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Director Lin pointed at Zhou Chen and was so angry that he couldn't utter a word. Although he was the director, for the company, famous designers were the backbone. If the leaders knew that it was he who forced Zhou Chen away, he would probably be in trouble.

But Zhou Chen has made up his mind. If he felt a little psychological burden when he resigned for the first time, he really has no pressure at all this time. Although he has not yet achieved financial freedom, he is too lazy to waste time here.

In order to design the plan these days, he even delayed the writing of his novel. In just these two weeks, he missed out on more than 100,000 words, and at least lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in earnings.

"Boss, Boss, don't be impulsive."

At this time, several people from Zhou Chen's team came over, two women and one man. They had followed Zhou Chen for several years. One of them was an architectural designer like Zhou Chen and was his deputy. The other two were assistant designers with little experience, Qiqi and Feifei.

As a member of Zhou Chen's team, if Zhou Chen leaves, their team will be ruined. More importantly, they have a good relationship with Zhou Chen and do not want Zhou Chen to leave on impulse.

Zhou Chen looked at them and said, "Stop talking. I have made up my mind. In fact, I have been thinking about resigning for a long time. I was originally planning to resign after I finished the deal with the horse racing group. But now that someone doesn't like me, I will do as he wishes."

"Don't worry about me, just stay and work hard. The work here is actually pretty good. As long as you work hard, you will be rewarded."

"Boss..."

Zhou Chen stopped them, then looked at Director Lin and said coldly: "I still have to say that I am worthy of my work. I have already finished the case of the horse racing group. I was going to go to Fang Yuanyang after refining it, but since you can't wait, I am too lazy to talk nonsense with you."

"Although you are unkind, I will not be unjust. I will not take the design plan of the Horse Racing Group away. I will give it to my team, and I will also tell them how to persuade Fang Yuanyang. As long as they follow my instructions, the chances of winning the Horse Racing Group case will be more than 80%. This can be regarded as my last contribution to the company."

After that, he said to the three members of his team: "Come with me, I will leave everything to you before I leave."

Without even looking at Director Lin's gloomy expression, Zhou Chen left with the three members.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 38 Decisiveness, Nan Li's Comfort

"Boss, you really have to resign."

Listening to Zhou Chen's serious arrangements for their work after leaving, Qiqi and the other two all looked unhappy. The three of them were able to get good salaries now because they followed Zhou Chen and belonged to a small team.

But once Zhou Chen leaves, their team will either be disbanded or assigned to someone else. No matter which one, their treatment will definitely be greatly reduced.

Looking at his three subordinates, Zhou Chen sighed, "I have been doing this job for more than ten years. Although my current position is good for many people, I am still working for others. I plan to resign and take a break for a while, then start my own business and become a boss. If you really care about me, you shouldn't stop me."

When they heard that Zhou Chen wanted to start his own business and be his own boss, Qiqi and the other two's eyes lit up.

"Teacher Xia, are you planning to open your own design company? If so, can I follow you?"

Qiqi asked Zhou Chen frankly and expectantly.

Zhou Chen smiled and said, "I haven't made up my mind yet, and I don't necessarily want to open a design company, so don't let your imagination run wild. Just stay here and do your job well. I'll leave the Sai Ma Group Building project to you. Just talk to Fang Yuanyang as I say, and he will most likely agree. If you have any questions later, you can also call me for advice."

Seeing that they were unable to stop Zhou Chen from resigning, the three of them could only lament the pity.

After arranging his work matters, Zhou Chen went to the Human Resources Department and handed in his resignation letter.

Such a decisive resignation surprised many people. After all, Zhou Chen was also a famous architectural designer in the design institute. He just said a few words to the director and was going to resign on the spot. He didn't leave himself any way out.

The Human Resources Department did not approve it on the spot, but said that it had to go through the procedures and could only approve it after all the work was handed over.

Zhou Chen had no objection to this. It was almost the end of the month, and according to the labor contract, his salary would not be reduced.

No matter what, they dared not deduct their wages. After all, this kind of semi-public and semi-private enterprise attached great importance to its reputation and it was impossible for them to make a fuss over a tiny bit of money.

When Zhou Chen left the office with his things, many people were watching, including Director Lin who had argued with him.

Seeing Zhou Chen was so determined to leave, Director Lin felt extremely regretful, because Zhou Chen was the most capable designer under him, and a lot of his work was given to Zhou Chen. Once Zhou Chen left, he would definitely be greatly affected.

He also knew that Zhou Chen had some connections in the design institute, and he was afraid that Zhou Chen's departure would have some impact on his work.

Director Lin tried to persuade Zhou Chen to stay several times, but due to the sake of face, he never said anything. In the end, he could only watch Zhou Chen leave the company.

When Nan Li came back in the evening and heard the news that Zhou Chen had resigned, she was surprised for a moment, but she did not blame him.

"Didn't you say you would quit after you were done with this busy period? Why did you quit today?"

Zhou Chen said, "I was planning to finish the case first, but I don't know what Director Lin got mad about today. He criticized me as soon as he caught me. It made me feel like I didn't do any work every day and was just wasting my time. I couldn't control myself and started arguing with him, and then I resigned."

"It's actually fine this way. I've done what I should have done. Even if I quit, I won't have any regrets."

After completing the design plan for the Jockey Club Group, although he certainly would not get any commission, for Zhou Chen, it was the best outcome of this job.

Nan Li was considerate and comforted: "If you don't want to do it anymore, don't force yourself. It's okay to quit. My husband is so capable, is he afraid of not making money?"

She heard from Zhou Chen that this month's royalties should reach one million. Having a husband who earns one million a month, even if it can only last for one or two years, it is more cost-effective than working for a lifetime.

Even though there was no pressure in her life, she still supported her husband's decision, just as Zhou Chen had always supported her work before.

What's more, I just resigned, and I haven't lost my skills. Even if the business doesn't go well in the future, I can still work as an architectural designer. It's just a matter of changing the environment and the company.

During this period, she felt very distressed when she saw Zhou Chen working from dawn to dusk, so no matter how tired she was at work, she would take the initiative to do the housework and take care of the children after returning home, and try her best to leave time for Zhou Chen.

Zhou Chen patted the back of Nan Li's hand and said softly, "Don't worry, I'm the pillar of the family, I won't do anything rash. In the next period of time, in addition to writing novels, I will also consider business. As for novels, there is even less to worry about. Yesterday, the editor told me that someone wants to buy the copyright of the novel and is in negotiation. Conservatively speaking, the worst-case income can be a few million."

The novels he updated recently have been firmly in the top three of the sales list on Qiyue.com, and have even been ranked first several times. With such a popular novel, it is natural that copyright holders will start to get excited.

However, since he is a newcomer and the copyright has been signed to the website, he does not need to personally handle negotiations. The editor will contact him in a timely manner.

Zhou Chen didn't have much ambition regarding copyrights. After all, his novel was plagiarized. As long as he could make money, it was enough. Besides, such a big website wouldn't cheat an author like him who had the potential to become a great platinum writer just for some copyright fees.

"How can there be so many copyrights?" Nan Li asked in surprise.

Zhou Chen said: "Of course, this is because I am a newcomer. If it is a big boss, the share will be more."

"So, don't worry about money for now. Your husband may not have the ability to make big money like Da Ma and Xiao Ma, but he can still make small money."

"By the way, I told you before that I would buy you a luxury car. I can do it next month when I get the manuscript fee."

"what?"

Nan Li had not expected this. She frowned and asked, "Hubby, are you serious?"

"Otherwise, if I make money, of course I will improve your living standards. Take a look, what kind of car do you want?"

Nan Li shook her head and said, "No, husband, really no, I've only been driving that Buick for a short time, it would be a shame to change it, just keep the luxury car for now, keep this money for business or investment, and when you make more money in the future, buy me a better luxury car."

"Really not?"

"Really, no need, husband. I'm serious. If you want to buy one, buy it for yourself. After all, if you're doing business, a car is like your face. I'm just an employee. Why would I need such a nice car?"

Zhou Chen thought about it and didn't continue the topic.

"Okay then, I'll listen to you. For the next period of time, you can focus on your work and leave the housework to me. When I really start my business, I guess I won't have that much free time in the early stages."

"Thank you for your hard work, husband. But don't put too much pressure on yourself. We should improve the quality of life within our own capabilities. There is no need to excessively pursue a high quality of life."

Nan Li is a woman, so of course she wants to live a better life, carry better bags, wear better clothes, and wear better jewelry...

But she is also restrained. She doesn't want her family to be too busy and work too hard because of these things. Compared to those things, family reunion, love and companionship are more important.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 39: Huan Huan feels wronged

Although I have submitted my resignation letter, all the formalities have not been completed yet, so it will take some time to completely leave the company.

During this period, some things happened, but because Zhou Chen was very busy at that time and it had little to do with him, he didn't pay much attention to it.

First of all, the father-in-law Nan Jianlong sacrificed his reputation and asked his student, who used to be his subordinate and is now the district head, for help, and shamelessly asked for a place in the gold medal class for Yan Ziyu.

Although Zhong Yi had a tough attitude, he was not facing an opponent of the same level this time. The deputy district chief called him, and not to mention him, even the boss of Zeshu had to submit, so Zhong Yi could only accept Yan Ziyou as his student.

Zhou Chen did not express his opinion on this matter. It was none of his business whether his father-in-law was willing to fight or be beaten. Anyway, Huanhuan would not compete with Yan Ziyu for the selection quota.

Also, Nan Li complained many times after returning home, saying that Tian Yulan had quarreled with her many times about work recently, and it was very likely because of that quarrel.

After school that day, Zhou Chen agreed with his mother-in-law that he would pick up Huanhuan after school, so when the time came, he drove to Fengfan Primary School.

This was not the first time Zhou Chen took Huanhuan out. He was already familiar with the route. After parking the car on the side of the road, he walked to the school gate and waited.

"Hey, Huanhuan's dad, you're the one who came to pick up Huanhuan today."

Suddenly a voice came from behind him. Zhou Chen turned around and saw that it was Mi Tao's mother.

"It's Mi Tao's mother. Hello, hello."

Because Mi Tao's mother was a part-time worker at home, Zhou Chen met her often and was naturally very familiar with her.

The two chatted for a while at the school gate, and then they saw the fifth-grade students finishing school and starting to line up and walk outside.

"father!"

After waiting for a while, Zhou Chen saw Huanhuan walking out with a little girl. When she saw it was him, she immediately ran over with a pout and hugged him.

Seeing Huanhuan looking aggrieved, Zhou Chen quickly asked, "What's wrong, Huanhuan? What wronged you?"

"Today, the class was electing class leaders, and Huanhuan lost the election for deputy class leader."

The little girl next to him said to Zhou Chen: "Hello uncle, I am Huanhuan's classmate, my name is Mi Tao."

"Oh, you are Mi Tao. Uncle often hears your mother mention you. You are such a sensible and good child."

Patting Huanhuan gently, Zhou Chen said to Mi Tao, although Mi Tao's mother had worked as a part-time worker in his house for more than two months, it was the first time he met Mi Tao. The little girl was a little shorter than Huanhuan, but she was wearing a clean school uniform and spoke in a soft tone, looking very energetic.

Mi Tao's mother came over. Mi Tao was about to tell her mother that she was elected class monitor today, but when she saw Huanhuan hugging Zhou Chen, she was afraid that Huanhuan would feel uncomfortable, so she didn't say anything.

Zhou Chen squatted down, wiped away Huanhuan's tears of grievance, and comforted her: "It's okay, Huanhuan, you are just the vice-class monitor. If you lose this time, we can compete to get it back next time. Our classmate Xia Huanhuan is the best. She can take it and let it go. Don't let others look down on you."

Perhaps the relationship between a daughter and her father is naturally good. After hearing Zhou Chen's words, Huanhuan sobbed twice and felt much better.

"Dad, I just can't understand. My grades have obviously improved, so why don't people choose me and Yan Ziyou instead? How am I worse than him?"

Zhou Chen felt very distressed at the look of being slightly aggrieved, and he frowned secretly at the same time.

In the plot, Huanhuan failed to be elected as the vice-class monitor because her grades were poor and she ranked last. However, because of his arrival, he hired a tutor for Huanhuan. Although her grades were not among the best, they were above average. However, she still failed to be elected as the class monitor.

This made Zhou Chen suspicious. Given Yan Ziyu's personality, who had never been a vice-class monitor, few people would normally choose him. Moreover, he had a good relationship with Huanhuan and was unlikely to deliberately compete with Huanhuan.

So after thinking about it, there is only one possibility, that is, Tian Yulan is the one who is behind it, and it is the same routine as in the TV series, teaming up with a few parents of top students to canvass for votes.

When children are choosing class leaders, parents interfere behind the scenes. Most parents would not do such a thing. Only parents like Tian Yulan who are thick-skinned enough can do it.

"It's okay, Huanhuan, it's okay. Dad believes in Huanhuan and will definitely be chosen next time."

Children are sometimes prone to getting stuck in a rut. Huanhuan has been a class leader since first grade, and this is the first time he has failed to be elected, so he naturally feels very disappointed.

Zhou Chen cursed in his heart, this school is the same. Summer vacation is just over a month away, but they have to re-elect class leaders at this time. Isn't this crazy? They really think that there is a time limit for the change of leadership.

"Go home and pick up Chaochao later. Daddy will take you to the Fairy Tale Restaurant and buy you a Princess Elsa dress, okay?"

"Really?" Huanhuan asked sobbingly.

Zhou Chen touched her head and smiled: "When has Dad ever lied to you?"

Huanhuan wiped away her tears, looked at Mitao next to her, and asked, "Mitao, do you want to go to the Fairy Tale Restaurant with us? It's so much fun there."

Children are indeed easy to coax. They don’t forget to call their good friends at this time.

Hearing Huanhuan's invitation, Mi Tao glanced at her mother and shook her head: "No, Huanhuan, let's go home for dinner."

"Ok."

Huanhuan was a little disappointed. She still liked Mi Tao, a student who had just transferred to the new class at the new semester, because Mi Tao was not only a good student but also had a good personality.

"Huanhuan dad, Huanhuan, we'll leave first."

Mi Tao's mother took Mi Tao with her, said hello to Zhou Chen and the others, and left.

Zhou Chen was also preparing to take Huanhuan away, but at this moment, he saw Tian Yulan and Yan Ziyu walking out of the school. Tian Yulan was holding her son's arm and walked with the gait of a dragon and a tiger, looking very proud.

Huanhuan, whose mood had improved, curled her lips again when she saw the red bar on Yan Ziyu's shoulder, representing the position of deputy monitor.

"Hey, isn't this Xia Junshan? You are such a talented person, how come you have time to pick up the kids from school today?"

The voice arrives before the person arrives.

Zhou Chen originally didn't want to pay attention to Tian Yulan. After all, the last incident happened only a few days ago. It's not that he holds a grudge, but he really doesn't want to bother with this woman. In addition, Huanhuan lost his position as deputy monitor today and was in a bad mood, so he didn't want to pretend to be nice.

But he didn't want to pay attention to her, but the triumphant Tian Yulan insisted on coming closer.

"You have a great talent and a great director in your family, aren't they both very busy?"

Zhou Chen looked at Tian Yulan and said calmly, "If you can talk, talk nicely. Don't be sarcastic in front of the children."

"you."

Tian Yulan's smile suddenly froze on her face. She was in a very good mood and wanted to show off after seeing Zhou Chen. But who would have thought that Zhou Chen, who was always kind to others, would start to retort her. She didn't know how to continue with the prepared speech.

Yan Ziyou, who was standing next to him, saw that something was wrong and quickly shouted to Zhou Chen, "Uncle."

"Well, Ziyou, your uncle is free this weekend. Go back and tell your dad that your uncle has invited him to play football this weekend, and you can go with him."