under the foggy mountain

Chapter 54 Qinglian resigns from Sun's Paper

After two days, the rain stopped, and the north wind picked up again, making the weather even colder.

After breakfast, Tao Lanying lit a fire in the hearth, hung up a kettle, and boiled water while roasting.

"Auntie." Tao Xinping opened the door and came in, called out, went to Tao Lanying and squatted down, stretched out his hand to warm the fire, "Oh, it's really cold outside."

Tao Lanying responded with a smile, and got up to get the stool.Tao Xinping quickly moved one and sat down.

For the past two days, Tao Xinping has been living in the Tang family and running between the Yuan family.Since accepting Liu Meihui's request, she wanted to learn more about the thoughts of the two families.

Tao Lanying asked: "Peace of mind, did you go to find Qingqing?"

After Tang Qinglian came back from Yuan's house that day, her face was red and she was smiling all the time.Tao Lanying knew that this marriage could probably be settled.She was as relaxed as if she had let go of a heavy stone, but when she asked her daughter, she smiled and did not answer.She thought it was her daughter who was shy.The next day Tao Xinping came to ask Tang Qinglian, but Tang Qinglian still smiled and did not answer.The two asked repeatedly, before Tang Qinglian replied, "Let me think about it again."

Tao Xinping replied: "Gu, I found it. I just went to Qingqing's office."

Tao Lanying asked: "Did Qingqing agree? What did Qingqing say?"

Tao Xinping smiled and said, "Gu, you are in a hurry! You are in a hurry to marry off your daughter, aren't you?"

Tao Lanying also laughed, and said: "Hehe... peace of mind, I see that Qingqing has already been tempted. Now that you are tempted, hurry up, why are you always procrastinating like this!"

Tao Xinping smiled, took Tao Lanying's hand, and said, "Gu, Qingqing agreed! Qingqing means to get engaged first, then get married, and also, she is going to work as an accountant in the paper factory."

Tao Lanying smiled, let out a sigh of relief, squeezed Tao Xinping's hand tightly, and said, "Peace, I feel at ease now! I know Qingqing's heart has been moved this time, but I don't know What exactly is she thinking? Now that it’s all over, she has clearly expressed her thoughts. Wuhua is a good boy, and Secretary Yuan’s family are also very good. Qingqing is a lucky person!"

"Gu, you are right, Qingqing is really blessed. My family Zhijian also said that Wuhua is the best among the young people in Zhangshuwan. But then again, our Qingqing is not bad. Ah! You want to look good, you want to be cultured, even Mr. Sun appreciates Qingqing!"

"Xin Ping, what you said is true. My family Qingqing is sweet after bitterness!"

Having said that, Tao Xinping gently pulled out his hand, patted Tao Lanying's shoulder, and said, "Gu, I have a worry now, what's Dad's opinion?"

Tao Lanying glanced at Tao Xinping and said, "Xinping, you all know your uncle! He is an honest man! Don't think he is ignoring Secretary Yuan now, in fact he has long since stopped hating Secretary Yuan. Moreover, I can see that he likes Wuhua very much in his heart!"

Tao Xinping said: "That's good. Aunt Gui was quite worried when she mentioned this yesterday! I'll tell her later."

Another few days passed.

That day, Tang Qinglian finished her work and saw the door of Sun Chengye's office was open. She walked to the door of the office, knocked on the door twice, and asked, "Mr. Sun, can I come in?".

Sun Chengye was writing something, raised his head, and said with a smile, "Please come in."

Tang Qinglian went to the desk and sat down.

"Qinglian, you've always behaved like this. If I'm in the office from now on, you can just come in." Sun Chengye said with a smile, then lowered his head and began to write again.

Tang Qinglian did not reply immediately.

Sun Chengye wrote for a while, but didn't hear Tang Qinglian's answer, so he looked up and saw Tang Qinglian was looking at him with a smile.Sun Chengye asked: "Qinglian, what's the matter?"

"Mr. Sun, according to your request, I asked my brother-in-law to visit all the paper mills in Huangqiao and ask the owner of the paper mill."

"How about it?"

"There are no paper mills interested in cooperation..."

Sun Chengye smiled and said, "I expected this."

Tang Qinglian said with a little embarrassment: "Mr. Sun, I didn't do the job you assigned, I really..."

Sun Chengye interrupted Tang Qinglian with a wave, and said, "It's not your fault, Qinglian, it's my problem."

Tang Qinglian looked at Sun Chengye and said, "However, Mr. Sun, I heard the news that Qianghua Paper Factory doesn't want to do it any more and wants to sell it."

After hearing this, Sun Chengye pondered for a while and said, "Qianghua Paper Mill is doing well. Qinglian, do you know the reason?"

Qinglian said: "I heard from my brother-in-law that Boss Ren took over a big engineering project and wanted to sell it because he couldn't take care of it."

Sun Chengye nodded and said, "Ah, is it? I see."

Tang Qinglian said: "Mr. Sun, I..."

Seeing Tang Qinglian hesitate to speak, Sun Chengye asked: "Qinglian, is there anything else?"

Tang Qinglian looked at Sun Chengye and said, "Mr. Sun, today... I'm here to resign from you."

Sun Chengye was taken aback when he heard this, and quickly said: "Qinglian, you have done a good job here, why do you want to resign?"

Tang Qinglian smiled and said, "Mr. Sun, I'm getting engaged."

Sun Chengye was a little surprised. He immediately stood up and said with a smile on his face: "This is a happy event! Congratulations, Qinglian!"

"Thank you, Mr. Sun."

"Is there no conflict between your engagement and work? Why do you want to resign?"

"Mr. Sun, I am engaged to Yuan Wuhua. His family owns a paper factory. I am worried that there will be problems."

Sun Chengye smiled and said: "You are engaged to Wuhua, this silly boy is quite lucky! Qinglian, it doesn't matter that Wuhua's family has a paper factory, don't leave, stay and help me!"

With tears in her eyes, Tang Qinglian said, "Mr. Sun, I really want to stay too! You are so kind to me, I am reluctant to leave Mrs. Sun! But, after thinking about it, it's better to go."

With that said, he took out the resignation letter from his pocket and handed it to Sun Chengye.

Sun Chengye took the resignation letter, put it on the table, and said, "Qinglian, have you made up your mind?"

Tang Qinglian nodded and said, "Mr. Sun, I'm sorry! I'm about to get engaged, please find someone to work in the statistics office. I will come to work until the person is arranged."

Sun Chengye asked Tang Qinglian when she was engaged, and Tang Qinglian told him.

Sun Chengye said: "Okay, Qinglian, I will arrange people in place for these two days."

Tang Qinglian stood up, bowed to Sun Chengye, and said, "Thank you Mr. Sun! I had a good time at Sun's Paper, and I will always remember Mrs. Sun and Mr. Sun!"

Sun Chengye took a step forward and said emotionally, "Qinglian, I wish you the best of luck! Thank you for your help to Mrs. Sun!"

Sun Chengye sent Tang Qinglian out of the office and into the corridor.

Zhou Weiming came out of the office and saw Tang Qinglian approaching the door of the statistics room, and asked, "Master, what is Qinglian doing here?"

Sun Chengye said: "Qinglian is going to be engaged to Wuhua, so she resigned."

After speaking, he turned and entered the office.

When Zhou Weiming heard this, he immediately stood there as if petrified.

(End of this chapter)