Summer Kiss

Chapter 214 Resignation
Xie Linzhou sighed and nodded silently, his eyes filled with confusion, like a lost fawn in the dark unable to find its way out.

“This company was founded by my parents with great effort. For so many years, I have never understood why they gave all the shares to my grandfather after they passed away. This matter is like a mystery. I have investigated for many years, but I have never found anything.”

"Moreover, based on the clues we've uncovered, they seem to have done it willingly. For so many years, I've been wondering why they didn't leave the shares to me, their biological son, but instead gave them to my grandfather?"

Fu Xicheng was unaware of the background, so he guessed, "Perhaps you were too young at that time and couldn't handle those company executives at all."

Xie Linzhou's eyebrows almost touched a knot as he retorted excitedly, "I'm not a child anymore. I'm 15 years old and I know a lot of things. Besides, didn't you go through that age too?"

Fu Xicheng seemed unwilling to recall his past; that memory was forever sealed deep within his heart.

“My situation is different from yours, so don’t compare me to you.”

Xie Linzhou softened his tone slightly and said in a low voice, "I know."

Seeing that Xie Linzhou had become much more awake, Fu Xicheng stood up, walked to his side, and patted him on the shoulder.

"Xie Linzhou, there are some things you need to think about carefully. Do you intend to continue living under your grandfather's control, or do you want to break free from all constraints and pursue your own freedom?"

Xie Linzhou raised his head, his eyes filled with contemplation. He seemed to have been touched by something deep within him by Fu Xicheng's words. He sat there quietly, lost in thought.

After leaving Xie Linzhou's company, Fu Xicheng called Xu Yansheng on his way back and asked him to investigate matters concerning Xie Linzhou's parents.

Xu Yansheng told Fu Xicheng over the phone that he had investigated the matter before, but during the investigation, it seemed that a mysterious force was secretly preventing him from continuing to investigate further.

Every time we get close to the truth, we are always blocked.

Upon hearing Xu Yansheng's words, Fu Xicheng narrowed his eyes slightly, as if he understood something.

……

The next day, as soon as Jiang Yuning arrived at work, she submitted her resignation to the company's human resources department. Because Fu Xicheng had instructed Lu Zhiqian in advance, the human resources department's approval process proceeded extremely quickly, and it was approved in no time.

In an instant, everyone in the design department knew that Jiang Yuning was going to resign.

They all seemed unable to understand Jiang Yuning's actions.

Jiang Yuning now has more clients than anyone else in the design department, and her monthly commission is enviable.

Upon hearing about this, the design director personally came to talk to Jiang Yuning.

Outside the corridor, Jiang Yuning looked directly into the director's eyes and said firmly, "Director, you don't need to persuade me to stay. I want to go to Kyoto with my boyfriend to develop our careers."

The design director was clearly stunned when he heard this; going to Kyoto to develop his career was indeed a good option.

Jiang Yuning had served under him for several years, and he sighed, his eyes filled with regret.

"If you're not happy in Kyoto, come back. Our design department's doors are always open to you, and everyone will welcome you back."

"Thank you, Director."

When Jiang Yuning returned to the design department, Meng Shuyu rushed over, her eyes filled with reluctance.

"Yu Ning, are you really going to resign? If you leave, there will be no one to eat with me anymore."

Jiang Yuning patted her shoulder. In fact, she had already secretly made plans for Meng Shuyu. How could she bear to let Meng Shuyu eat alone? "Chen Yihua is here. You can eat with her in the future. Besides, it's not like I'm never going back to Haicheng. We'll still have a chance to meet in the future."

Jiang Yuning paused for a moment, then continued, "Shuyu, go and call Chen Yihua over. The director asked me to transfer the clients I have to you two."

Meng Shuyu would rather lose these clients than have Jiang Yuning leave the design department.

She lowered her head, slowly walked to Chen Yihua's side, and called Chen Yihua over.

In just one day, Jiang Yuning managed to hand over all her work and clients by the time she was about to leave work.

She stretched comfortably, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up. Tomorrow, she could take Fu Xicheng back to Yuncheng without any worries.

As it was nearing the end of the workday, Gu Xinghe walked heavily to Jiang Yuning's side.

She lowered her head, as if gathering the courage to say those words.

"Yu Ning, if I don't say these things now, I'm afraid I'll never have the chance to tell you again."

She looked up, her eyes filled with deep remorse. "Actually, I should thank you. I treated you like that before, but you didn't hold it against me. Only now do I truly understand how important friendship is. I was so foolish."

Jiang Yuning didn't really blame Gu Xinghe; she was aware of the greed and complexity of human nature.

She looked up and said, "Let bygones be bygones. We should focus on moving forward and not always look back at unpleasant things, as that will only make our steps heavier."

Gu Xinghe clearly took Jiang Yuning's words to heart; she felt that she had come to this realization far too late.

She looked sincere, and her eyes revealed a seriousness.

"If you ever need any help in the future, please don't forget that I'm here for you. Although my abilities are limited, I can still do my part to make up for my past mistakes."

Jiang Yuning nodded slightly, "Okay."

……

Time flies like an arrow, and Saturday is here in the blink of an eye.

Fu Xicheng waited for Jiang Yuning downstairs ten minutes early.

He specially chose a casual outfit today. The outfit was simple yet stylish, and on him, it gave him a handsome look while also exuding a unique sense of approachability.

The moment Jiang Yuning saw Fu Xicheng, it was as if he was radiating a dazzling light.

Her eyes sparkled with a lively light. "Fu Xicheng, did you do this hairstyle specially?"

Fu Xicheng's captivating peach blossom eyes narrowed slightly, and the corners of his mouth turned up, revealing a hint of smugness.

"Well, isn't this to meet my future in-laws? I have to make a good impression on them."

Jiang Yuning asked, "Fu Xicheng, are you nervous?"

Fu Xicheng smiled helplessly and said truthfully, "It would be a lie to say I'm not nervous."

Not long after, they boarded the plane. The hour or so on the plane passed quickly, like a shooting star. In the blink of an eye, they arrived in Yuncheng.