi Ai, it was infinitely close to the truth.
Once this version spread, coupled with the phenomenon of people passing it on, it reached Shen Chi Yan's ears as a story of a domineering CEO forcing his love.
It was said that Shen Chi Yan had set his sights on Song Qinian in college, and despite Song Qinian having a boyfriend, he used various schemes and tricks to marry her.
Unsure of his wife, he even insisted she become his personal secretary, keeping her close for daily observation.
Perhaps, during the times they didn't know, they even engaged in quite a bit of office "play."
Compared to the pain he had caused Qiqi in reality, Shen Chi Yan preferred this version.
Miao Zi Ai also received a substantial bonus for her creative talents.
After leaving Dingsheng Group, Song Qinian went to the hospital and found her previous doctor.
The doctor handed Song Qinian a report. Upon seeing the conclusion in the final line, a conclusive report, she saw that the DNA match between the two individuals was 0.01%, meaning Mu Yuxin and Lin Xing'an had no blood relation.
Song Qinian frowned. Had she been overthinking things?
As soon as Song Qinian left, the doctor immediately called Shen Qiwen.
After hearing what the doctor said, Shen Qiwen asked, "Did she say anything? Or did she have any suspicions?"
"She's mute, so she didn't speak. She just took the report and left. Her expression seemed to indicate she believed it and had no suspicions."
"Understood. You did well this time. If you see her again, trying to test anyone's DNA, contact me immediately. The money will be transferred to your account as promised."
"Yes, yes. Thank you, Mr. Shen."
After hanging up the phone, Shen Qiwen looked at the darkening sky outside the window, his mind filled with a thousand thoughts.
He hadn't expected Song Qinian and Shen Chi Yan to be so lucky. Four heinous escaped murderers failed to take their lives and instead met their demise deep in the forest.
Four wastes, utterly useless!
However, it was best for Song Qinian to believe that Mu Yuxin and Lin Xing'an had no connection. Otherwise, if it threatened Lin Qiutong's personal interests and safety, he still wouldn't let Song Qinian off the hook.
Just then, Shen Qiwen was summoned to Shen Chi Yan's office.
Shen Chi Yan had recovered and was about to handle company affairs. The biggest project at the end of the year was the new railway line project.
Shen Chi Yan looked at the project progress in his hand and glanced coldly at Shen Qiwen, "General Manager Shen, more than half a month has passed. Why has the project not started? Do you plan to delay it until next year?"
Shen Chi Yan was extremely rigorous and strict at work. He would not show favoritism to Shen Qiwen simply because he was a member of the Shen family.
Shen Qiwen's expression was grim. Shen Zhengming knew Shen Chi Yan would use this matter to attack, so he feigned illness and didn't come to the company these past few days, leaving him to face Shen Chi Yan.
"I apologize, General Manager Shen. Mr. Li encountered some issues, which resulted in a delay in funding and consequently the commencement of work..."
Before Shen Qiwen could finish, Shen Chi Yan calmly interrupted, "This project was strongly recommended to me and the board by your uncle. Since you promised everyone you would handle it well, don't disappoint everyone, especially your uncle!"
Emerging from the president's office, Shen Qiwen's face was filled with a sinister gloom. Shen Chi Yan had only given him one week, and he had no idea whom he had offended that Li Junchen refused to see him.
The only solution now was to expedite the marriage alliance with the Lin family.