Chapter 122: Xixi Wants to Leave

Yes, Shi Yong is right; it's no big deal, we'll start over.

I was very happy, so I raised my glass and drank it all in one gulp,

It felt as if this Da Heng Group belonged to someone else, and I had nothing to do with it.

Only then could my heart be at ease.

Only then could I consider the problem from another angle.

Before, I was always immersed in the thought of saving the company, wanting to use all my strength to rescue Da Heng Group.

Today I changed my mind: I won't save it, I'll just see how Da Heng Group turns out and how these people will act.

I am merely an observer, only then can I see the board clearly.

Shi Yong and I have drunk a lot of wine; it's been a long time since we drank so freely.

I was heartily eating spicy chicken and gulping down wine,

We were indulging in loud laughter,

The whole office could hear our wanton sounds.

After finishing the drink, I put my arm around Shi Yong's shoulder, and Shi Yong hooked my arm,

We staggered out of the company cafeteria,

Just then we ran into Ya Li returning from the bank; she looked very depressed.

Upon seeing me,

She said helplessly: 'Chairman, I didn't expect Director Li to run off. The bank loan matter hasn't been settled. Sun Zong has already gone to see Chief Niu, hoping to contact other banks.'

Instead, I comforted Ya Li: 'Ya Li, don't worry about anything; it's no big deal that Director Li ran off—where could he have gone?'

Hmph, he'll be caught before long.

Once Dajun finds Chief Niu, he'll surely think of a solution.

Ya Li, even if Da Heng Group is taken over by Southern Group, you can still be a leader. You really don't need to worry about anything.

It's people like me and Shi Yong who really have something to worry about.

Haha, all we can do is go to the construction site and haul bricks.

Shi Yong, grab a trowel—are you still up for it?

Shi Yong then waved his hand,

'Just now, don't worry—when I pick up a trowel, I can still earn three or four hundred a day, enough for our drinks.'

'As long as we have money for wine, catching red-scaled fish makes them fresh, wife and children overturning pots drunk before the lamp—life is fun, heart always happy, not envying princes who feast on ten thousand coins.' I began to recite the poem, swaying my head.

Ya Li saw my state and was a bit stunned.

She thought I would be very anxious and angry,

She was sure I'd go crazy, never expecting I'd still want to drink and recite poetry.

Ya Li then said: 'Chairman, I have never thought for myself; I am thinking for you. This Da Heng Group was built by your own hands—how can you bear to just throw it away?'

You ought to think of a way to save yourself.

As long as Da Heng Group has liquid funds,

everything will be fine,

it will be able to repay Southern Group's debts,

then Da Heng Group will get back on a normal development track.

Chairman, I don't want to see you like this, sinking into degeneracy.

After hearing Ya Li finish speaking,

I laughed,

Hehe, Ya Li, it's true I founded Da Heng Group, but I've already handed over authority; the loan matter should be handled by Sun Zong, and the self-rescue of Da Heng Group is also his responsibility.

I'm just a nominal figure,

I've already planned to hand Da Heng Group over to Sun Zong; I must keep my word.

Whether Da Heng Group lives or dies depends on Sun Dajun.

I can do nothing more.

Shi Yong helped me back to the office; I'm a bit thirsty.

Right, Ya Li, let's go to my office for tea.

There's really no need to get worked up.

Ya Li looked at my indifferent attitude, and her eyes actually turned red.

Chairman, I hope you can take this matter seriously, right? Sun Zong is too young; for some things, he still lacks ability.

I hope you can shoulder the burden and help Da Heng Group get through this crisis.

Ya Li was pleading with me,

Because of this, Ya Li cares more about Da Heng Group's life or death than I do, making the group seem like an extension of her.

Isn't she just a part-time financial manager of a company?

I looked at Ya Li,

I spoke earnestly: 'Ya Li, I can understand your feelings, but my ability is also limited.'

Really, some things are just like that; do your best and leave the rest to fate.

Let's wait for Sun Dajun to come back and then talk.

After I finished speaking, I had Shi Yong help me back to the office.

I lay down on the sofa and felt my body completely relaxed.

These past days, the burden of Da Heng Group has weighed on me, extremely heavy; it has exhausted me mentally and physically.

This 4.2 billion loan cannot be disbursed, yet I feel relieved.

If I had known this would be the outcome, I never thought they would act like this.

Li Xingzhang fled, and he fled so suddenly.

No need to ask; asking other banks yields the same result.

Why did Li Xingzhang flee? Without Kong Shi's tacit approval, could he have fled?

Hmph. Only Li Xingzhang fled, I couldn't issue the loan, so my project couldn't be completed, I couldn't sell the houses, and Southern Group successfully acquired our Da Heng Group.

They would then be able to share the fruits of this victory.

Everything went according to their plan.

I just can't figure out why Ya Li, in that performance, would sincerely help our Da Heng Group.

Is it merely because we knew each other in the past?

Impossible; that past affection has long been blown away by the wind.

We are adults; what's there to play with feelings? We're not seventeen- or eighteen-year-olds who talk only about feelings without money.

Now everything is about interests. As for Ya Li, could the interests of Da Heng Group possibly outweigh those of Southern Group?

I took out a cigarette, lost in thought.

Shi Yong took out a flame and lit it for me,

Then he said, 'Brother, I'm going to sleep. Call me if anything comes up.'

After saying that, Shi Yong pushed open the secret door and went inside to sleep.

This Shi Yong can eat, drink, and sleep; even if the sky fell, he wouldn't be afraid.

To be able to live like Shi Yong is happiness.

I sighed.

Just then, Xixi pushed the door open and came in,

She hesitated a moment, wanting to say something to me, but seeing my expression, she didn't speak.

I said to Xixi, 'Xixi, if you have something to say, just say it. Uncle, I haven't had too much to drink.'

Xixi said, 'Uncle, the school notified me to attend a meeting; I have already been assigned to Beishan Elementary School. I want to leave the company,'

'but if I leave, there will be no one left by your side.'

'I'm uneasy; I'm hesitating over whether I should go or not.'

Seeing Xixi's troubled look, I laughed,

'"Xixi, go ahead; your dream is to be a teacher, and I, as your uncle, support your aspiration. Strive for your dream.'

'In life, one must always have an aim; one cannot live idly.'

'Although being a teacher is just an ordinary profession, its inner worth is noble.'

'Truly, Xixi, anyone capable of teaching is a person of great talent.'

'To become a good teacher, one's words and deeds must follow norms; one cannot be too casual.'

'Otherwise, one should not become a teacher.'

'Xixi, we no longer need help here, Uncle.'

'Thank you for helping these past days.'

'"Uncle, I feel you have it hard, much harder than us ordinary people. So many people to support, so many matters to handle, so many relationships to maintain.'

'I only see your exhaustion; I don't feel that wealth has brought you happiness.'

'"Uncle, I have something to say, I don't know whether I should say it.' Xixi said, looking at me."

'"Go on, Xixi, I'm listening.' I said."

'"I believe letting go is being lenient with oneself. Uncle, you are too exhausted.' Xixi said sincerely."