Rekindle 2003

Chapter 1079 I wanted to turn my heart to the bright moon, but the bright moon shines on the ditch

At 12 p.m. on December 14, the winter night had already fallen early.

Qian Lulu stood at the door of her house, feeling cold and tired.

This was the first time she had returned home so early in so many days.

But she did not look happy at all. She stood at the door with a frown on her face, as if a huge rock was pressing on her heart.

Unlocking the door, she pushed it open, fumbled for the switch on the wall, and turned on the light.

Under the light, she was about to untie her scarf, change her coat, and go to the kitchen to prepare dinner as usual, but she suddenly froze in place.

On the sofa in the living room, Bai Le sat there quietly, motionless, like a sculpture.

Qian Lulu felt a little strange.

Bai Le, who was highly appreciated and valued by Yang Zhiyuan, always finished work very late and was always busy until eleven or twelve o'clock in the evening before going home.

"Xiao Le, why did you get off work so early today?" Qian Lulu asked softly, with a hint of uncertainty in her voice.

Bai Le came back to his senses from his thoughts, looked up at her, a complex expression flashed across his eyes, but was quickly replaced by a gentle smile.

"I have nothing to do today, so I came back early."

Qian Lulu didn’t think much about it, nor did she want to think too much.

She put down her coat and threw herself into Bai Le's arms like a frightened bird.

Her lips pursed and tears could not stop flowing down. "Xiao Le, our company has been acquired by Houpu."

Qian Lulu felt that she was really unlucky.

That Xiao Qing was always like a lingering ghost, always appearing in her life.

Through Bai Le's connection, she got a job at a pharmaceutical company invested by Fantasy Holdings.

Relying on her own efforts and knowledge, and of course because this pharmaceutical company was invested by Fantasy Holdings, Bai Le, as a favorite of the chairman of Fantasy Holdings, was very honored, which allowed her to rise rapidly. In less than two months, she was promoted to the position of deputy team leader of a scientific research team.

The head of the team is an old man who will retire in more than a year, so it is a foregone conclusion that she will take over.

As for her academic qualifications, Bai Le used his connections to help her get a student status at a university in Yanjing.

It's not that graduate students can't transfer schools, but the conditions are more stringent. Fortunately, Yang Zhiyuan has some connections in Jiaotong University, so this is not difficult for someone at his level.

Her dreams and future seemed to be going smoothly.

But now, everything has changed. She feels as if she has returned to being the little girl who was played by fate, helpless and desperate.

Qian Lulu's voice was tearful and her body was shaking slightly.

Bai Le, who was above her head, was stunned for two seconds, then he patted her back with a complicated expression and comforted her, "It's okay, don't be afraid."

Qian Lulu raised her head and looked at Bai Le with tearful eyes, her heart filled with guilt and regret.

She felt that she was really blind and her brain was stuck in the door. How could she give up Bai Le and fall in love with Sui Yong, that mama's boy?

In the past two months, after she and Bai Le got back together, she treated Bai Le even better and served him very carefully.

What also made her feel at ease was that Bai Le was still as compassionate to her as ever and really gave her everything good.

She was using the company-provided car, and the house that Yang Zhiyuan gave her privately was also registered under her name.

What moved Qian Lulu even more was that Bai Le said that he would give her a grand wedding to make up for the shabby first marriage.

A warm feeling surged in Qian Lulu's heart.

She hugged Bai Le tightly, as if she wanted to confirm his existence in this way.

After a while, Qian Lulu asked Bai Le in a low voice, with a strong sense of anxiety and fear in her voice.

"Xiao Le, what do you think...after Houpu Group acquires our company, will I be fired?"

Her eyes were full of worry, for she knew that Mr. Xiaoqing's fiancée, Qin Manyan, was the only daughter of the chairman of Houpu Group.

It is even said that Qing Yun's words are more effective than Qin Manyan's in Houpu Group.

She was afraid that she would be retaliated against because of previous grievances.

Upon hearing this, Bai Le tightened his arms and hugged her even tighter, as if he wanted to give her strength and comfort in this way.

"No, we are all small people. No matter whether it's Qingyun or Qin Manyan, others can't care about us."

Qian Lulu frowned even deeper when she heard that, and she lay on Bai Le's chest, wanting to say something but stopping herself.

After a while, she bit her lip and asked Bai Le in a slightly pleading tone,

"Xiao Le, can you arrange another job for me? I don't want to work there anymore."

Bai Le was stunned when he heard this, kissed her forehead, and explained,

"Don't worry, after all, Houpu Group is Qin Manyan's territory, and you offended Qingyun because of Su Caiwei.

Qin Manyan and Su Caiwei are rivals in love, and they fought for the position of the first wife. So the people of Houpu Group will not touch you, and this is not the way to flatter them."

Qian Lulu knew that Bai Le was telling the truth.

The competitive relationship between Qin Manyan and Su Caiwei makes it unlikely that she will do anything to Qian Lulu because of Su Caiwei's affairs.

In this game of power, a small person like her is not enough to become a victim of their fight.

but……

She knew very well how she came to her position.

The boss Tong in the company who is like a fat pig is not good at selecting talented people for the position.

She was promoted so quickly just to curry favor with Bai Le.

And now that Fantasy Holdings, where Bai Le works, has sold its shares to Hillhouse Group... she feels that her dismissal might be a good ending.

As soon as the news of the merger was announced today, Boss Tong, who had been having affairs with both men and women in the company all day long, looked at me with a strange look in his eyes.

Qian Lulu felt that she might even have trouble gaining a foothold in this company.

At this moment, she felt nauseous in her heart. She knew too well what the look in Boss Tong's eyes meant.

That look, a mixture of desire and evaluation, made her feel like a bitch to be sold, rather than a person with dignity.

Her thoughts drifted back to her college days, how clean and innocent those days were.

There are no complicated interpersonal relationships in society, and no shadows of power.

It was not until she entered society that she realized how clean university was.

In comparison, this society is a dark jungle where people are eaten without leaving any bones.

Powerful men always look at women with a certain purpose, classifying and evaluating them.

In their eyes, there are only three types of women.

One type does not want to go, one type does not dare to go, and one type must go no matter what.

Before, she was the second type in Boss Tong's eyes, but now she is the third type.

She felt a deep sense of powerlessness and despair.

In this world where the strong prey on the weak, she seems to be just a lamb to be slaughtered.

But Qian Lulu was unwilling to accept her fate. There was still a trace of stubbornness and resistance in her heart.

She held Bai Le's hand tightly, as if looking for a kind of strength, a strength that would allow her to persevere.

She knew that Bai Le was the only one who treated her sincerely. There was no dirty thing in his eyes, only pure care and love.

Thinking of this, Qian Lulu plucked up the courage to tell the truth, "Xiao Le, that Boss Tong, after announcing the merger today, the way he looked at me scared me..."

After saying that, she suddenly felt Bai Le's body stiffen.

A cunning light flashed in Qian Lulu's eyes. She knew her influence on Bai Le, and she also knew that her weakness was her most irresistible weapon for men.

Whenever she begged like this, neither Bai Le nor other men could refuse.

She was secretly proud in her heart that every sacrifice of Bai Le was a script she had carefully choreographed.

Her little hands unconsciously clenched tighter, as if she had grasped a life-saving straw, with a hint of pleading in her tone.
"Xiao Le, I don't want to lose this job, and I don't want to leave you. Can you think of another way to help me?"

Her voice was soft, but contained a hint of command.

Qian Lulu felt that the reason why Mr. Xiao Qing kicked Bai Le down in public was because he was furious at Bai Le for not fighting back.

That proves that in Mr. Xiaoqing's heart, Bai Le is a very useful talent.

Facts have also proved this point. In Fantasy Group, Bai Le can still quickly gain Yang Zhiyuan's trust.

In this case, if Bai Le goes back to beg Qing Yun or Qin Manyan to come forward and give Fatty Tong a warning, it will definitely work.

She thought carefully that Bai Le's ability was recognized by everyone, and Bai Le's deep affection and persistence for her was a rare card in her hand.

With a little planning, it could be the key to turning her life around.

Anyway, what was damaged was only Bai Le's manly dignity and pride.

Now that she knows Bai Le's abilities and how good he is to her, Qian Lulu will try even harder to deprive Bai Le of his dignity.

Obviously, Bai Le is a potential dark horse. If he doesn't let his reputation fall, he will be old and ugly in the future...

He can't even wait until he gets old and loses his looks. As Bai Le grows up, many girls will definitely be attracted to him.

This is to prevent problems before they happen.

She wanted to make sure Bai Le would never escape her control, even if it meant making him pay a higher price.

Qian Lulu was secretly calculating in her heart, but what confused her was that this time Bai Le did not agree immediately, but sat on the sofa in a daze.

She looked up at him in confusion, only to see Bai Le looking at her with a complicated look.

This look...

Qian Lulu's heart was beating faster and an inexplicable sense of uneasiness spread in her heart.

Through the misty tears, he stared at Bai Le in confusion.

His silence and hesitation made her feel unprecedented panic.

"Xiao Le? You...what's wrong with you?"

She made an almost inaudible sound with a slight tremor and a hint of fear.

There was a cloud of unresolvable sorrow between Bai Le's brows, and his eyes were deep and complex, as if he was struggling with something deep in his heart.

As Qian Lulu called him softly, he let out a breath slowly, as if to cheer himself up, then reached out and turned on the TV.

On the screen, the anchor of the economic news channel reported the latest developments of the China Business Summit in clear and loud voice.

The camera switches to a group of guests in suits and ties, who are sitting at a round table and enthusiastically discussing the strategic investment of Yanhuang Group's parent company, Sun Moon Light China, in Fantasy Group and Digital China.

"The investment of Sun Moon Light Hua is undoubtedly a shot in the arm for Fantasy Group."

Li Ka, chief economist of the Yenching Institute of Economics, was dressed in a dark blue suit, with sharpness in his brows and powerful words.
"Fantasy Group's recent performance in the market has not been satisfactory. The addition of Sun Moon Light Hua may bring a new management team and operating strategy, which will play an important role in enhancing the competitiveness of Fantasy Group."

There was obvious expectation and confidence in his words.

Another guest, Professor Pi of Economics at Yenching University, nodded slightly, adjusted his glasses, and took over the topic.
"Indeed, and for Digital China, ASE's investment may accelerate its layout in the fields of cloud computing and digital transformation."

His eyes flashed with a keen insight into industry dynamics. "Digital China has been seeking breakthroughs. Sun Moon Light... or the Yanhuang Group's technology and resources may become its new growth point."

"However, we cannot ignore the risks involved."

A female guest said very cautiously, "The joining of Yanhuang Group may have an impact on the existing corporate culture and team. How to balance the interests of the new and old teams will be a big challenge."

The discussion continued, with everyone analyzing the possible impact of this investment from their own perspective.

Some see opportunities, some see challenges.

It is undeniable that this move by SUNY Peng has attracted widespread attention in the industry, and its subsequent development will undoubtedly become the focus of discussion in the industry.

But all this has nothing to do with Qian Lulu.

Qian Lulu immediately looked at Bai Le in panic, "Xiao Le?"

At this time, Bai Le smiled bitterly and shook his head, his eyes filled with deep helplessness and fatigue.

"Lulu, Yang Zhiyuan was taken away by the supervisory department for investigation, and Fantasy Holdings has completely changed, so... I was also fired by Fantasy."

After saying this, his shoulders slumped and he looked like an eggplant hit by frost, completely devoid of energy and spirit.

Qian Lulu froze when she heard this, and suddenly looked up at him with an incredible look on her face. Her eyes were full of shock and panic. She never thought that Bai Le would lose his job.

"Xiao Le, how could this happen?" Qian Lulu's voice was filled with confusion and bewilderment.

She didn't understand why even Bai Le couldn't keep his job.

Bai Le's eyes were full of bitterness, and he murmured,

"Lulu, the business world is like a battlefield. You may be a popular figure today, but a discarded one tomorrow.

Yang Zhiyuan has fallen, and the one in power now is Qingyun's ally Guo Wei, so I am naturally worthless."

After that, he sighed and said, "I originally wanted to keep this news from you until I find a new job."

When Qian Lulu heard Bai Le's words, she couldn't help but feel a sense of urgency in her heart.

She held his arm tightly, her eyes full of anticipation, and asked with a trembling voice,

"Xiao Le, are you really confident? With your talent and ability, I think there will definitely be a lot of headhunters who will contact you, right?"

There was a spark of hope in her eyes.

She had given up the idea of ​​asking Bai Le to ask Qing Yun for help. After all, Qing Yun had a stake in the Fantasy Group now.

Qing Yun indeed treated her like an ant and would not attack her, but Qing Yun also hated her very much.

In this way, Bai Le’s return seems to have become a luxury.

Unless Bai Le chooses to give up on her.

Despite this, Qian Lulu was not too panicked.

She was well aware of Bai Le's talent and ability. His reputation should have spread among major headhunting companies, so he would naturally have no shortage of good job opportunities.

However, Bai Le had a bitter smile on his face, and his voice was filled with helplessness.
“In the IT industry, I’m afraid no one would dare to hire me.

Qingyun has now almost monopolized the entire industry.

Those companies that he has not yet acquired are state-owned enterprises.

And because of Yang Zhiyuan's relationship, I will also be implicated, and it will be difficult for me to gain a foothold in the state-owned assets system.

Lulu, I may need to change my career.

But don't worry, it won't take too long, I will definitely find a good job within three months."

Qian Lulu was stunned for a moment when she heard this. She said in disbelief, "Three months?"

Bai Le explained helplessly, "Resumes and resumes are very important. I need to choose carefully and screen them carefully. Three months is about the right time."

He looked at Qian Lulu apologetically and said, "You may need to work harder in the next three months to support the family expenses.

So... you can't quit yet, just be patient. I'll pick you up every day, it shouldn't be a problem."

Qian Lulu, who had been in a daze, suddenly remembered something. She grabbed Bai Le's clothes tightly, with panic written all over her face.
"What should we do? Yang Zhiyuan has been arrested. This house... and that car!"

Bai Le smiled softly and stroked her back to comfort her.
"It's okay, just return the car, it was originally assigned to me.

Yang Zhiyuan has already transferred the house to us, and the property certificate is in your hands, right? The supervisory department cannot take it back. "

Qian Lulu's expression suddenly turned a little ugly. Her lips moved slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but she swallowed the words back.

Bai Le noticed her strangeness. He gently raised his hand and hooked Qian Lulu's chin with his index finger. His tone was full of tenderness and encouragement.

"Lulu, tell me if there is anything. There is nothing we can't talk about."

Qian Lulu's body trembled slightly, her eyes flickering, as if looking for any trace of displeasure on Bai Le's face.

Finally, with Bai Le's encouragement, she mustered up her courage and said in a low and hurried voice,

"Xiao Le, some time ago you mentioned that the housing prices in Yanjing would continue to rise, so I... I mortgaged our house and bought a house for my mother and brother.

I thought at the time that our combined salaries were so high that we should be able to easily repay the loan.”

When Bai Le heard this, he was stunned. His eyes widened as if he couldn't believe his ears.

Seeing this, Qian Lulu knew that she might have made a big mistake. She began to cry and hurriedly explained,
"I did this to give you a higher status in our family and to earn you more respect."

Bai Le's mood was extremely complicated at the moment. He took a deep breath and asked Qian Lulu in a calm voice.

"So, how much do we need to pay back every month?"

Qian Lulu's face turned even paler, and her voice was almost inaudible.
"I need to pay back 1 yuan every month. I've calculated that although my salary is only 4 yuan, you have 5500 yuan. If we live frugally, we should be able to handle it."

There was an obvious tremor in her voice, and she was obviously worried about Bai Le's reaction.

Qian Lulu knew very well that by doing this, she was actually using her family's money to support her brother.

This behavior is untenable from any perspective.

She used up their common savings and even borrowed money just to meet her family's expectations and fill the bottomless pit that seemed to never be filled.

However, there are bigger problems facing her now.

In order to buy a house for her mother and brother, she almost used up all the family's limited savings to pay the down payment.

Most of it was Bai Le’s money. She had only worked for two months. How much money could she have?
She originally thought that as long as she concealed it carefully, Bai Le would not discover the secret.

After all, they live a simple and frugal life, and their daily expenses are insignificant.

Even when it comes to eating, the two of them actually eat in the company cafeteria most of the time.

However, the cruel reality made her plan completely fail.

The huge mortgage was like a mountain pressing on her shoulders, and her meager salary was simply not enough to bear such a burden.

Facing Bai Le, who was sitting there with a dull and silent expression and gradually turning cold, Qian Lulu felt an unprecedented panic.

Her heart was filled with fear and despair.

In front of Bai Le, Qian Lulu's legs no longer had the strength to support her body. She fell to her knees, hugged Bai Le's legs tightly with her hands, and tears flowed out like a flood.

Her crying was full of regret and helplessness. She kept calling Bai Le's name, begging, hoping to get his forgiveness.

"Xiao Le, I know I was wrong, I really know I was wrong!"

Qian Lulu's voice was filled with tears. She looked up at Bai Le with pleading eyes.

"I was so selfish. I didn't consider your feelings. I just didn't want to disappoint my family. I didn't want them to look down on me..."

Bai Le sighed deeply and closed his eyes, as if he didn't want to look at Qian Lulu's tear-stained face anymore.

Qian Lulu's tears wet Bai Le's trouser legs. Her hands were trembling. She knew that she had touched Bai Le's bottom line.

She sobbed, her voice intermittent, "Xiao Le, please, forgive me this time.

I will find a way, I will work hard, and I will pay you back everything I owe you..."

After hearing this, Bai Le opened his eyes, his eyes revealing a deep helplessness and sadness.

Qian Lulu seemed to be grabbing a life-saving straw, crying with her lips pursed and tears streaming down her face, repeating her pleas and promises over and over again.

At this time, Bai Le smiled with relief, but that smile was full of bitterness.
"Qian Lulu, let's break up. This house...is originally in your name, so of course you have the right to dispose of it.

After all... we haven't remarried yet, and we are not legally husband and wife yet."

Qian Lulu was stunned when she heard this, and stared at him blankly, her eyes full of shock and disbelief.

She never expected that Bai Le would break up with her.

In Qian Lulu's heart, Bai Le has always been the one who supports her unconditionally. No matter what difficulties she encounters, he will stand by her side.

She was used to his presence, just like she was used to the air, and she never thought that one day he would leave.

For her, Bai Le's love was a natural dependence. She firmly believed that no matter what choice she made, Bai Le would understand and accept it.

She thought that as long as she showed a hint of regret, Bai Le would, as always, embrace everything about her with his broad chest.

She thought that as long as she shed a few tears, Bai Le would soften his heart, forget all the hurt, and return to her.

But this time, she was wrong.

There was no longer the tenderness of the past in Bai Le's eyes. His voice was calm and resolute. Every word he said was like a heavy hammer, shattering all of Qian Lulu's fantasies.

She had never seen Bai Le like this, a Bai Le who was no longer shaken by her.

His determination and indifference made her feel unprecedented panic.

A strong sense of uneasiness surged in Qian Lulu's heart, and she realized that this time, she might really lose Bai Le.

Her tears are no longer a tool to gain sympathy, and her pleading is no longer a magic weapon to save the relationship.

She stared at Bai Le blankly, tears rolling down her cheeks silently.

Bai Le took out a few pieces of paper from the coffee table and handed them to her, "Don't cry, wipe it off. Take my advice, you can sell the house to pay off the mortgage."

After saying that, he stood up, took one last look at Qian Lulu, picked up the suitcase at the door, and walked out without looking back.

Qian Lulu stared blankly at the suitcase in his hand that had obviously been packed long ago, as if she understood something.

Her heart was filled with anger and a sense of betrayal, and she couldn't accept what had happened.

Qian Lulu stood up suddenly, staggered a few steps and chased after him, cursing Bai Le for his shamelessness.

Her tears blurred her vision, but her anger made her voice break, "Bai Le, you bastard! So you have been plotting against me all along!
No wonder you kept making excuses for giving me a grand wedding as compensation and hesitated to go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get a marriage certificate!

You said those things on purpose, saying that housing prices would continue to rise and that many people were now mortgaging their homes to buy a second or third home. You just wanted me to fall into your trap so that you could take revenge on me!

Now you walk away, leaving this mess behind, what should I do? ! "

As Qian Lulu kept cursing, she burst into tears.

Her world completely collapsed at this moment.

She had always thought that Bai Le was her safe haven, someone who would protect her at all times, but now, she found out that she was extremely wrong.

She was not stupid. She suddenly realized that Bai Le had never forgiven her.

and so……

She was being taken advantage of by Bai Le for free for several months? !
Bai Le stopped walking when he heard this. He turned around and faced Qian Lulu. He had a faint smile on his face, which revealed a deep sense of relief. "If you weren't greedy and calculating, we could have lived a good life."

He took out a contract from his pocket and threw it in front of Qian Lulu.
"I told you I would give you a grand wedding. This is the hotel reservation form. The deposit is 30,000. You can take it and return it. The money will be given to you.

I still say the same thing, listen to my advice, you can sell the house to pay off the mortgage. "

There was no warmth in his voice, as if he was dealing with a very mundane matter.

Qian Lulu picked up the contract from the ground, looked at the deposit slip on it, and burst into tears.

Her hands were shaking and tears were blurring her vision.

The contract that should have been the beginning of their happiness has now become proof of her despair.

The crying sound echoed in the empty room. Her heart seemed to be hollowed out, leaving only endless pain and emptiness.

She realized that she not only lost Bai Le, but also lost everything she once had.

Her future became vague and uncertain, and she didn't know how to deal with this sudden change.

"You...take care of yourself, we will never do that again!"

After saying that, Bai Le turned around and left, closing the door in one go.

Standing at the door, lighting a cigarette and listening to the crying behind him, Bai Le shook his head.

There was no need to think about it, he dared to guarantee that Qian Lulu would not sell the house.

As for how to repay those loans...

She has always been a smart woman.

only……

What does it have to do with him?
Bai Le shrugged his shoulders and walked downstairs with his luggage.

It's time to return to Yanhuang Group.

If he could defeat Zhao Linghuan, his mission would be accomplished.

Xiaoqing always said that he needed Eagle Claws now.

……

(End of this chapter)