Love is Still Far Away from Me

Tang Wan left, and Jiang Fan went back to Gucci to discuss whether he could get a refund. However, the store required the purchase receipt, and even if they agreed to refund, the money would only be returned to the card used for payment. Jiang Fan sighed helplessly and leaned over the counter, asking if they could give him a few pairs of socks since he hadn't haggled over the price of this expensive clothing.

This request was not rejected. Holding the socks, Jiang Fan still felt like he had lost a lot. Aren't all brands just clothes? As long as they cover the body, why are they so expensive? The salesperson noticed Jiang Fan's distress and walked forward with a smile, saying softly,

"Sir, you must be very happy to have such a girlfriend."

Happy? Thinking about Tang Wan's various antics, Jiang Fan shivered. Tang Wan had been quite obedient these few days, but when she wasn't, it was maddening. Jiang Fan turned around, shyly scratched his head, and chuckled,

"She's just a friend. Your clothes are so expensive, and I don't see many customers. Can you even cover the rent for this month?"

The salesperson was slightly taken aback but then smiled,

"Sir, you're really joking. Gucci doesn't need a high sales volume. We pursue the highest-end brand and target high-spending customers. Whether we make money or not, I, as a salesperson, am not clear, but I know that if we don't make money, our boss can still afford the annual rent of two hundred thousand."

"Aren't you employees of the Glory Group?"

"No, but we have to undergo training from Glory before we can start working. Is there anything else, sir?"

"No, no."

Jiang Fan awkwardly scratched his head and turned to leave, his mind constantly mulling over the salesperson's words. They were very helpful to him.

Exiting the Glory Department Store, Jiang Fan was blinded by the sunlight. Looking at the sun high in the sky, he momentarily thought of Tang Wan, then slapped his forehead. He had forgotten to go to work! All because of Tang Wan!

After being a homemaker for three years, Jiang Fan had momentarily forgotten that he needed to go to work and punch in every day. He gritted his teeth and hailed a taxi, then started instructing the driver on the route to take. It could be a bit longer, but he couldn't accept any extra charges for traffic congestion.

He was even poorer now.

With anxiety and tension, he walked into the doors of Glory. The round-faced girl at the reception suddenly stood up when she saw Jiang Fan, picked up the phone, and dialed the number for the general manager's secretary. Unfortunately, no one answered. Jiang Fan also noticed the girl's strange behavior and flashed her a bright smile.

The round-faced girl stood there dumbfounded. Who was this Jiang Fan who had just arrived two days ago? After snapping back to reality, she turned and ran to the fourteenth floor to inform Mr. Su immediately that Jiang Fan was back.

Jiang Fan took the elevator to the eleventh floor. When the elevator doors opened, he saw that his colleagues in the general department were either mopping the floor, cleaning the windows, or watering the plants.

"Oh? This is great. Glory Group really knows how to let its employees stretch their muscles," Jiang Fan chuckled as he walked forward curiously and stood in front of Liu Jiulong, smiling.

"Deputy Supervisor Liu, you really take the lead by example. You know that everyone in the general department is too idle, so you bring them out to stretch their muscles?"

"You think I want to? It's all because of that Jiang... Jiang Fan? Jiang Fan! Somebody, don't let Jiang Fan get away!"

Initially, Liu Jiulong, who was bending over to mop the floor, didn't realize that it was Jiang Fan, this little brat, standing in front of him. It was only when he was halfway through his sentence that he felt the voice was somewhat familiar. He lifted his head to confirm it was indeed this little brat, then threw away the mop and tightly hugged Jiang Fan with both arms.

In that instant, Jiang Fan was bewildered. This was too enthusiastic, wasn't it? Then he realized that all the employees from the general department were rushing towards him, some with mops, some with brooms, watering cans, and even basins. Their faces were twisted in anger, and a strong aura of killing intent was directed at him.

Jiang Fan was scared. Unable to break free from Liu Jiulong's embrace, he closed his eyes. If he couldn't resist, he would silently endure his colleagues' "concern." It might be painful.

"Jiang Fan has been found? Where is he?"

Yang Jin's voice sounded like a heavenly melody to Jiang Fan's ears. Then he felt Liu Jiulong release his arms, and the next second, his ears were in pain. Jiang Fan opened his eyes and saw Yang Jin, her face filled with anxiety and her eyes slightly red. He immediately grimaced and said,

"Jin, it hurts, it hurts! Let's talk nicely."

"Talk nicely? You didn't even call to say you wouldn't come to work, and then your phone was off. Do you know you almost got me and Chen Yi fired? If I lose my job, my family will be ruined, Jiang Fan... "

As Yang Jin spoke, she started crying again. Jiang Fan quickly took out his antique phone and realized it was out of battery. Did it break when he dropped it last night? It seemed like he hadn't charged it for half a month. Seeing Yang Jin cry made Liu Jiulong extremely distressed. He gave Jiang Fan a kick on his butt.

"Can't you be more aware, brat? Su Total was waiting for you in the general department early in the morning. If you don't come to work, just quit. You got Lanlan scolded by Su Total. I want to pull your ears? I feel like killing you now. Lanlan, don't cry, don't cry. Liu Ge will hug you."

As Liu Jiulong, with his greasy appearance, was about to embrace Yang Jin, Jiang Fan quickly stepped forward and pushed this old man away, sincerely apologizing with a look of regret.

"Sorry, sorry, Jin. Last night, a friend of mine was hit by a car and taken to the hospital. I was so scared when I rushed over that I forgot about my phone. Her parents aren't around, and she lives here alone."

Tang Wan, you just take the blame for me. You insisted on going shopping.

"Jiang Fan, you changed your clothes? This outfit looks pretty good. Did you buy it at the hospital?"

Liu Jiulong, who had been pushed away, glared at Jiang Fan with不甘, deliberately trying to discredit him. Yang Jin didn't have the mood to deal with their bickering. She grabbed Jiang Fan's ear and pulled him towards the general department, saying as they walked,

"Su Total needed something from you urgently. How could you have the mood to buy clothes? If you didn't have any clothes to wear, you should have told me, and I would have bought them for you! You can't just disappear suddenly. You're important to Su Total now; otherwise, you would have been fired long ago."

Jiang Fan, with his ear being tugged, grimaced and looked at Yang Jin with a blank expression, whispering,

"What's her urgency? Didn't I say I would give her the results tomorrow morning? Jin, don't be upset. I caused this trouble. I'll go and argue with her."

Yang Jin threw Jiang Fan onto a chair and scolded him with red eyes and gritted teeth,

"Why did you take on this hot potato?"

"Hot? My ear is pretty hot. Jin, you're too rough! And please don't tell me it's because of me that our general department went out to clean."

Liu Jiulong looked at Jiang Fan with clenched teeth, rubbing his fists together,

"Or do you think we pity the cleaning auntie?"

"Uncle Liu, we call her auntie, but you should call her big sister."

"You little brat, are you asking for a beating? I'm only thirty-nine!"

How to describe Liu Jiulong? He's not a good person, but he's not purely evil. Whether he likes something or not, it's always written on his face and comes out of his mouth. Jiang Fan awkwardly scratched his head, ignoring the greasy uncle. He turned around, lifted his head, and looked at Yang Jin with a grin.

"Jin, calm down. After this is over, I'll pay, and you can take everyone out for a good time. It's my fault that I got you all into this trouble. Where's Chen Yi? Did he go looking for me?"

Yang Jin took a deep breath, her demeanor so majestic that Jiang Fan couldn't help but lower his head in embarrassment. Just as Yang Jin was preparing to speak, Yang Xuan hurriedly ran over, followed by Chen Yi wearing an apron. Seeing Jiang Fan, Yang Xuan let out a sigh of relief and then grabbed Jiang Fan's arm, dragging him toward the door.

"If you go and see Su Total now, you might still have a chance to save yourself!"

As Jiang Fan was being pulled away, his eyes were on Chen Yi. Jiang Fan smiled slightly.

"Should I transfer the money to your bank account or give you cash?"

Chen Yi smiled back.

"Cash would be better. It's more satisfying to see that thick stack of cash. You know, for picking up girls, heh heh. Fan, you understand."

"Okay, I'll give it to you tomorrow."

Jiang Fan was dragged away, and the entire general department let out a sigh of relief. At this moment, Chen Yi was grabbed by Liu Jiulong, who threatened in a low voice to get Chen Yi to reveal what plan Jiang Fan was working on. Chen Yi felt relieved when he saw Jiang Fan's smiling face and shrugged lightly.

"I don't know the specifics. I just know that Jiang Fan has me involved, and I can receive such a thick stack of cash."

"Chen Yi, didn't you enjoy cleaning the toilet enough?"

Yang Jin's rebuke silenced Chen Yi. They didn't know if they would succeed or not. If everyone knew and Jiang Fan failed, he wouldn't be able to continue working in the general department. Liu Jiulong let Chen Yi go and turned around, his face filled with adoration as he approached Yang Jin.

"Jin, I have two tickets..."

Bang!

The office door was shut, nearly hitting Liu Jiulong's nose.

Love, indeed, has a long and arduous journey.