Pressure

Erin stayed at home for the next few weeks while her dad went to work.

She practiced cooking and spent her time reading and watching T.V.

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At the office Mr.Chen was completing reports when Mr. Zhao Li entered.

The man looked annoyed as he sat down with a THUMP! on the chair opposite Mr.Chen's desk.

"Chen Li," he started "Where is the money?!"

Mr.Chen stopped what he was doing and looked straight at the man.

"Zhao Li, I told you... I am going to make a deal with this client and I will pay you back with the commission..." he said as sweat ran down his forehead.

Zhao Li lit a cigarette and flicked the ash on the carpet.

"Listen Chen Li... It's not me.. you know if it was me, I wouldn't care...

but it's company money. As the accountant, I have to keep the books straight .." He said, puffing on his cigarette and dropping ash everywhere.

Mr.Chen stood up and looked out of the window, rubbing his hands and pacing around.

"Okay, okay.. just give me till next week.