Chapter 8

I will sign the document to exchange your ten years' salary for company shares. If your job is jeopardized, the shares will be transferred to your name. This is the guarantee. Fu Mingyi regrettably thought that he still had to reveal this底.

Fu Mingyi gestured for borscht and smiled, saying: "The bread tastes good when crumbled into the soup, and this bakery bakes well."

Fu Mingyi felt a surge of tenderness in his heart, and he looked steadily at Feng Xi and said: "Rest assured, even if it breaks, I will compensate you with an even better bowl."

Hearing Feng Xi's question, he smiled: "I knew you were at the branch office and intended to give you a surprise. I didn't expect you to startle me instead."

She could only pick up a piece of bread, tear it apart, and throw it into the soup. The spoon stirred up the vibrant color of the soup, bringing forth a refreshing and tangy sweetness. Feng Xi placed the spoon in her mouth, and as her tongue barely touched the soup, a large amount of saliva was secreted. She uncontrollably swallowed it all in one gulp

Just as he is only willing to help him after asking for a guarantee himself

Feng Xi felt a deep sense of discomfort, thinking that you got married back then without even a word of notice. At that time, I was still foolishly indulging in my own romantic fantasies, imagining that perhaps one day you would appear before me and say that you couldn't bear to part with me, couldn't let me go, and would abandon everything to come find me

Still being so cautious, Fu Mingyi sighed inwardly and smiled: "Don't worry, they have no idea about our relationship. This is absolutely confidential."

Feng Ximan wandered aimlessly on the street, her tears long dried. The bustling street, filled with cars and people, saw strangers hurriedly passing by her. She looked up at the sky, a light blue expanse where white clouds drifted gently with the wind, the sunlight glaring.

He has already had a private discussion with Yang Chengshang and thoroughly understands the implications of Wang Tie setting up Feng Xi's bidding office in the Machinery Department. The series of actions he will initiate in the branch company is bound to place her between Wang Tie and Yang Chengshang. He needs to ensure that Feng Xi does not attempt to undermine Yang Chengshang.

She finally felt full and took a sip of lemon water to rinse her mouth. Blinking her eyes, she asked, "What do you think I can help you with?"

However, Feng Xi would rather not hear it. She merely wanted to secure a good position and earn some money to ensure her livelihood. She did not expect to be suddenly drawn into a vortex of regime change.

Fu Mingyi said seriously: "I will do my best to ensure this. This is just a precaution. Xixi, the person I least want to hurt is you. No matter how you change, in my heart, you are still the same as before, unchanged."

She saw a tea house by the roadside. Feng Xi walked in, where there was a row of swings by the window. Regardless of whether she was wearing a mature suit, she ordered a cup of floral fruit tea and sat on the swing, gently swaying back and forth.

In life, there was originally no such romance

As her hand uncontrollably grasped the knife and fork to cut, the steak released a rich, fragrant juice under the pressure of the utensils. Feng Xi suddenly found herself at peace. There was still plenty of time; losing weight was a long-term commitment. She could not let Fu Mingyi realize that she was on a diet. She must not give him the illusion that she was determined to lose weight upon seeing him.

She truly hates him

She is accustomed to Shanghai. I won't be able to stay for long either; sooner or later, I will have to go to the headquarters. The old man has not been in good health these past two years and needs someone to oversee the business. Her younger brother is still studying abroad. I have come to the branch office to gain some experience for now. " Fu Mingyi casually finished conveying the information. He stared at Feng Xi, contemplating whether to tell her more. He suppressed that thought.

She picked up her bag and stood up, stopping Fu Mingyi: "Don't see me off. For your sake, it is better for us to act separately. This city is neither small nor large. I had a very happy lunch today, Mingyi."

She lay in bed for a while, still feeling insufficient. Upon checking the time, it was only 9 PM. She forced herself to get up, picked up her swimsuit, and insisted on going for a swim

She swiftly and decisively sent a large piece of filet mignon into her mouth, happily spearing a piece of stone pot ribeye steak. "You haven't told me yet, how did you end up becoming the general manager of the branch office?"

Fu Mingyi leaned in a little closer and said softly: "I don't want you to do anything. As long as you don't help Wang Tie, that's enough. With Yang Chengshang around, there's no need for you to do anything."

Fu Mingyi saw the clarity in her eyes. He reached out and held Feng Xi's hand, which slightly resisted and pulled back in his grip. He tightened his hold a little, suppressing the emotions surging within him, and quickly said: "Of course, we are still friends"

Eight years have changed her physique and appearance, and have also altered the relationship between him and her. She understands how to fight for her rights, even if the subject is him, she still cannot trust.

Feng Xi chuckled and came to his rescue: "I have indeed gained weight. I feel quite embarrassed about it. There's nothing I can do; I've already gained weight."

An entire afternoon has thus passed by

Recalling the hard work of a week being ruined in an instant, with her stomach stretched and the painful endurance awaiting her tomorrow, Feng Xi cursed resentfully: "If I had known earlier, I would have told him I was on a diet!"

He immediately released his hand, knowing that such an action was called seducing a married woman. "I apologize, I was just reminded of..."

I married the daughter of Yang Xuedong. " With a single sentence, Fu Mingyi clarified everything. He redirected the conversation back to the reason for his appointment as the general manager of the branch company.

A faint emotion drifted through my mind. Feng Xi politely asked, "She didn't come with you?"

Immediately after, the steak was served, and Feng Xi felt a bit dizzy from the aroma. By the grace of heaven, she had not touched any meat for a week, as she was determined to lose weight, consuming only a bag of yogurt and an apple each day. In the evenings, she swam for half an hour, and in the afternoons, she went to the gym and the beauty salon. She slowly raised her head and saw Fu Mingyi elegantly taking a piece of steak and bringing it to his mouth, his eyes smiling as he looked at her

Feng Xi felt a sudden sense of relief. She noticed the calm expression on Fu Mingyi's face and involuntarily explained, "I am just a worker. My job is too important to me"

"Compensation? That's easy to say. Can you find me a managerial position with an annual salary of 300,000? I only understand this field; I don't know anything else," Feng Xi retorted while chewing on his steak.

A woman nearing thirty, divorced. If she does not plan for herself, no one will plan for her.

Fu Mingyi was immersed in comparing Feng Xi's appearance, recalling the beauty of her devouring a hamburger back then. It was the same, with a very happy smile. She loved to eat, yet at that time, no matter how much she ate, she never seemed to gain a single ounce of weight

Feng Xixiao said: "That's great. I was worried that you would want me to do something. In fact, I can't do anything, I'm just here to make a living, so just don't ruin my meal ticket."

Suddenly, this statement caused Feng Xi to stop her knife and fork. She slowly raised her head, wanting to smile but unable to do so. The two silently looked at each other, and the once intimate promises and vows they had made seemed to flicker back into view.

Fu Mingyi made this point clear; he understood that Feng Xi should also grasp his meaning

Fu Ming thought to himself that it was bad when she turned hostile; after all, women care about such things. How could he think that she wouldn't mind? He quickly apologized: "I didn't mean it that way. I was..." For a moment, he couldn't think of anything to say to explain himself; he was clearly just intimidated by her.

Two hours later, she started running to the bathroom. After three trips, she rubbed her stomach and murmured, "Finally, it's all out."

Back in the day, the old master and several executives from the headquarters jointly founded CME. The heads of the five branches acted like regional governors, ruling over their territories. As for the third company, before I arrived, Manager Zhu had no control, and it was Manager Wang who called the shots. As long as the annual tasks set by the headquarters were completed, there was not much to complain about. However, Wang Tie is a protégé of Zhang Daoying. By the time the crown prince returns from his studies, CWE Company will likely have to change its name. Currently, the shares in Zhang Daoying's hands are not much less than those of the old master.

In Fu Mingyi's ears, however, it carried a different meaning. He suddenly became uncertain about how much his subsequent actions could affect Feng Xi. She had a handsome and considerate husband, and the two appeared to be very happy together. In a well-off family, if she were to lose her job, this household would undoubtedly suffer a heavy blow

Feng Xi silently processed the information contained in this sentence, and she softly asked, "Is there a problem with our company?"

Fu Mingyi smiled, he put down his knife and fork, wiped his mouth, lit a cigarette, leaned back on the velvet sofa, and casually said: "Xixi, I think we can trust each other a bit more."

Feng Xi smiled as she left, and just as she was about to walk out of the Western restaurant, tears began to fall. It was neither sadness nor joy; she simply felt pity for herself being all alone

With firm resolve, Feng Xi found a good reason for herself and decided to sacrifice this meal. Thus, she joyfully wielded her knife and fork, savoring the exquisite tenderness of the steak and the wonderful blend of the sauce, as the fresh flavors danced on her palate

Who is he? He is not the boyfriend from eight years ago, nor is he the one she could act spoiled and throw tantrums at. Feng Xi reminded herself that in Fu Mingyi's eyes, she is someone else's wife, and he is the company president. Fu Mingyi is the one who can obtain the most gossip in the branch company, and today's meal is not merely a reunion.

Feng Xiping said calmly: "You married someone else, and I have also gotten married. I am doing well, and you seem to be doing fine too. We parted on good terms back then. It would be great if we could still be friends"

For the sake of her livelihood, she did not even dare to question Fu Mingyi loudly. If you dare to say today that you have not changed, then why was there not a hint of hesitation when you got married? If you dare to say today that you have not changed, then why did you cut off all contact after we separated our belongings?

Feng Xi's expression darkened as she rolled her eyes and said, "Are you scared by my figure? I told you not to mention it. Eight years, do you think twenty will last forever without aging?"

Upon returning home, the sky had already darkened. She suddenly recalled the lavish steak dinner she had today, and after sitting for the entire afternoon, she regretted it deeply. Feng Xi paced around the room, resolutely deciding to brew a pot of senna tea to drink.

Indeed, I did not expect it to be you. I have never heard of anyone like you in the headquarters. When did you join CME?" Feng Xiheng had made up her mind; she was like this now, and no one could change her. It was impossible for her to go under the knife to remove the flesh from her face and body just to meet Fu Mingyi.

In the past, Feng Xiting was quite willful. He indulged her, and when she was angry, she would not consider his feelings. After eight years, things were indeed different. She effortlessly diffused the tension, smiled brightly, and ate with a good appetite. All of this made Fu Mingyi feel a sense of regret even as he relaxed.

Feng Xi was taken aback, the daughter of the big boss? Indeed, a good match. She knew that Fu Mingyi came from a family of average standing, neither high nor low. A good marriage could reduce how many years of struggle?

All her doubts were buried deep within her. She could not confront him. She was unsure whether he was using their past connection to sway her, like a leaf in the wind, towards his side. Yet, he appeared so confident, revealing everything to her, certain that she would never betray him. Perhaps he was not afraid of this at all. She was solely focused on her specific tasks, unaware of the subtleties in the personnel dynamics at the upper echelons of the company. Others, like Vice President Wang, were already well aware of the situation.

The soup is served, cream of mushroom soup and borscht. Two slices of toasted whole wheat bread

I am just a small fry. Feng Xi once again forked a piece of ribeye steak into her mouth. Her appetite was just right; since she was eating anyway, she might as well eat her fill. She comforted herself by saying that eating was certainly better than facing Fu Mingyi's sharp gaze.

I understand. Feng Xi smiled, "You have given a woman the greatest vanity. After eight years apart, when she has become like an aunt, her ex-boyfriend still has not forgotten her. Thank you"

She is still as intelligent as before. If the three companies do not encounter any issues, it would not be his position as the son-in-law of the boss to come and take charge. It is not related to profit; the key is power