Chapter 155: It’s Time You Retired
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Hearing the butler’s response, Li Yu nodded and stated, “You’re not young anymore. It’s time you retired. Go to the finance department and collect your monthly salary.”
The butler was taken aback. Was it because he had defended Bai Xue? Was that why he was losing his job, a position that brought in hundreds of thousands of yuan annually? There were so many perks—how could he accept getting fired over this?
“Young Master, I apologize,” the butler implored with trepidation. “Please reconsider. Give me another chance.”
“I simply believe that you’re quite advanced in age and no longer suitable for the role of a butler,” Li Yu replied nonchalantly. “I won’t elaborate further, and I don’t wish to hear any more from you. Is that clear?”
The butler’s spirits plummeted instantly. He could only nod and depart reluctantly.
Not long after the butler left, his assistant entered the room carrying a stack of documents.
He looked somewhat uncomfortable as he placed the documents on the desk and said, “Mr. Li, are you not planning to visit the company today? We have an important meeting scheduled for tomorrow morning that requires your attention.”
“Alright, we can discuss it tomorrow,” Li Yu replied casually.
The assistant seemed perplexed. Even if they could discuss it tomorrow, why wasn’t Mr. Li mentioning anything about today’s matters?
Li Yu smiled faintly and continued, “Li Yan has sent an invitation for Bai Xue’s birthday party. It seems like many people will be attending. These individuals aren’t there to give face to Li Yan; they’re there because of the Li family name. Arrange for someone to keep an eye on Bai Xue. She better not stir up trouble. If anything happens, it will be a disgrace to the Li family.”
A hint of curiosity filled the assistant’s voice as he asked, “Aren’t you planning to attend?”
Li Yu looked at his assistant with a cold gaze and replied, “Do you think I’m that free?”
“I’ve received information that Bai Xue has invited Miss Jiang and Miss Wen,” the assistant quickly added. “Both of them have indicated that they will be attending.”
Li Yu was left momentarily speechless.
Li Yu suddenly felt a bit awkward. After a brief silence, he finally admitted, “If Ling’er is going, then I’ll attend as well. I can’t allow Bai Xue to harm the relationship between the Li family and the Jiang family.”
The assistant was at a loss. Was it truly because of the Li family’s relationship with the Jiang family, or did his sudden change of mind have something to do with Miss Jiang?
Observing his assistant’s expression, Li Yu quipped, “Why are you staring at me like that? Do you want to witness the further deterioration of relations between the Jiang family and the Li family?”
“Mr. Li, please don’t misunderstand,” the assistant hastily replied, his face filled with anxiety.
Li Yu then added, “Come back to retrieve these documents at three in the afternoon. You can return to the office now.”
Relieved, the assistant nodded and promptly responded, “Understood. I’ll head back to work.”
Li Yu kept herself busy and diligently completed all the pending documents.
Checking the time, he realized that his assistant wouldn’t arrive for another hour.
Feeling the need to stretch his muscles, Li Yu rose from his seat in the study and headed to the living room.
Just as he entered the living room, his phone began to ring. He furrowed his brows as he glanced at the caller ID, recognizing it as Gu Yinian from the Gu family. With a sigh, he answered the call.
The two of them chatted for a while before hanging up.
The conversation between the two friends lasted for a while before they eventually hung up.
Approximately thirty minutes later, Gu Yinian arrived at the Li residence. Li Yu poured a cup of tea for his guest and inquired, “Why are you so free today?”
The two of them were childhood friends, and Gu Yinian was also a person who placed great importance on his work.
Gu Yinian hesitated for a moment before responding, “I’ve decided to resign. There’s so much 1 want to accomplish, and 1 feel like I’m not giving it my all. It’s been quite frustrating.”
Li Yu found this perplexing. With Gu Yinian’s medical expertise, who could possibly make him feel this way? Was there someone who could challenge his skills, or did he want to strike out on his own?
“Wouldn’t that be a waste of your medical talents? Are you planning to set up your own practice?” Li Yu asked with a faint smile.
“I haven’t made any decisions yet,” Gu Yinian sighed.
Li Yu couldn’t help but inquire, “Who is it that forced you to step back?”
Li Yu was aware of the Gu family’s influence and resources, and he couldn’t imagine anyone who would dare to antagonize them. Furthermore, Gu Yinian had established himself as a reputable general practitioner, attracting patients from afar.
So, who could have caused Gu Yinian to feel so discontented?
Taking a sip of tea, Gu Yinian responded with a complex expression, “My family is unwilling to offend a political figure in New York, and I don’t want to bring trouble to my family.”
After a brief pause, he continued, “Throughout the years, I’ve worked tirelessly to pursue my ideals, and my abilities have earned me recognition. I’ve achieved some success, and I’m content with that. If 1 decide to go elsewhere, I’m not worried about finding work.”
Li Yu was momentarily taken aback and then remarked, “A tree that stands taller than the rest in the forest is more susceptible to the wind’s wrath.”
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