"Alright, you're really amazing. You're in such a sorry state, yet you're still so spirited. I admire you, and I'm willing to listen to you. It's settled then."
Wang Xiaoniu was also quite stubborn. Instead of acknowledging that Ye Tiancheng was finally angry and that she was generously willing to take a step back, she directly fanned the flames and slammed on the brakes.
The car skidded for several meters on the road before finally stopping. Then, Wang Xiaoniu declared domineeringly,
"Anyway, I've already paid the fine with this ten thousand yuan, and I've sent you two off. It's you two who don't want to ride in the car. I won't refund Wang Xiaomiao's money."
With that, Ye Tiancheng and Little Fatty were left in the wind. Wang Xiaoniu, wearing high heels, stepped on the accelerator, and the car sped away.
In the blink of an eye, the car disappeared. Ye Tiancheng and Little Fatty finally felt a hint of regret. They had originally arranged for Wang Xiaoniu to take them to the employee dormitory, which would at least provide them with a place to stay. But now, being abandoned on the main road like this, if they took a taxi back, it would cost at least a hundred yuan, which was not a small expense.
"Brother Ye, my car was also impounded by the traffic police. I estimate it will take a few days to retrieve it. Even if I retrieve it, my driver's license has been revoked, and I probably won't be able to drive anymore. I know you're having a difficult time. Why don't I sell my car? Although it's second-hand, it can still fetch around ten thousand yuan. That can help you out of your predicament."
Ye Tiancheng felt too embarrassed. Not only was he troubling his brother repeatedly, but Little Fatty had finally stabilized his life and was now a high-ranking executive in the company. Having a car could also help him maintain appearances and make business dealings more convenient. But now, he couldn't even drive.
"I'm sorry, Little Fatty. If I hadn't asked you for a drink that day, we wouldn't have caused such a big mess. It's all my fault. Perhaps your ex-wife was right. I'm just a good-for-nothing failure, and I like to implicate others."
"I understand. It seems it's all Wang Xiaoniu's fault. Those words she said made you, Brother Ye, lose confidence. We won't have a chance to see Wang Xiaoniu again, so there's no need for you to say anything to her."
"I understand."
At this moment, Ye Tiancheng could only comfort himself, telling himself that everything would get better. After all, Ye Tiancheng's true qi was constantly recovering, and he would soon become very powerful. Even if Nuwa Stone and the Great Green Snake didn't come out to help, Ye Tiancheng, relying on his martial arts, could at least earn some money and slowly repay Fang Ruyun. He hadn't promised her that as a man he wouldn't repay the money and just talk about it every day. That wasn't realistic.
"Let's go back to the dormitory and get some sleep. I'm really too tired. I still have to report back to the company later."
"Okay, let's get some sleep first. After we wake up, I'll go to the company with you. I feel like something might happen, my eyelids have been twitching non-stop. I won't be at ease until I personally see you to the company."
"I'm not a child. Alright, Brother Ye, let's take a taxi back and rest. I still have some money, and we can afford this."
The two of them very extravagantly took a taxi. It cost them one hundred and eight yuan to get to the dormitory, which was slightly less than Ye Tiancheng had anticipated, making them quite happy.
Thus, the two of them rummaged through the refrigerator and found a packet of instant noodles. Fortunately, they hadn't expired. They casually cooked a bowl, added an egg, and after eating, they fell into a deep sleep.
They slept until the next morning. Then, Little Fatty made a phone call, but the secretary didn't answer. Little Fatty went directly to the company.
Ye Tiancheng insisted on going together, and Little Fatty didn't refuse. The two of them went to the company together. When they reached the front desk, the receptionist looked at Little Fatty with a surprised expression.
"Weren't you fired? Why are you here?"
"No, I haven't received any notification from the company. I was on leave earlier because of some matters. I haven't made any major mistakes, so there's no need to fire me, right?"
Little Fatty found it quite unexpected. He had always been smooth sailing at the company due to his relationship with Hou Mingzhu. He had never encountered any problems for such a long time. Now, to be suddenly told that he was fired, Little Fatty found it hard to understand.
"I don't know about that, but I heard that you were involved in some negative news, which caused quite a stir. Everyone knows about it now, and it's quite embarrassing. So, the company's board of directors held a meeting and decided to fire you. They don't want to affect the company's long-term development."
"That's just some news that isn't true. How can the company fire me for something like that?"
"Eating without paying is one thing, and it seems you were also driving under the influence. That's illegal, and it has a significant impact on the company. I'm telling you this because we used to be quite familiar with each other. From now on, you should just be an honest person." The receptionist said mysteriously, then reminded Little Fatty, "Brother Fatty, our relationship has always been good. You absolutely cannot say that I told you this. I still want to work. Even though I only earn over four thousand yuan a month, this job is very important to me. I can't lose it. You must not harm me."
"Alright, don't make such a big deal out of it. I'm not a傻子 who doesn't understand anything. I won't betray you."
Little Fatty, unwilling to give up, went to inquire further. Indeed, he had been fired. Now all he had to do was sign the papers at the human resources department and pack up his belongings to leave. This was a considerable blow to Little Fatty. He had been a high-ranking executive in the company, living a carefree life, earning a high salary, and showcasing his talents to everyone. But if he lost this job, Little Fatty truly didn't know what to do. Little Fatty went downstairs first, then met Ye Tiancheng and explained the situation in detail, before lighting a cigarette.
"Brother Ye, I've never seen you smoke before. It's just a job, you don't need to torment yourself so much. Your resignation this time might not be a bad thing. I'm also preparing to restart my career, and you can come and help me."
"Brother Ye, you have no idea how leisurely my days are. I just sign my name and look at some documents, and I can earn sixty to seventy thousand yuan a month. Do you know that for many office workers, this is an astronomical figure? Many people might not earn this amount in a year. I don't want to give up such a good job. Perhaps I can't return to my previous state, so I can't help you back for now. I just want to salvage my job. I'm not reconciled!"
"Alright, Little Fatty, I respect your choice. It's quite risky for you to come and help me now. It's better to work steadily here. Isn't this company owned by Hou Mingzhu? Why don't you call Hou Mingzhu and see if there's any possibility of a turnaround?"
"I dare not trouble Hou Mingzhu again. I used to consider Hou Mingzhu as my sister-in-law, and I often called her when I had difficulties, which gave me confidence. But now Hou Mingzhu is no longer my sister-in-law, and Hou Mingzhu is currently angry with you, Brother Ye. If I call now, it might make your relationship even more awkward. As a brother, I can't harm you like this. I'd better not make this call. I feel uneasy."
Little Fatty was quite loyal. Although he really liked this job, he didn't want to drag Ye Tiancheng down because of his own affairs.
"Then, alright. How about I make the call? I'm willing to be shameless for you, but I feel like my call won't be effective. Why don't you try it? Anyway, our relationship is already very bad, and I don't think it can get any worse."
Little Fatty truly couldn't bear to lose this job. Moreover, Ye Tiancheng kept persuading him, and gradually Little Fatty began to listen, feeling that what Ye Tiancheng said made sense. Anyway, their relationship was already strained, and he couldn't make their relationship any worse, so there was no need to feel so much psychological pressure.
He might as well just do what he felt like. Perhaps he could return to work at the company, and Little Fatty wouldn't have to return to his previous life at the bottom.
This seemingly small difference in thought could lead to a different life path. Little Fatty thought for a long time, then bit his lip tightly and decided to cast aside his pride and make the call.
The phone rang for a long time. Little Fatty thought Hou Mingzhu was deliberately not answering. He waited for almost a minute, and finally, Hou Mingzhu answered the call.
"Sister-in-law, I've caused some unsavory news, which has led the company's board of directors to fire me. Sister-in-law, I don't want to resign. Can you help me?"
"If this matter has nothing to do with Ye Tiancheng, I can help you. But I saw the news. You ate without paying with Ye Tiancheng. Sister-in-law has nothing more to say, except to warn you: if you want to have a good life, stay away from Ye Tiancheng. If you associate with Ye Tiancheng, you'll be killed by him sooner or later."
"Sister-in-law, can you help me? Regardless of what Ye大哥 and I are like, I really want this job. This job is very important to my life, which is why I'm shamelessly begging you. Otherwise, I wouldn't be so shameless."
"I know, I should help you. But I've been busy with many things recently and don't have the mood to deal with other people's affairs. Especially since I know you've been with Ye Tiancheng recently, if I help you, it would feel like helping Ye Tiancheng."
Hou Mingzhu had made her intentions very clear. Little Fatty dared not harbor any illusions. Hou Mingzhu was simply unwilling to help him, otherwise, she wouldn't have said these things.
"I understand, Sister-in-law. I won't bother you. Take good care of yourself in the hospital."
Little Fatty actually regretted it. Perhaps he shouldn't have made this call. He had already chosen to stand with Ye Tiancheng, and it was unrealistic to contact Hou Mingzhu anymore.
"Alright, I wish you good luck."
Ye Tiancheng, standing beside him, heard all the conversations between Little Fatty and Hou Mingzhu. He felt very guilty. If it weren't for him, Little Fatty wouldn't have ended up in this situation. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
"Brother Ye, please wait for me. I'll go and complete the resignation procedures. I just need to sign, pack up my desk items, and it should only take about ten to fifteen minutes. After that, we can go home together."
"But that's the employee dormitory. Since you've left the company, you can't continue to stay in the employee dormitory. We'll have to find a new place to live."