Sun Lanlan chuckled lightly, “Whether Cai Jun decides to stay or leave is his own business, how can I persuade him?”
“But you clearly know why he resigned; he just didn’t want to make things look bad. Since you’re engaged to Factory Director Su, it shouldn’t be a problem for him to work in the shop, right? Why can’t you tolerate him?”
This was the news she heard yesterday when a newly transferred waitress mentioned that Factory Director Su went to Manager Sun’s house to propose.
Her first reaction was disbelief.
Sun Lanlan clearly liked Cai Jun, and what kind of person is Su Wensong? The director of Xiyang Food Factory. When her second aunt proposed to match-make them, she disliked him for being older, but she had to admit that Su Wensong was very impressive.
How could such an impressive person settle for someone’s leftovers?
Originally, she wanted to ask Lin Chuxia directly for help, but knowing Cai Jun’s temperament and considering the Sun siblings, even if Lin Chuxia spoke up, he would not return.
Therefore, once Qin Lihua confirmed that Sun Lanlan was indeed engaged to Su Wensong, she directly sought out Sun Lanlan.
Sun Lanlan laughed sarcastically at her words, “First of all, I haven’t excluded anyone. Cai Jun’s resignation has nothing to do with me. If anyone has made things ugly, isn’t it him? Accusing me now doesn’t make any sense.”
“But if you go and persuade him, he might come back to work.”
“Why should I persuade him?”
If it weren’t for the fact that Qin Lihua is from the Qin Family, which required giving some consideration for Lin Chuxia’s sake, Sun Lanlan really wanted her to get her mind cleared.
However, Qin Lihua didn’t see a problem with her stance.
Cai Jun resigned clearly because of the Sun siblings. Sun Lanlan has Factory Director Su, so why can’t she tolerate their happiness?
Yes, she just can’t stand their happiness.
“You’re the manager; don’t you know why he resigned? If you are innocent, you should have kept him.”
Just as Lin Chuxia stepped forward to say something, she was stopped by Sun Lanlan.
Qin Lihua is Qin Yang’s niece, and some things shouldn’t be said by Lin Chuxia.
“I am clear in my conscience. It’s probably someone else who should feel guilty, Qin Lihua. You shouldn’t be coming to me now; the customers will be arriving soon. You should go back.”
She directly ordered her to leave.
Cai Jun’s resignation was also unexpected to her. Xiaxia had already arranged other work for him, just to spare them the discomfort of being together.
It was Cai Jun who couldn’t overcome his own mental hurdle. Although he said he was visiting her third brother during the Spring Festival, what was the reality?
He felt guilty about something he did and couldn’t face continuing working here; why should she go persuade him?
Qin Lihua watched Sun Lanlan’s merciless expression, a trace of resentment flashing in her eyes.
Initially, she thought both she and Cai Jun having jobs would lead to a happy life ahead. But now Cai Jun had resigned, and even insisted she resign. She didn’t want to farm, nor live a hard life.
And yet, Sun Lanlan, soon to be a factory director’s wife, still wouldn’t let them go.
“I know you’ve always been upset that Cai Jun and I are dating, but Manager Sun, think about it. If it wasn’t for me and Cai Jun being together, you wouldn’t even have a chance with Factory Director Su. Or are you still thinking about Cai Jun, not wanting him to come back because you care that he’s with me, and wanting revenge? Are you with Factory Director Su just to oppress him, not truly sincere?”
Lin Chuxia squinted slightly, Qin Lihua’s words were full of malice.
The next moment, she saw Su Wensong entering from the back door of the Bun Shop.
Seeing the malice flashing in Qin Lihua’s eyes again, she… said that after seeing Su Wensong.
At this moment, Sun Lanlan had her back to Su Wensong.
Just as Lin Chuxia was about to remind Sun Lanlan not to fall for Qin Lihua’s trap, Sun Lanlan had already spoken.
She looked at Qin Lihua and sneered, “From this perspective, I really should thank you. Without you, I wouldn’t have been able to see people clearly. Not only could I not see Cai Jun’s true colors, but I also realized that my feelings for Cai Jun were merely not of disgust…”
“You admit it, you finally admit it, it’s because you still have lingering feelings for Cai Jun that you won’t let him continue working in the shop…”
Qin Lihua looked towards Lin Chuxia and then at Su Wensong, her glance carrying smugness and resentment.
Sun Lanlan sneered again, “Are you saying your brain and your ears are bad? Just because I’m not disgusted, it means I have lingering feelings? Are you so eager to label yourself as someone who steals others’ partners?”
Qin Lihua’s expression stiffened suddenly, followed by annoyance.
But before she could retort, Sun Lanlan continued, “I, Sun Lanlan, am not going to waste so much effort over an insignificant man. Of course, my thanks to you also let me understand my own feelings and make a choice that I won’t regret.”
She understood her feelings for Cai Jun clearly, but it made her realize her feelings for Su Wensong were different.
However, she didn’t say this out loud.
She felt that anything she said now would seem insincere; she was not going to prove anything to a madwoman. She would show everyone over time.
She was with Su Wensong not because of a man whose surname was Cai or Liu, but because he was a person worthy of her trust, someone she realized she could have feelings for deep in her heart.
Although she didn’t say it out loud, everyone present understood.
Especially Su Wensong, looking at Sun Lanlan’s back, his eyes filled with surprise.
He had thought, even if Sun Lanlan still had feelings for Cai Jun, he wouldn’t mind. He would treat her well, and someday, she would have a place for him in her heart.
But, he hadn’t expected it so soon…
Qin Lihua didn’t believe her words at all, “Nonsense, if you don’t care about him at all, then call him back, or let him work somewhere else. There are so many positions in your aunt’s factory, why must you force him to leave?”
“He wasn’t forced out,” a man’s voice came from behind. Sun Lanlan turned her head and saw Su Wensong walking briskly towards her.
He came to stand by her side, protecting her.
“That night after the incident happened, Mr. Lin called everyone to the office to minimize the impact. Not only were a few of you living in the courtyard, but there were other workers as well. Even so, Mr. Lin immediately protected your dignity and had Cai Jun propose marriage, while also notifying me to transfer Cai Jun’s job. Before Cai Jun resigned, he had been transferred from the Bun Shop to the Food Factory, and he should know this personally if nothing went wrong.”
Watching Qin Lihua’s slightly changing expression, Su Wensong continued, “You didn’t communicate with Cai Jun but instead came here to blame my fiancée. Don’t you think you owe my fiancée an apology?”
The last sentence was delivered with a hint of sternness. Qin Lihua shuddered and looked up at him.
This was the first time she looked directly at Su Wensong and realized that this man possessed a demeanor that common folks did not.
Whether it was because he was the factory director, it inspired both respect and aspiration.
Especially since his skin was whiter than that of an average man.