Unexpected Resignation

"Do you really want to resign like this, Li Qian You? I seriously doubt whether you have a heart at all!" Qian You lowered her eyes in silence. If that's what he believed, it might be for the better. What did it matter if he thought she had no heart? But soon, the man returned to his usual indifferent demeanor, crossing his hands elegantly on the desk. He said in a businesslike tone, "Alright, since you insist on resigning, it's not impossible. Pay a penalty of one million, and you can leave immediately." Qian You suddenly raised her head, surprised. "One million?" Wasn't it thirty thousand? As if knowing what Qian You was thinking, Pei Yimo said calmly, "Now you're not just a junior clerk in the general affairs department, but the confidential secretary of the Pei Group. Your salary has tripled, and your benefits have increased by two items. The penalty you need to pay naturally cannot be compared to before. Moreover..." He leaned forward slightly, his deep black eyes narrowing, "Moreover, you've been handling the Aekon-C project all along. I don't care what your reasons are for wanting to resign, Miss Li, but I believe you shouldn't be so irresponsible as to disregard the company's interests." Pei Yimo's words made Qian You hesitate. Indeed, she had been the one dealing with the Aekon-C project all along, and no one from Aekon company knew it better than her. Looking at the man who had already lowered his head to continue reviewing documents, Qian You murmured, "I understand, I'll finish this case first." Pei Yimo didn't look up, his voice cold, indicating the dismissal: "Please close the door on your way out." Qian You nodded helplessly. Just as she reached the door, it was pushed open by someone. A strong scent of perfume immediately filled the air. "Mo, I've come to see you." Zhu Qingya, wearing a pink dress, seemed exceptionally fond of this color. As if not noticing Qian You standing by the door, Zhu Qingya happily walked to Pei Yimo's side, encircled his neck, and asked sweetly, "Mo, have you missed me?" Pei Yimo smiled indulgently, radiating a sudden charm. In Zhu Qingya's eyes, filled with deep infatuation, the man extended his hand and pulled Zhu Qingya's exquisite body into his lap, his lips slightly curved. "Of course, why do you have time to come over today? Aren't you supposed to go shopping with Miss Lin?" Zhu Qingya was utterly delighted, nestling sweetly into the man's broad chest. "What's the hurry for shopping? We can go whenever we have time. It's just because I missed you." Pei Yimo, with a faint smile, suddenly glanced at the stunned Qian You standing by the door, his eyes immediately cold as he spoke in a much colder tone, "Secretary Li, do you have something else?" Qian You quickly came to her senses. "Um, sorry, I'll leave right away." With that, she hurriedly left the office, feeling somewhat embarrassed. However, she didn't notice the person behind her with eyes filled with suppressed anger, following closely behind her. ... "What? You really want to resign?" During lunch break, Qian You and Judy sat in a nearby café. Judy exclaimed in surprise. She quickly glanced around, then asked curiously in a low voice, "So, is it true about the rumors that the chairman confessed to you at the celebration party?" Qian You glanced faintly at Judy but remained silent. Judy immediately widened her eyes in astonishment. "Oh my god, how is that possible?! How could the chairman fall for... uh, never mind, let's just have tea." Qian You sighed lightly. "Judy, that's why I asked you out today. Can you help me find a job? I want to resign after finishing the Aekon-C project. But all my savings will have to go towards the penalty. I might not even be able to afford my current apartment." Judy patted Qian You's shoulder. "It's okay, once you resign, you can come live with me. My parents are in the countryside, and it's boring for me to live in such a big house alone anyway. But, Qian You, if you have any difficulties, you must tell me, okay?" Touched, Qian You nodded. After a year, in the end, everything she had amounted to zero. Her job, her savings... But thankfully, she still had a true friend.