98: Working for nothing your whole life

Watching Boss Zhang leave, Xu Jia looked at the business card in her hand, feeling a bit dazed.

Boss Zhang's extremely respectful attitude made her feel a little uncomfortable.

Back when she was at the bank, she was usually the one who was respectful and subservient to others.

She hadn't expected things to be completely reversed now.

"President Chen, since the handover is complete, I'll be taking my leave now."

"Mm, go ahead with your work, Manager Li."

After Manager Li left, Chen Qiu looked at Xu Jia and asked,

"So, did you learn any valuable experience?"

Xu Jia's pure and beautiful face tightened slightly.

"I did!"

She said seriously and earnestly.

"By announcing that my boss is Chen Qiu, the other party will definitely bow down in respect!"

Hearing this, Chen Qiu was caught between laughter and tears.

"Do you think I'm the head of the Green Gang or the leader of the Hongmen?"

Xu Jia curled her lips.

"Even the Green Gang or Hongmen wouldn't have as much prestige as you."

This was the second time she had truly realized Chen Qiu's worth.

The branch president from before didn't count as much, since there was already a basis for cooperation with Chen Qiu.

But now, even the owner of a Business KTV was so respectful to him.

How could he have so much face in both the legal and underworld circles!

Chen Qiu didn't respond to Xu Jia's teasing. He looked at the bmw 5 series at the company entrance, next to which Xu Jia's previous wuling mini was also parked.

"Are you still driving that wuling mini?"

"What, can't bear to spend money on gas?"

Chen Qiu looked at Xu Jia with a hint of surprise.

Xu Jia gave Chen Qiu an awkward look and whispered,

"Driving a BMW back to the village is too eye-catching..."

She was still somewhat fearful of the gossip in the village.

Her father was recovering at home, her mother was his caregiver, and her sister had just started an internship; she was the only proper breadwinner in the family.

They even owed debts to relatives.

Under these circumstances, if she drove a bmw 5 series back to the village, gossip would surely be flying everywhere the next day.

Others wouldn't think she had become successful like Chen Qiu!

Xu Jia could imagine with her toes that the most widely circulated version would definitely be that she was being kept by some rich second-generation or big boss!

Hearing this, Chen Qiu, as someone who had suffered greatly from the 'Village Entrance Intelligence Department,' felt that what Xu Jia said wasn't without reason.

But... "Isn't that just perfect?"

"It can help block some harassment for you!"

"At least this New Year, your mom won't nag you to get married, and you won't have to suffer the troubles of blind dates."

Chen Qiu said jokingly.

Xu Jia wasn't stupid.

She looked at Chen Qiu suspiciously, her beautiful eyes narrowing slightly.

This guy, could he be thinking of reducing his competitors so he can easily win her over later?

Chen Qiu shrugged and said seriously again,

"If it really doesn't work, just put the word out that you're working for me."

"Anyway, I'm a headline figure now; I can help draw the fire for you in a heartbeat."

Xu Jia pondered for a moment.

If she told her mother she was working for Chen Qiu, she would definitely believe it.

And, in all likelihood, she wouldn't nag her about blind dates and marriage anymore.

After all, in her mother's eyes, Chen Qiu was the perfect son-in-law, and she couldn't wait for the two of them to be together.

"If you drive a Wuling here every day, then didn't I buy that bmw 5 series for nothing?"

"Besides, hiding things like this... those who know will think you're managing the company for me, but those who don't might think you're my mistress!"

Hearing this, Xu Jia immediately gave Chen Qiu's chest a playful, annoyed punch.

"I see you don't mind these rumors at all!"

Chen Qiu grabbed Xu Jia's hand; her slightly cool skin was delicate and soft.

"If you have to care about every single person's thoughts, it would be far too exhausting!"

"However, everyone has their own way of life. Just follow the choice in your heart."

Xu Jia fell slightly silent.

The thoughts in her heart... in the year since her father was injured, the few times she had asked relatives and neighbors for money had made her see through the fickleness of human nature.

Weakness does not earn the pity of others!

With only one male laborer who was now disabled, her family was weak.

Others didn't believe the two Xu sisters could support the family in the future.

Therefore, many people were unwilling to lend them money.

Xu Jia had even heard an aunt tell her mother to marry her and Xu Yi off as soon as possible to get the bride price for security; otherwise, if they ran off with some wild man, they'd lose both the person and the money!

Xu Jia was extremely chilled by what she heard.

Her mother was dissatisfied but didn't dare to argue, only able to smile foolishly to please them.

Because they desperately needed the aunt's family to lend them a sum of money to cover her father's medical expenses.

In the end, they didn't get it anyway.

From then on, Xu Jia deeply understood the saying: 'A man lives for a breath of air, a Buddha lives for a stick of incense.'

She had lived frugally and worked hard this past year, paying off some debts, but during holidays she could still hear words that made her uncomfortable.

Yet, she couldn't talk back.

Because the weak have no voice.

These emotions had been accumulating in Xu Jia's heart.

When Chen Qiu bought that bmw 5 series for her, that night she had an impulse to drive it home immediately and shock all the villagers and relatives!

But she held back.

Because, after all, it wasn't her car; driving it back would just be an act of 'slapping one's face until it's swollen to look like a fat man.'

When people came to collect debts later, she still wouldn't be able to produce the money.

Now, Chen Qiu's words stirred that impulse in her again.

This Spring Festival, she didn't want to see her mother forced to smile while being mistreated, and she certainly couldn't accept her and her sister being subjected to snide remarks and grievances.

"Chen Qiu, can you lend me 200,000?"

Xu Jia looked up into Chen Qiu's eyes and suddenly spoke.

Chen Qiu was stunned; he hadn't expected Xu Jia to shift the topic to this.

As soon as the words left her mouth, Xu Jia felt a bit of regret.

"How could I be so impulsive again?!"

However, before Xu Jia could speak again, she heard Chen Qiu's voice.

"Sure."

He took out his phone and directly transferred 200,000 to Xu Jia.

Xu Jia looked at the payment notification, slightly dazed.

She hadn't expected that in less than three seconds, 200,000 would be sent to her.

Online loans weren't even this fast.

Xu Jia looked up at Chen Qiu. Every time Chen Qiu showed this kind of unreserved trust in her, an unusual emotion would burst forth in her heart.

"I... I will pay you back as soon as possible."

She said in a low voice after taking a deep breath.

"It's fine. If you can't pay it back, just work for me for free for the rest of your life!"

"Huh???"

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