I never expected that simply coming over to deliver something would escalate into such a big issue.
But that kid, Ling Yong, deserved it.
He really thought everyone would indulge him. If he wasn't shown a thing or two, he'd never learn that the world wasn't made of iron.
At this moment, I followed Chu Yue out of the company and headed straight towards the commercial street next door.
“Chu Yue, where are we going?” I asked.
Chu Yue, in her high heels, replied:
“You said you had something for me, so let’s talk about it at the coffee shop ahead!”
Truth be told, I was just delivering something and had intended to give it to her in person and leave, not wanting to disrupt her work.
But now that things had escalated to this point, having a cup of coffee seemed reasonable.
In a short while, we arrived at a coffee shop.
Chu Yue asked me what I wanted to drink, and I said anything.
I wasn't very fond of the stuff.
Personally, I preferred Tie Guan Yin, which I found more invigorating.
We found a table by the floor-to-ceiling window and sat down.
Chu Yue gave me a completely different impression today.
She was so sharp, decisive, and acted with great efficiency.
As I was looking at Chu Yue, she suddenly dropped her serious, work-mode demeanor.
She gave me a gentle smile:
“What, you’re not used to seeing me like this?”
I nodded:
“Yes! I’ve never seen you dressed like this before, you seem like a different person.”
Chu Yue sighed:
“It’s for work.
If I’m not strict at work, without any authority.
The people below won’t take me seriously.
So, I have two different attitudes for work and life.”
I actually agreed with that.
I’d spent years screwing bolts in a factory, and besides those who abused their petty authority, other leaders were similar.
“Well, let’s not talk about that. I came to see you today because I have something for you.”
As I said that, I reached into my pocket for the thunder-struck wood carving.
Chu Yue’s eyes lit up when I told her I had something for her, showing some anticipation:
“What is it?”
After a moment, I took out a plastic bag, bundled up, and crumpled.
Chu Yue’s eyes widened, looking very expectant.
“Last time, you brought some thunder-struck wood, right?
The items are finished now. For the remaining small materials.
Your Uncle Master carved a Pixiu pendant and a Ping An knot for you.”
After speaking, I took out the items.
They were black and red, not particularly attractive.
The carving wasn’t outstanding either.
But the materials were genuine, and we had even performed a "glowing" ritual on them.
They would be more effective than the display pieces sold outside for thousands, tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands.
“Here you go. See if you like it.
It’s okay if you don’t, just place it at home or in your car, it’ll definitely have a warding effect.”
I said, handing the items over.
Chu Yue smiled, already nodding before even holding them:
“I like it. I like anything you give me.”
I was taken aback.
Anything I give you, you like?
That made me feel a bit awkward, so I scratched the back of my head and changed the subject:
“Um, I really didn’t mean to cause trouble when I came today.
That kid provoked me, that’s why I acted.”
To my surprise, Chu Yue dismissed it completely:
“It’s fine. The eldest young master of Huasheng Group is just a good-for-nothing.
A bloodsucker, a liability.
Our company hasn’t wanted to cooperate with them for a long time.
We only avoided a complete fallout due to their company’s remaining influence.
Today is a good opportunity to draw a clear line.”
As Chu Yue spoke, she looked at the peach wood pendant in her hand, and it was clear she genuinely liked it.
She took out her phone and immediately wrapped it around the edge of the phone case, using it as a phone charm.
She even swung it in front of me:
“Does it look good?”
I smiled:
“Quite nice.”
“I think so too.”
Chu Yue was quite pleased, smiling like a little girl.
We chatted for a while. I saw that time was getting late.
I spoke again:
“Chu Yue, you still have work. I won’t keep you any longer, I’ll be going back now.”
I intended to leave.
But Chu Yue’s expression turned serious, and she glared at me, saying:
“You said last time you wanted to treat me to a meal! And now you want to leave after only half an hour?”
“Well, I thought you had to work.
It’s fine, I’ll wait for you outside.
If you want something for lunch, I’ll order it in advance.”
I wasn’t stingy. How much could a meal cost?
Compared to the thunder-struck peach wood Chu Yue gave me, it was nothing.
Chu Yue looked at me, then smiled again:
“I’m not working today. Keep me company for the whole day! Consider it repayment for the thunder-struck wood.”
Hearing this request, I couldn't help but give a wry smile.
“What, you don’t want to?”
Chu Yue asked again.
I shook my head:
“It’s not that. If you like, then I’ll spend the day with you. I have plenty of time anyway.”
“Great!”
Chu Yue replied happily.
Then we left the coffee shop and went to wander around the mall next door.
I disliked shopping intensely.
But I was forced to accompany her to return the favor.
Chu Yue was wearing professional attire. She headed straight to the mall and first bought a new outfit.
A black long dress, then she went to a hair salon to get her hair blow-dried and styled, spending over two thousand.
When I heard the price, I nearly spat blood.
I thought the profit margin of our plain shop was already high enough.
Now I knew there were always people better off.
The profit in the hair industry was no less significant…