pertwk Chapter 154 The Last Face
Chapter 154 The Last Face
Xiao Meilin's mind went blank for a moment, as if she had been cursed, and she obediently took out the villa key.
Xie Liting grabbed two keys and walked toward one of her spoils, the new Corolla.
I opened the door, stood by it, and slowly looked up at my family members, whose expressions were disheveled in the setting sun.
"Dad, Mom, Little Brother".
Let's end our relationship here.
From now on, you should pretend that I am not a member of your family.
I believe I have repaid the debts and favors I owed you before.
From now on, let's each go our own way.
Please, stop dictating my life. I really can't afford to lose anymore.
After saying that, he gave a bleak smile, bent down, and got into the car.
The Corolla's taillights were particularly dazzling under the golden setting sun.
Xie Xiaojun frowned and asked, "This...this means they don't want us anymore?"
His father let out a long sigh, then walked alone in the direction the car had left, his hands behind his back.
Xiao Meilin's eyes gradually welled up with tears, and large tears fell down her cheeks. She realized that her good days were truly over.
Xie Liting returned to the villa that Zhou Dongliang had bought for her.
I sat on the edge of the bathtub, slowly waiting for the water to fill up.
Looking out of the bathroom window, about two hundred meters ahead was Li Taoying's villa, where lights were also on.
This area is inhabited by prominent figures from Yuanshan County, including Zhou Xiangzhang.
The curtains weren't drawn.
She took off her clothes.
Deep down, I just wanted some excitement, so I lay down in the bathtub.
She now possesses wealth that an ordinary person could never earn in a lifetime, but she is not happy at all.
Without a job and without income, maintaining a villa and a car becomes a problem.
People panic when they have no career.
She thought of Dawei and cried again.
After soaking for a long time, I got hungry and got up to make something to eat. There were ingredients that Xiao Meilin had bought in the kitchen.
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
Li Taoying stood outside the door, carrying a basket in one hand and a bottle of red wine in the other, smiling politely: "It's no fun eating alone, would you mind if we ate together?"
Xie Liting felt a sudden warmth in her heart and smiled gently, inviting the other person in.
Li Taoying took out three freshly cooked dishes from the basket, opened a bottle of red wine, and the two carefree women sat facing each other at the table.
Simple food and drinks.
Li Taoying then made her move.
"Have you ever thought about getting revenge?"
"Revenge?" Xie Liting scoffed. "Revenge against whom?"
"Of course it's Chen Dawei."
Xie Liting shook her head: "No, thank you for dinner, I'm a little tired."
"I've already spoken with Secretary Xiangzhang, and we can arrange for you to work in the service hall of the Meihua City Human Resources and Social Security Bureau as an outsourced employee for now. We'll get you promoted later if there's an opportunity."
This is a condition, provided that she has to deal with Chen Dawei.
According to Zhou Xiangzhang, only those who are familiar with Chen Dawei can get to him.
Xie Liting shook her head with a cold face: "I am a college graduate, after all. I can still find a job."
I no longer want to be involved in your struggle.
That's not something I, Xie Liting, can do.
Right now, all I want to do is live my life well.
Please... don't bother me anymore.
Li Taoying looked at the other person with a serious face: "I used to admire you quite a bit."
You are a pragmatic person.
But now, I'm somewhat disappointed in you.
You're so scared by such a small difficulty.
The struggle is ongoing.
Short-term wins and losses are not important.
The key is to see who can laugh the best.
If you give up now and withdraw from the competition because your sunk costs are so high, then all your previous investments will be lost.
This is not a rational choice.
Your parents and your brother have all begged Chen Dawei, but he has made it clear that he has cut ties with your family and you can no longer return to his embrace.
Following in the footsteps of Secretary Xiangzhang is the best choice.
Li Taoying truly lived up to her reputation as Zhou Xiangzhang's vanguard.
Having experienced a setback, Xie Liting seemed like a different person. She gave a soft snort and said, "Director Li, can you even believe what you're saying?"
"..."
Li Taoying was speechless. Yes, did she really believe it?
Of course I don't believe it.
But if you tell these lies too often, sometimes you get confused and can't tell the truth from the falsehood, and sometimes you even believe them.
Li Taoying's gaze towards her became somewhat respectful. This woman's abilities had grown, and she was no longer easy to fool or manipulate. It seemed that prison really could reform people.
Having failed to win her over, Li Taoying got up with a smile, picked up the basket of vegetables, and left.
Late at night.
Xie Liting still couldn't sleep.
She couldn't give up.
I arrived at the entrance of Dawei Residential Area late at night and was stopped by the security guard.
"Why won't you let me in!"
David had given instructions not to let her in, and the security guards dared not disobey.
"Tell the people inside to call the security office. If the owner lets you in, I'll let you in."
Xie Liting went back to her car and dialed Dawei's number.
"You're out?"
"Um, can we meet?"
"There's no need."
"The last time we met."
"I won't see you." David was very firm.
Getting involved with this kind of woman is never a good thing; you have to keep your distance.
"That's all, I'm hanging up now. I won't answer your calls anymore. If it's work-related, you can leave a message in my email."
"Wait!" Xie Liting cried out urgently, "Don't hang up..."
"Dawei, I want to ask you for a chance, can I pursue you?"
She said shamelessly.
David sneered: "The relationship is over. Impossible."
"Okay, I understand... I actually already guessed the ending."
But I still want to come.
I want to tell you that I did love you.
You might not believe it.
That's no longer important.
I came to say goodbye.
I will sell my possessions, then go somewhere no one knows me, and start over.
David secretly breathed a sigh of relief: "This will be the best decision you've ever made in your life."
Xie Liting chuckled: "You finally praised me."
"Comrade Liting, I wish you even greater success in your new environment. Keep up the good work!"
David deliberately spoke in a distant tone.
At this point, you should say goodbye properly, give them a friendly look, and avoid getting entangled with bad people.
It's good that he's gone; once he's gone, it's all over, and it's a new chapter.
"Thank you, Comrade Dawei. I also wish you a smooth career and continued success."
"goodbye."
Xie Liting hung up the phone, wiped away her tears, and left.
For some reason, she felt relieved when Dawei rejected her.
……
the next morning.
The provincial media published Dawei's article.
However, the author's name was not used; the author's signature was that of a reporter from the province.
"What does this Yangcheng Daily mean by this?!"
Zhou Xiangzhang slammed the newspaper down on the desk.