Chapter 543: Chapter 542: Facing the Facts
"Hehe, okay then, I won’t disturb your work any longer, I’ll go out and get busy," Wang Xiaohua said.
After Wang Xiaohua returned to her office, she immediately convened a brief meeting of all the staff, announcing that the company was adding a hundred new employees and that the company was officially established. From now on, the company would offer even more generous rewards.
"Great! Sister Xiaohua, you really have a vision, our company finally has new members again, haha," Wang Xiaoyu said excitedly, clapping her hands.
"Sister Xiaohua, I want to join the competition too!" Liu Li said.
Wang Xiaohua nodded, "Hmm, that’s necessary."
"Xiaohua, then I’ll join the competition as well!" Wang Xue said.
"Then you have to try hard!" Wang Xiaohua said with a smile.
"I definitely will!"
"Alright, everyone go back to work. Xiaoyu, stay with me," Wang Xiaohua said.
"Yes!" Everyone said.
After everyone had left, Wang Xiaohua turned to Xiaoyu and said, "Xiaoyu, from now on, the company will be in your hands. I hope you can make it stronger and eventually successful in going public. That way, you’ll make more money and give your family a better life."
"Mhm." Xiaoyu nodded solemnly.
"Xiaoyu, you have to understand that with me gone, the company will depend on you. If I’m gone, your family will rely entirely on you. And if I’m gone, don’t even think about suicide because if you wanted to die, you would have done it a long time ago, not waited until today! So you need to be strong," Wang Xiaohua said.
"I will, Sister Xiaohua."
"Xiaoyu, don’t be mad at me. I don’t want to give up the company, but I want even less for my own family to lose their happiness. So, I had no choice but to betray you and hand the company over to someone else," Wang Xiaohua said.
"Xiaohua, what do you mean by that?" Xiaoyu asked in shock, looking at Wang Xiaohua.
Wang Xiaohua sighed and related the reason why Li Qian had originally sought her out and, subsequently, all the bad things Li Qian had asked her to do. In the end, she said, "Xiaoyu, that’s the way things are in this world; sometimes, you have to compromise. I hope you can understand."
"Xiaohua, I understand. Can you tell me what I should do now?" Xiaoyu asked.
"For now, you need to find a job with very low salary but plentiful wages to support your parents," Wang Xiaohua said.
"I’ve always been looking for such a job," Xiaoyu replied.
"But you’re still a student. If you start working, you won’t be able to continue studying. Then what about your parents’ tuition fees? Do you want to see your parents starve to death?" Wang Xiaohua said.
Xiaoyu fell silent.
"Xiaohua, I want to follow you no matter where you go. I believe you can lead us to glory," Xiaoyu said.
Hearing Xiaoyu’s words, Wang Xiaohua was touched because Xiaoyu was indeed very innocent and kind.
"Xiaoyu, thank you for trusting me so much. But now you are my subordinate, and I am your leader. You must abide by the professional ethics of a service worker. If you break the rules or do something wrong, I will absolutely not cover for you," Wang Xiaohua warned Xiaoyu.
"Don’t worry, Xiaohua. I’ll take good care of mom and dad," Xiaoyu said.
"Good."
Wang Xiaohua left the company and returned home.
The family was very happy to see Wang Xiaohua. Wang Xiaohua’s parents had swollen eyes when they saw her.
"Xiaohua, you’re finally back," Wang Xiaoyu’s mom cried as she hugged her daughter.
Wang Xiaohua’s mom was already frail, and at this moment, she looked so pitiable that a gust of wind could knock her over.
"Xiaohua, your mom and I have been so worried about you!" Wang Dazhuang said.
Seeing her parents, Wang Xiaohua felt very distressed. She distributed all the tonics she was holding to her parents and then said, "Dad, Mom, you’ve worked hard."
"Silly child, We’re your parents. Everything we do for you is only natural. How can we call it hard work?" Wang Ma said.
"Dad, Mom, I haven’t done much. It’s all been the company helping me. I’ve just provided some strategies. The company is responsible for the actual work. I just take care of getting the company up and running, and Xiaoyu handles company management. Don’t worry, I assure you a carefree life for the rest of your days," Wang Xiaohua comforted.
"Xiaohua, I know you’re capable; otherwise, how could you have achieved your current position in such a short time? I believe in you. I was prejudiced against you before, but now I realize I was wrong. I was blind, and I won’t talk nonsense anymore," Wang Dazhuang promptly admitted his mistake.
"Dad, it’s not your fault; I’ve been too foolish, but I will work harder," Wang Xiaohua said.
At that moment, Wang Xiaoyu also returned from buying groceries outside, carrying two bags full of various vegetables.
"Ma, Xiaohua, I’ll have dinner here tonight," Wang Xiaoyu said.
"You guys go ahead, I’ve already prepared the dishes," Wang Dazhuang said.
"That’s great, we don’t have many decent dishes at home, it’s all my own doing," Wang Xiaoyu said with a smile.
"Then today you can’t be polite, have a good feast on your brother-in-law," Wang Dazhuang said.
"No problem," Xiaoyu agreed.
The dinner was soon ready, and Xiaoyu and Wang Xiaohua, one on each side, grabbed two plates of food and sat down at the table to eat.
After dinner, Wang Dazhuang and Wang Ma cleaned up the dishes and utensils.
"You two go play, I’ll clean up later," Wang Dazhuang said to his daughters.
"No need, let’s do it, I’ll help you wash," Wang Xiaohua picked up the dishes and utensils.
Wang Xiaohua and Wang Xiaoyu entered the kitchen. Wang Xiaohua said, "Xiaoyu, let’s do it together, otherwise, I’m afraid your dad will feel bad when he sees it."
"Xiaohua, let’s not do this," Wang Xiaoyu said, feeling embarrassed.
"Xiaoyu, you have to understand, in this family, you will always be the little sister, and I, will always be the big sister," Wang Xiaohua said earnestly.
Wang Xiaoyu pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement.
After the girls finished washing the dishes, Wang Xiaohua said, "You sleep in the room, and I’ll help dad clean up the kitchen."
"I’ll help you clean up too," Xiaoyu said.
"No need, you rest in your room, I’ll just clean up afterward," Wang Xiaohua said.
"No, I’d still like to help you."
The two girls went back and forth, but eventually, Wang Xiaohua gave in and cleaned the kitchen while Wang Xiaoyu went back to her room and lay on her bed, her mind still a blank.
After Wang Xiaohua had cleaned the kitchen and tidied up the room, she finally came to the living room.
"Xiaohua, how did it go? Did you encounter any difficulties?" Wang Dazhuang asked anxiously.
"Dad, I’m fine, you don’t have to worry about me, we’re all good," Wang Xiaohua reassured him.
"It’s good that you’re fine," Wang Dazhuang said.
"Dad, don’t worry, we won’t be bullied anymore," Wang Xiaohua said, clenching her fist with determination.
"Yes, you won’t, I’m here, you don’t need to be afraid," Wang Dazhuang said.
"Dad, I know, no matter what happens in the future, I am your biological daughter, and the person I love most in this world is only you. Don’t worry, such things will never happen again," Wang Xiaohua said resolutely.
"Good child, I’m really relieved that you feel like this. No matter what happens in the future, as your father, I will always stand behind you to support you, no matter what happens," Wang Dazhuang said.
"Mm," Wang Xiaohua nodded.
The father and daughter chatted until late into the night before returning to their respective rooms to sleep.
Wang Xiaohua lay in bed with mixed emotions. She couldn’t understand why, despite being so excellent, the heavens seemed not to favor her, throwing her away and not giving her any opportunities.
The next morning, Wang Xiaohua got up early to help Wang Dazhuang clean the house, then went shopping for groceries, and Wang Xiaoyu also got up early to go with her.
They bought a heap of vegetables and meats and cooked a large table of dishes, waiting for Li Qian’s arrival.
When Wang Xiaohua and Wang Xiaoyu served the prepared dishes on the table, Wang Dazhuang and Wang Xiaoyu looked at the abundant meals with deep feelings.
"Xiaohua, the dishes you cooked today really taste good, Xiaohua, you’re amazing," Wang Dazhuang said sincerely.
"Of course, who do you think my dad is?" Wang Xiaohua replied.
Wang Dazhuang and Wang Xiaoyu ate together.
Wang Xiaohua glanced at the wall clock and said to Wang Xiaoyu, "Xiaoyu, I’m about to be late, I need to go now, take your time eating."
Having said that, Wang Xiaohua turned and left.
"Okay, Xiaohua, I’ll definitely finish eating," Wang Xiaoyu replied.
