Chapter 513: Chapter 513

Ling Chuxia’s brows furrowed slightly as a foreboding feeling crept up within her. As expected, the next second, Manager Chen continued, "You know how important this collaboration is. It must be signed smoothly with Shi Family without fail. However, President Shi currently has no intention of cooperating, so whether President Shi will agree to sign with our company now depends on you. If this deal succeeds, the bonus will definitely include you, and I will report to the higher-ups to credit your contribution."

Although Ling Chuxia hadn’t worked before, she understood these interpersonal intricacies. However, she didn’t expect Manager Chen to direct his plans so straightforwardly at her.

For her to persuade Shi Che?

How could that be possible? Putting aside Shi Che’s dislike for her, she now had no desire whatsoever to have any contact with Shi Che. She wanted to keep as far away from him as possible; how could she possibly entertain him?

Ling Chuxia shook her head immediately, "Manager, I can’t do this. I’m very sorry."

Manager Chen did not expect such a firm refusal after he had spoken kindly, and his face fell in an instant, "Ling Chuxia, what do you mean you can’t do it? Are you planning to disobey company orders? You should know that you are just a junior assistant, and you haven’t even passed your probation period yet!"

Ling Chuxia truly liked her job. Although she hadn’t worked for long, it was the first time she earned a living with her own hands, making her days fulfilling instead of living luxuriously but emptily, like a bird in a cage.

But if she continued in the job, she’d have to follow the manager’s arrangements, approach Shi Che to please him for the sake of the collaboration. She’d rather not keep the job.

She didn’t want to get close to him anymore, didn’t want to lose control of her heart again, and didn’t want to keep making mistakes knowingly.

She lifted her eyes, her dark pupils void of any emotions, and spoke softly, "Manager, I truly can’t do this. I will hand in my resignation letter tomorrow. I need to leave now, sorry."

After saying this, Ling Chuxia turned and walked away without hesitation, angering Manager Chen so much that his face flushed red and he stared at Ling Chuxia’s retreating figure, fiercely saying, "Ling Chuxia! Dare to leave and see what happens! Ling Chuxia—"

Ling Chuxia gripped her hands tightly, her steps firm as she walked away.

As she turned the corner of the corridor and had barely taken a few steps, her feet suddenly stopped, and she just stood there in shock because the person whose memory was etched deep in her heart was standing right there.

He stood tall and straight, quietly there. His face was calm, eerily calm; his dark eyes lightly lifted to look at her. His gaze was gentle, yet it sent a sudden chill down Ling Chuxia’s spine.

Shi Che... When had he been standing there?

Had he... had he heard what she said to Manager Chen?

These two questions flashed across her mind in an instant, causing Ling Chuxia’s heart to suddenly constrict. But then, she bit her lower lip lightly. Even if Shi Che had heard, so what? What she said... was the truth after all.

She didn’t need to fear him, didn’t need to be afraid of him. Yes, just like she thought before, she would face him with her head raised and chest out.