This transfer was only a temporary adjustment.
As long as she continued to maintain her performance, there was a very good chance she could return to the corporate headquarters within half a year to take on a more significant role.
Tian Jiaojiao, upon hearing Huang Yi’s words, felt hope reignite in her heart.
Then, the dishes were served one after another. Each dish was flavorful, aromatic, and beautifully presented. Out of politeness, Tian Jiaojiao took the initiative to raise her wine glass and respectfully clinked it with Huang Yi’s.
"Assistant Huang, thank you for looking after me during this time. Really, I’m especially grateful to you."
"No need to be so formal. We’re all just trying to make a living, and none of it’s easy. Actually, you’re doing much better than I did when I first started. Keep it up, things will only get better."
"Yes, I will, thank you!"
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"Are you used to the taste?" Huang Yi asked with concern.
"The taste... it’s very unique. Actually, I... haven’t really drunk much red wine—I usually just have beer or soft drinks with friends."
Tian Jiaojiao said this somewhat embarrassingly.
With her family’s financial situation, how could she afford such luxury? Even a single bottle of wine could cost hundreds.
"The owner of this restaurant used to be a winemaker at a famous vineyard, so the taste of their red wine is very authentic," Huang Yi explained.
During the meal, Huang Yi also introduced Tian Jiaojiao to some details about the Chi Hai District, including the medical equipment companies and their staffing.
Tian Jiaojiao listened very carefully, committing everything to memory.
She decided to spend the evening brushing up on her knowledge of medical equipment to quickly adapt to the new environment.
This assignment was a great opportunity for promotion.
After dinner, Huang Yi dropped Tian Jiaojiao off at the entrance of her residential complex and instructed, "If you have any work-related issues in the future, you can always contact me. Don’t let gossip throw you off your pace."
Tian Jiaojiao was deeply moved and suddenly realized how foolish she had been that afternoon.
At nine in the evening, at Jin City Li Garden.
Li Zishen was reviewing documents when suddenly his phone rang. It was a call from the president of Jinda University, Shen Zhiyuan.
A bad feeling welled up inside him.
"I’m sorry for calling at this hour. Are you... not busy?"
"Not at all, go ahead."
"There’s something... I need to give you a heads-up about. The student you recommended, Tang Xiaowan, has entrusted Leng Lingxiao to... submit a request for home-schooling."
Hearing this news, Li Zishen’s heart jerked. He speculated that Tang Xiaowan’s actions must be to avoid any further association with him.
But it could also be Leng Lingxiao’s idea.
"Will it start tomorrow?" Li Zishen’s eyes dropped, and after a few seconds of pause, he asked with a forced smile.
Shen Zhiyuan could hear the disappointment in Li Zishen’s voice and consoled him, "Zishen, actually, it’s her personal choice, and... based on her past performance, she indeed qualifies for this."
Li Zishen nodded and squeezed out a small smile, "Have you already signed it?"
"Not yet. She will officially return to school tomorrow. But as you know, Leng Lingxiao d twenty million for the construction of the new campus library before the holiday, along with some medical equipment, so this situation is a bit..."
"Uncle Shen, there’s no need to feel troubled. Handle it as you see fit. It’s fine, thank you."
"Alright then, that’s good to hear. Well... goodbye."
Shen Zhiyuan ended the call.
Li Zishen, however, sat motionless at his desk for a long time.
He was convinced it was Leng Ling Xiao’s doing; as long as Tang Xiaowan didn’t attend school in Jin City, he could easily cut off all contact with her.
The girl who once was within reach was now so distant that seeing her was difficult, and Li Zishen’s heart ached.
"What is it that I lack compared to him, Leng Lingxiao? Is it because I’m not as ruthless in my actions? Or because I can’t compete with him in pretending to be deeply romantic?"
"Have you been fooled by him?"
Li Zishen tried to convince himself that this was all temporary, that she would return, but he was unable to shake off the feeling of loss and solitude.
In reality, it was futile to denigrate Leng Lingxiao; not loving is simply not loving.
He put down his phone and looked out the window, suddenly recalling the scene from last month when he and Tang Xiaowan were in the sunroom watching chives sprout. That night, they sat opposite each other on the wicker bench, looking up at the starry sky, discussing their dreams.
But now, everything had changed.
Thinking about this, Li Zishen felt a wave of bitterness rise in his heart. He knew he could no longer console himself with the thought of still having a chance.
So, he quickly stood up and strode to the French windows, looking out at the quiet night and said coldly, "Leng Lingxiao, you’ve won this round, but... we’ll see."
Li Zishen always followed through on his words.
Then, he picked up a wooden pig carving and made calls to Bai Long and Chen Xin.
The general message was that a shareholders’ meeting would be held the next morning; he was ready to enter the medical equipment market, compete with Leng Lingxiao, and expand both domestically and internationally.
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