Chapter 9

  He Baiyao saw the surprise in Ning's eyes and hooked his mouth. "As for Bai Chen's affairs, I still have to thank you in the end. For this period of time - do you have any needs that can be mentioned?"

  Whether it was true or not, she felt that the person in front of her was inexplicable. She clenched her fist and remained cautiously on guard. "Then return to me the salary I earned from my part-time job at your company." Her voice was flat, without any fluctuation, and even her expression didn't change.

  He Baiyao was never one to reveal his emotions in front of outsiders, and the astonishment on his face was completely unhidden. He had absolutely not expected Ning Yi to say such a thing.

  No need to be polite, no need to hide.

  "I worked for 18 days in August, including two overtime days. Although I'm a part-time employee, the HR person told me that overtime would be calculated as three times my regular salary. So you owe me 4025 yuan. From August to now, I'll ignore the interest in between, and we can round down to the nearest whole number. Mr. He, please pay me 4000 yuan." Ning's voice was clear and melodious.

  He Bai Chen looked at the fake eyelashes that were about to fall off from her eyes, his mouth twitched involuntarily, "You're quite calculating." He paused for a moment, "It's just that I don't have that much cash on me right now."

  It was just a flicker in the corner of her eye, but she was just talking. As long as He Baiyao didn't bother her again, she would let it go. She had already forgotten about the 4,000 yuan. What she really wanted to do was laugh and say three words to him, "Stop pretending."

  He Baiyao thought for a moment, "Does your school have an ATM?"

  "Yes." Ning went along with his words, wanting to see what he was going to do next.

  "I'll take it for you now," He Baiyao said in a low voice.

  She couldn't help but take a glance at him, pondering what he had just said.

  "Don't you believe me?" He Baiyao raised an eyebrow.

  Whether it was his smiling mouth, it was really dazzling. "Mr. He, I don't need any compensation." She said seriously, "If you're really sincere, apologize to me and I'll consider it." She carefully observed his expression.

  He Baiyao's eyes flickered with an unusual glint, and the black pupils reflected the slender figure of a girl. Although she was dressed in classical beauty now, why did she speak so... indelicately.

  He Baiyao scrutinized her carefully, and found that Ning's eyes were particularly bright, perhaps due to the makeup. He said half-jokingly, "I've never said those three words before."

  Whether you sneer at it or think I'm arrogant. She shrugged, "I just said it casually. Mr. He, there's nothing else important, so I'll go back first. See you."

  He Baiyao didn't say a word and turned around to leave the living room.

  She had been sneezing all the way, and by nightfall, she started to catch a cold. In her heart, she cursed He Baiyou from head to toe several times. If it weren't for him, she wouldn't have caught a cold either.

  Either cooking garlic water in the dormitory.

  "Please, just take your medicine. Stop drinking that garlic water. I can't stand the smell anymore."

  "Whether it's a cold or not, I'll drink a bowl and be fine tomorrow. Ge Ying, you should also have a cup, it's very effective."

  Ge Ying went crazy, holding a magazine and fanning herself wildly.

  Was it the cover model in her hand that attracted him, "A new issue?"

  Ge Ying threw it at her.

  She looked at the cover seriously, "Wealth Figure" - He Baiyao. She coldly curled up her mouth.

  Ge Ying noticed her gaze, "You should have guessed it too. This person is a cousin of our class monitor. It's said that He Baiyao made his first pot of gold at the age of 18. During his school days, he was already somewhat famous in the circle. After graduating from graduate school, he founded Huan Yu. In recent years, Huan Yu has developed particularly well and is involved in many industries."

  "What's so great about it?" Ning said with a nonchalant tone.

  Ge Ying gave her a glance, "You think how many people can be like him. The science building on the west side of our school was donated by him, and I also heard that the simulated stock trading competition held by our department recently was sponsored by him."

  She quickly scanned the article he wrote, and the reporter was full of praise for her. She didn't say a word against it. Such an arrogant person, without a conscience or feelings, no matter how great his achievements are, what's the big deal?

  "It's said that the first prize has a reward of 8,000 yuan. Unfortunately, we're studying business administration, not that subject."

  Ning was listening to 8,000 yuan, and then thought of the 4,000 yuan she had been cheated out of. She slammed the magazine shut and heavily slapped it onto the table.

  "What's wrong with you?"

  "I hate the rich!"

  "Hey, actually you had a good choice back then. If only you agreed with the class monitor - heh heh heh..."

  "You're overthinking it."

  She turned back and poured a bowl of garlic water, which was placed on He Baiyao's photo.

  On the way back, He Baiyou closed his eyes to rest. When the car drove onto the overpass, he suddenly spoke up, "Why didn't you give her August's salary?"

  Zhang's assistant was stunned. "This..." He really didn't know, he just saw He Baiyao with a gloomy face and felt puzzled. The matter of issuing wages wasn't his responsibility, after all.

  "Mr. He, it was you who made Miss Ning leave Huan Yu."

  "But I didn't say I wouldn't give her a salary." Just been asked by a little girl to return the money he owed, this was truly a first in his life.

  "I don't either," said Assistant Zhang in a soft voice.

  He Baiyao stared straight at him.

  "Tomorrow, I'll have accounting transfer the salary into Miss Ning's account," said Assistant Zhang with a gulp.

  He Baiyao turned his face to look out the window, leaning against the back of the chair. The changing scenery outside made him slightly dazed. "No need."

  Assistant Zhang didn't understand, so what exactly was he supposed to do?

  He Baiyao arrived at the private club, Xiao Jing and Lu Tian were already there. The two of them had probably made up over the past couple of days.

  Lu Tian stared at him, "I thought she was your girlfriend, it turns out she's Bo Chen's girlfriend."

  He Baiyao raised his eyes and gave him a cold glance, "She rejected Bo Chen."

  "What did you bring her here for?" Lu Tian asked.

  He Baiyao took a sip of water, "Xiao Jing's good idea, forever eliminating future troubles."

  "Lu Tian was furious, 'Other people's daughters have done nothing wrong to you, how unscrupulous.'"

  "Dr. Lu is really kind-hearted and cares about the people of the world, that old beggar at the crossroads will trouble you for a while to take him back and treat him well." Xiao Jin said faintly.

  He Baiyao chuckled lightly.

  Lu Tian kicked him.

  Xiao Jie smiled, "Actually, I had another proposal at first, but Bai Yao didn't accept it."

  "What?" Lu Tian asked.

  "It's just that Ning has fallen in love with him."

  He Baiyao was playing with his cup.

  "But perhaps Mr. He shouldn't look down on us." Lu Tian suddenly interjected.

  Xiao Jin saw He Baiyao's face gradually sinking, and quickly changed the subject. "Hey, we played cards all night last night, let's make up for it tonight, come on, let's have some beef strips..."

  New Year's Day for three days, I didn't go out and stayed at home to rest. As soon as the old lady entered winter, her body was not good, and she lost a circle.

  The neighbor next door got married today on the 2nd, Aunt and Wenwen went to attend, bringing back a big handful of candies.

  Wenwen peeled off a piece of chocolate for the old lady. The old lady suddenly said, "Xiaoling is still one year younger than Xiaosi, and she's already married. When will Xiaosi bring her boyfriend back to see Grandma?"

  The two of them puckered up and laughed straight away.

  "Grandma, I'm still young."

  "Twenty-one is no longer young, at this age, your mother was..." The old lady's words trailed off.

  Wrapping sugar paper, "Now and in the past are different, advocating late marriage and late childbearing."

  Wen nodded, "Exactly, nowadays women are not like you and my mom, who spend their days revolving around the family, children, and husband."

  The old lady cast a slanting glance at her, "I knew it all along. No matter what, home is the most important thing for women. You two remember that. I don't want you to become some kind of female elite either. Just find someone suitable and live happily, that's all I'm satisfied with."

  Wenwen is facing Ning and sticking out her tongue.

  The old lady felt sleepy, and the two of them quietly walked out of the room.

  "Wenwen raised her head and said, 'Sister, I don't want to go to school anymore.'"

  "What nonsense are you talking about! How can you not attend school? You have your college entrance exam in half a year!"

  "After careful consideration, I have decided that even if I attend university, I will definitely get a good job. It's not like it's better than going to work now and gaining more experience later."

  "Is it because you're worried about tuition fees?"

  Wenwen smiled and said, "After reading books for so many years, I think it's quite meaningless."

  "Whether or not, I'll take care of your tuition fees. I still have one year before graduation."

  "You're still a student. Sister, I'm very clear about our family situation. Grandma's health is not good, and at home it's just relying on my dad alone, I don't want him to work so hard."

  It's as if my heart has been pricked by something, a sharp pain. "I must attend this university, otherwise it would be a waste. Money can solve everything. Don't say that again. If I said so, then I shouldn't have gone to this school at all."

  "Sister!" Wenwen cried out loudly.

  "Ha ha, just kidding. You stay home and study, also take care of Xiaolong a bit. Grandma's electric blanket is broken, I'll go buy a new one."

  She put on her earmuffs and gloves and went out. She came alone to Xishan Road, the bustling downtown area, where people were coming and going, making it very lively. Ning felt inexplicably cold, so she walked into a shopping mall. To look at electric blankets, while chatting with the salesgirl, her phone rang.

  A nameless number, she took a glance, and her mind suddenly flashed with a white light.

  If I'm not mistaken, this is He Baiyao's mobile phone number.