Chapter Seven, Ex-Wife

Xiao Yiyi, feeling utterly bored, took out her phone to scroll through the news. After sitting for seven or eight minutes, someone suddenly pushed the door open. It was not Liang Yuchen, but another familiar face.

The person named Chen Yan has been with the company for over twenty years. It is said that she started working in the store, beginning as a waitress and eventually becoming the store manager. Later, she was transferred back to the factory. Although her educational background is not high, she possesses rich experience and is highly valued by the Liang family. Chen Yan has a particular fondness for Ya Ya and always keeps Ya Ya's favorite cookies in her office drawer. Every time Ya Ya visits the factory, she asks her for cookies.

"It has risen quite a bit," Xiao Yiyi greeted, "When did you come over here?"

Is your child in high school now? Xiao Yiyi initiated the conversation.

Xiao Yiyi took a step back, turned to the side to admire the picture frame on the wall. In the corner of her eye, the young lady at the front desk made a phone call, whispered a few words, then hung up and called her over, smiling as she invited her to come inside

The white-collar beauty wore a professional smile on her face: "I heard from the front desk that you have an appointment with General Manager Liang. He may have forgotten to inform his subordinates, and he is currently in a meeting. Please wait a moment in the reception room."

"Oh, isn't that so? In my mind, she still seems so tall," Chen Yan raised her hand to gesture and chuckled, "It has been several years in the blink of an eye, and I haven't seen Yaya for quite some time. If I were to run into her on the street, I probably wouldn't even recognize her"

She made a phone call to Liang Yuchan downstairs, but no one answered, so she took the elevator directly upstairs

Chen Yan stood up and left the room, helping Xiao Yiyi close the door. Not far outside, she was called by the elegant white-collar woman who had just led Xiao Yiyi to the reception room. The others nearby either surrounded her directly or cast curious glances.

Xiao Yiyi smiled and Chen Yan asked, "What are you doing sitting here? Aren't you going to wait in General Manager Liang's office?"

She was rapidly searching for this person's name in her mind

No need to trouble yourself, I have brought my own water. Xiao Yiyi sat down on the sofa

Chen Yan was momentarily at a loss for how to introduce her, saying "the boss's wife," but the person had been divorced for several years. Saying "ex-wife" felt somewhat distant.

Under the watchful eyes of the employees, Liang Yuchen entered his office, closed the door, and lowered the blinds

My surname is Xiao, and I have an appointment with him at 4:00, arriving a bit early

The third year of high school, this year is the time for the college entrance examination

Cough, what goal is there? Just getting into an undergraduate program would be fine, preferably not going out of town, so I can keep an eye on him a bit.

Chen Yan unceremoniously stepped forward and pulled Xiao Yiyi's arm, saying: "Let's go, his room is comfortable, why sit here among ourselves."

When Ya Ya was little, she loved to play at the factory. At that time, they had not yet divorced. Sometimes, she would take Ya Ya to the factory, where Liang Yuchen was busy working. She would then take Ya Ya to run around on the open grass and parking lot outside the factory, and the two of them could watch a few snails for half a day.

Yaya's mother

Xiao Yiyi is not merely being polite; she is genuinely afraid that the other party will serve her hot water. She does not drink cold water, but she also cannot handle water that is too hot. For the convenience of business trips or meetings, she once purchased a particularly good thermos, but its insulation was too effective, as the tea brewed in the morning remained scalding hot until the evening when she opened the lid. On one occasion, in a hurry to go out, she casually grabbed a glass cup provided by her workplace to fill with hot water, and the temperature was just right when she drank it. Since then, she has relegated the high-end thermos to a high shelf.

Hello, I am looking for Liang Yuchen

The white-collar beauty brought Xiao Yiyi to the reception room and politely asked her whether she would like tea or coffee

The gossip about the boss and his ex-wife has been widely circulated among the employees of the company, but ultimately, it is their personal matter, and no one truly knows the real situation; we can only speculate based on what is known. Of course, the stories become even more interesting when imagination is fully unleashed, with various versions emerging. In summary, they align with the popular tags found on romance novel websites, such as childhood sweethearts, wealthy families, urban romance, marriage before love, deep and painful love, reconciliation after estrangement, and the desperate pursuit of a wife. It seems that all these themes can be applied.

Did you call General Liang? Does he know you are waiting for him here?" Chen Yan asked while walking.

For her, apart from the few people around Liang Yuchen, everyone else was familiar yet nameless, even less memorable than Yaya. Fortunately, Sister Ding taught well; Yaya was not as socially awkward as she was. The little girl had a good memory and a sweet tongue, greeting everyone she met. The people in the factory all liked her, and whenever they saw her, they would tease her a bit. She could chat with them like a little adult. Because of Yaya, when she encountered others, she would not feel awkward or at a loss for words; they could just talk about Yaya, and at that time, everyone in the factory referred to her as "Yaya's mom".

However, the white-collar beauty likely guessed it and asked, "I wasn't thinking along those lines just now. Her surname is Xiao; could she be President Liang's ex-wife?" Chen Yan is a long-time employee of the company, and President Liang usually addresses her as "Sister Chen." Given her warm hospitality and the fact that she directly took her to President Liang's office, it is likely that there were no others around.

Chen Yandao: "They definitely do not know you, they are all young people. Come, I will take you to General Manager Liang's room to wait."

When Xiao Yiyi directly called out Liang Yuchen's name in front of the young lady at the front desk, the smile on the young lady's face became even more respectful: "Hello, may I ask your surname?"

It is not feasible to go there every day. At critical moments, what is the situation? Do you have a targeted university in mind?

Xiao Yiyi nodded in thanks to her. After entering and not walking far, a professional woman in a suit approached to greet her: "Hello, are you Ms. Xiao?"

The white-collar woman watched in disbelief as the lady in front of her took out a thermos from her expensive bag, a cheap double-layer glass model reminiscent of those used by old-timers. It was identical to the one held by the security guard at her doorstep, except that this lady's cup was clearly a welfare or promotional item from her workplace, prominently displaying the name of a certain public institution in bright red letters, and adorned with two worn-out Peppa Pig stickers on the body of the cup

The white-collar beauty led the lady, who was said to call Mr. Liang by his full name, to the reception room. Upon their first meeting, she instinctively assessed the newcomer’s attire. The clothing and shoes were quite ordinary, but the handbag in her hand was worth several tens of thousands of yuan. However, it was not from the well-known luxury brands, but rather from a relatively niche Belgian brand that is not widely recognized in the country. She became familiar with it a few years ago through a Korean drama. It is said that there is only one counter in Shanghai, and when she visited Shanghai last year, she specifically went to take a look but ultimately did not make a purchase. Instead, she opted for a cheaper Chanel bag. She always felt that spending tens of thousands of yuan on a bag that no one else recognized, purely for the sake of personal satisfaction, was somewhat not worth it.

Then please take a seat for a moment. The white-collar lady smiled and turned to leave

Xiao Yiyi smiled and said: "How old are you now, still carrying that? You are already in middle school."

Good

They usually follow Liang Yuchan's car in the early morning and stay there for the entire day. The factory is located in an industrial park on the outskirts, with no restaurants or supermarkets nearby, so meals are taken in the cafeteria. Concerned that Yaya might not be accustomed to the food or might ask for snacks, she always prepares a lot of food in her backpack, as if going on a picnic. Later, prompted by Sister Ding, she started to buy extra fruits and snacks to share with the factory employees when she goes there.

Xiao Yiyi smiled and said: "It's nothing, don't worry about me, go ahead with your work."

Xiao Yiyi hurriedly said: "No need, just wait here."

He dialed back while walking towards his office: "I was just in a meeting, my phone was on silent, where are you... I will be there right away"

Xiao Yiyi could not refuse any longer and had no choice but to get up and follow.

"No, he is in a meeting, so don't disturb him. I made an appointment with him for 4 o'clock yesterday, and I arrived a bit early." Under the curious gazes of others, Xiao Yiyi was led into Liang Yuchen's office by Chen Yan.

Xiao Yiyi said: "It's all the same"

This building was jointly invested in by Liang's family when they were engaged in real estate, retaining two floors for themselves. This is Xiao Yiyi's first visit. Liang Yuchen only moved the company headquarters here in recent years. In the first few years after taking over the family business, he focused all his energy on expanding the food business, usually working at the factory, and during busy times, he would even live there. Even now, he is still shuttling between the company's factories.

Not long after, Liang Yuchen came out of the conference room, raised his hand to check the time, and took out his phone, which displayed a missed call from Xiao Yiyi

"Yes," replied Xiao Yiyi

We came here last year, and our child is studying here. We bought a house here the year before last and moved in. General Manager Liang takes care of me, fearing that I would be exhausted running south every day, so he transferred me here, making it convenient to take care of the elderly and children

Who was that just now?" asked the white-collar beauty

Xiao Yiyi arrived at Liang Yuchen's company a bit early. She had called him last night to arrange to meet around 4 PM. This afternoon, she found herself an outing job, thinking that after finishing her work, she could visit him without needing to take a leave. Unexpectedly, the business went too smoothly, and when she arrived at Liang Yuchen's company building, it was still not yet 3 PM.

Chen Yan and Xiao Yiyi chatted for a while longer before getting up to take their leave: "You stay for a bit, I will go out first. If this were at our factory, I could chat with you a bit more"

A familiar address from the other party quickly pinpointed her search. Afraid of calling out the wrong name and causing embarrassment, she confirmed it twice in her mind before speaking: "Sister Chen?"

With Chen Yan's nod of approval, the office ladies and the surrounding onlookers were suddenly filled with a sense of gossip, and the atmosphere became somewhat heated

Okay, please wait a moment

I just passed by over there, and when I glanced through this glass, it looked like you. Coming over to take a closer look, it really is you!" Chen Yan exclaimed with the surprise of meeting an old friend. "Are you here to see General Manager Liang? Are you alone? Did you not bring the child?"

The contrast between the cup and the bag is indeed quite striking. Although the white-collar woman felt a moment of discomfort and speculated on the likelihood of the bag being a counterfeit, she still wore a smile on her face: "Then let me add some water for you"

No need, thank you, you may continue with your work. "Xiao Yiyi said politely, "I can just wait here for a while, there is enough water to drink, and the water temperature is just right.

Many of the employees here have joined the company in recent years. When many of the female employees first met Liang Yuchen, they were somewhat taken aback. Having become accustomed to greasy uncles with potbellies, they were surprised to find that the dashing and suave "dominant CEO" from novels could actually be encountered in real life. However, all the new female employees are reminded by their seniors that in order to keep their jobs, they must not harbor any thoughts about the boss. Previously, two girls who had "improper intentions" towards the boss were ultimately dismissed. When asked about the reasons, it could be that the boss simply does not favor women, or perhaps it is because he has a complicated and deeply entangled ex-wife with whom he shares a tumultuous relationship. Nevertheless, all new female employees are cautioned by their seniors that to retain their positions, they must not entertain any thoughts about the boss, as evidenced by the two girls who were dismissed for having "improper intentions" towards him.