Not sure if Yang Rui has had a prick of conscience, wanting to leave a last shred of dignity for both of us, or if it’s an agreement to part ways and never see each other again.
This time, Wang Tianxue returned home and, unusually, didn’t run into anyone. The key was still under the flowerpot where it used to be.
Wang Tianxue only packed her and her child’s belongings, not taking anything they had bought together.
In Wang Tianxue’s words, another glance at this home made her feel sick.
After moving everything to the place she shared with Qin Juan, looking at the small living space, Wang Tianxue hesitated before speaking.
"Mr. Lin..."
"How many times have I told you, just call me by my name, Lin Chuxia, Chuxia is fine too."
In her previous life, Lin Chuxia and Wang Tianxue were close friends who could talk about anything. They struggled through hardships together, sometimes sleeping head to head on a pile of clothes or sharing a bowl of noodles when exhausted.
She felt uncomfortable with the formal address of "Mr. Lin".
Wang Tianxue smiled, finding Lin Chuxia to be a righteous and straightforward person, which made the following words seem easier to say.
"I plan to resign and not work at the Bun Shop anymore."
"What do you want to do?"
Lin Chuxia did not ask why, knowing that Wang Tianxue was different from her elder sister.
"I’m thinking of starting a small business. I had a job before I got pregnant and have saved some money. Now the market is open to everyone for business, and I want to give it a try. What do you think?"
"Of course, it’s a good idea. Tell me, what kind of lucrative business are you planning to do? Maybe you can bring me along to make a fortune together."
Lin Chuxia acted like an excited fangirl, almost making Wang Tianxue lose her train of thought.
"Chuxia, I don’t have any lucrative deals. Just before having the child, I worked in a Department Store selling clothes. I know a bit about the clothing business. I just want to get some clothes from a clothing factory to sell in a stall, to make some profit, enough to support myself and Xiao Long."
As in her previous life, Lin Chuxia did not participate further in this topic but instead retorted, "Is it really just for supporting you and Xiao Long? If that’s the case, wouldn’t it be better to work at the Bun Shop? No capital is required, no risk of losing money, and you’ve got colleagues from the Bun Shop looking out for you. You won’t have to worry about wind, rain, or sun..."
Wang Tianxue looked at her and finally sighed, "It’s not just for that. I’ve always had an unresolved anger inside me. I had a job before giving birth to Xiao Long, which was at the Department Store. It was Yang Rui who, taking advantage of my advanced pregnancy, told me to stay at home to rest and not worry about work. He said he’d find someone to fill in for me and after the baby was born and got a bit older, he would have that person return the job to me..."
She did not continue, but the hatred in her eyes was evident.
Lin Chuxia finished her unspoken words, "So, he gave your job to Tang Lili?"
"I’m not satisfied. Even if I win the lawsuit and gain custody of Xiao Long, I won’t let them go for everything they’ve done. I want them to pay back for the injustice done to my brother."
"Alright," Lin Chuxia clapped her hands, "Tianxue, I support you. It’s not fair they make mistakes and you and your child have to suffer. Watching that scumbag and that cheap woman live a good life... Actually, I’ve been looking for a shop lately. I was planning to open another branch of Qin’s Restaurant or something else. I’ve decided now, let’s open a clothing store."
Wang Tianxue turned her head abruptly to look at her, "A clothing store, you want to go into business with me?"
"Yes, if not with you, then with whom?"
Wang Tianxue thought, was Lin Chuxia always this capricious in making decisions?
Whether helping her back then or starting a business now.
"Aren’t you afraid to open a shop with someone like me who has never done business before, losing money in the end?"
Lin Chuxia waved her hand generously, "In business, there’s no such thing as a sure win without losses. But I believe, with our combined wisdom, we won’t lose money. Not to mention making a huge profit, but at least we’ll be sound businesswomen."
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