Chapter 978: Continue doing what you love

A small character like Xiao Qishan wasn't worth mentioning in Shen Ci's eyes; she didn't even have the interest to spend half a moment of energy on him.

Just as He Bin said, a single phone call could make him unemployed immediately.

But He Bin always carried a sense of responsibility in his heart. Sitting in the car, he still couldn't help but repeatedly confirm with Shen Ci: "A-Ci, that Xiao Qishan, did you really fire him?"

Shen Ci curved her eyes helplessly and nodded gently to reassure him: "Rest assured, he has probably already received the dismissal call from Personnel by now. If you had told me earlier that he was giving you a hard time, you wouldn't have had to suffer this grievance."

He Bin touched the tip of his nose, feeling a bit embarrassed, his earlobes turning slightly red. Seeing him like this, Shen Ci smiled and added: "But I understand you; you've always been one to endure if you can. Today's scene was truly rare—having grown up in front of you since I was small, I've never seen you lose your temper like that."

"Sigh, it's just because I was pushed to the limit," He Bin scratched his head, his tone carrying a bit of awkwardness as he looked at Shen Ci. "It was your aunt who taught me. She said either don't argue, but if you do, you have to show some momentum and not lose even half a point. You can't reason with a petty person like Xiao Qishan; you can only use this kind of overbearing method to 'fight magic with magic.' Although it didn't really do anything to him, at least the pent-up frustration in my heart was finally released."

Shen Ci was amused by his words. She never expected that her aunt and uncle-in-law would privately pass on such "arguing secrets."

"I will have Zhu Li arrange those people under you. The company is too big, and when there are too many people, it's easy for things to get mixed up. I don't usually pay much attention, and for me, it's enough that these people can do their jobs well, so it's inevitable that such people will appear."

This was a very small matter to Shen Ci; she could resolve it properly in a few words. She changed the subject, turned her head to look at He Bin, and asked softly: "By the way, how is Aunt doing lately? Is she getting used to night school?"

At the mention of this, the smile on He Bin's face instantly faded, his brow clouded with worry, and his tone was full of heartache for his wife: "What habit? She just can't keep up at all. It's forced her to the point where she only dares to sleep in the middle of the night. You know what your aunt's level is, don't you? She graduated from elementary school; it's not easy for her to even recognize all the characters. Once she comes into contact with professional knowledge, how could she possibly absorb it?"

Hearing this, Shen Ci's expression gradually became solemn. She pursed her lips slightly, and after a moment, urged: "But Aunt hasn't backed down, which means she can still persist. Uncle-in-law, accompany her more and encourage her; don't dampen her enthusiasm."

"That's for sure, how could I bear to dampen her enthusiasm?" He Bin nodded hurriedly, his tone relaxing a bit. "I'm just thinking about doing the logistics well now so she can study with peace of mind, without any worries. Besides, I don't have to go to the company to work anymore, so I can finally free up my hands to take good care of her."

As soon as he finished speaking, He Bin realized belatedly, his eyes full of confusion as he looked at Shen Ci and asked: "Hey? A-Ci, why did you suddenly stop me from working at the company? Where are you taking me now?"

Looking at her uncle-in-law's slow-witted and cute reaction, Shen Ci couldn't help but curve her eyes, deliberately keeping him in suspense: "We're almost there. You'll know when we arrive."

Twenty minutes later, the car stopped slowly by the side of the road.

He Bin pushed open the car door and got out. Looking around, his eyes lit up instantly, his tone full of surprise: "A-Ci, isn't this... isn't this outside our residential complex?"

Shen Ci raised an eyebrow and nodded. This was the street on the perimeter of the complex where her aunt and uncle-in-law lived.

"Uncle-in-law, turn around and look."

He Bin turned around as told. Behind him was a row of street-level storefronts, looking no different from ordinary shops. It wasn't until Guangrong walked out of one of the vacant storefronts that he suddenly widened his eyes, his face full of astonishment.

"Dad! Sis! You finally came. I've been waiting for you for half a day; I was almost falling asleep!" Guangrong walked up with a helpless expression, his tone carrying a bit of complaint, but his eyes hid a smile.

He Bin was completely bewildered. He looked at his son, then at the smiling Shen Ci, his tone full of confusion: "A-Ci, Guangrong, what... what does this mean?"

Shen Ci stopped keeping him in suspense. She walked up and explained in a gentle yet clear tone: "Uncle-in-law, I bought this street-level storefront for you. I asked the property management, and it's allowed to do food processing here. From now on, you can continue to open your roast goose shop here and go back to doing what you love."

"Huh?" He Bin was struck as if by lightning. His eyes widened even further, his voice trembling slightly: "You... you bought this shop?"

"Mm, the property deed is written in your name." Shen Ci nodded with a calm expression, looking at He Bin with gentle eyes. "The house I bought for Aunt before was only in her name. This storefront is specifically written in your name; consider it a token of my heart for you."

"A-Ci..." He Bin's mind went blank. All his words were stuck in his throat, leaving only a heart full of being moved, his eye sockets slightly red. "This... the shops in this place aren't cheap. You child, why spend so much money?"

Although he complained about the cost and felt it wasn't worth it for Shen Ci, He Bin's heart was filled to the brim with emotion and joy. This joy was exceptionally pure, for no other reason than that he could finally return to doing what he was good at and what he loved with all his heart—opening a roast goose shop of his own.

Shen Ci understood him too well—understood his obsession with the roast goose shop, understood his unwillingness to work a routine job.

"I told you before that not letting you continue opening the roast goose shop might have been my mistake." Shen Ci's tone was exceptionally earnest. "I've thought about it seriously. Uncle-in-law, you are still young; you shouldn't be bound by my arrangements, routinely coping with a job you don't like. You also have things you want to do, your own passions."

"Aunt can grit her teeth and persist in studying under such difficult circumstances, so I think you should also follow your own heart. You are only in your forties; it's the age to venture out."

"So this storefront is a gift for you. It's right downstairs from the complex, and this complex and the surrounding complexes are all wealthy areas. Uncle-in-law, you can use the best ingredients to make the most delicious roast goose. Even with a higher price, you won't have to worry about selling it."

"Dad." At this time, Guangrong also walked up. Looking at his father, he added sincerely: "My sister started planning this for you a long time ago. This shop used to be a dry cleaner's. My sister talked to them several times, and in the end, it was only by paying a high price that she bought this shop."

He Bin was so moved he didn't know what to do, not knowing where to put his hands. Looking at Shen Ci, his lips moved, and after a long while, he stammered: "A-Ci... Uncle-in-law really... really thanks you. I... I don't even know what to say..."

Shen Ci had already arranged everything for him clearly and properly. At this moment, his mind was spinning, and only the two words "thank you" could express the gratitude in his heart.

Shen Ci just smiled gently and shook her head slightly: "Uncle-in-law, we are family; saying these things makes us strangers. You watched me grow up; in my heart, you are just like my father. Now that I have the ability and the family has the conditions, I only hope you can happily enjoy life, do whatever you want to do, without any psychological burden or extra considerations."

Hearing this, He Bin nodded vigorously, his eye sockets even redder, his voice choked as he just repeated: "Good, good..."

"But!"

Shen Ci's tone paused abruptly, her expression becoming three parts more serious. That earnest look made He Bin instantly restrain his moved emotions. He blinked and asked suspiciously: "A-Ci, but what?"

Shen Ci extended a finger and said with a firm tone: "I have only one requirement."

"You say it, you say it! Uncle-in-law will definitely promise you, no matter what the requirement is!" He Bin nodded hurriedly, his tone full of certainty.

Shen Ci looked at his eager appearance, sighed gently first, and then spoke slowly: "You cannot continue to work yourself to death day and night like before. Opening a roast goose shop is what you love, and we all support you, but you must promise me: roast at most ten geese a day, and close the shop to rest once they are sold out. You are not allowed to stay up late and tire yourself out again. Can you do that?"

"Huh? Ten? That's too few!" He Bin frowned instantly and said with some hesitation: "Then what if a lot of people come to buy and don't get any? Wouldn't that be letting them make a wasted trip?"

Shen Ci couldn't help but laugh and explained patiently: "Then let them come early the next day. Limited daily supply can both save you from being tired and make the shop even more popular. This is a win-win situation." ===== CHAPTER 979 =====