Volume 1 Chapter 133 Come spend New Year with me
The door of the research facility was open by a rare chance and Xu Yi walked in. He saw Akali sitting cross legged in the living room, putting the clothes beside her into a luggage bag.
It seemed like she was packing her baggage.
Akali who felt someone come in looked up at Xu Yi and immediately reached out her hand.
âSir chairman, quickly give me money. I am waiting for money to head home.â
Xu Yi smiled and took out the prepared purse in his chest to throw over to her.â
Akali took the purse and her hand went to open the purse, as she poured the money on the ground. She carefully counted it and couldnât help saying in surprise, âSeventy six gold coins? This much! I say, sir chairman, did you make a mistake?â
Evita who heard the sounds came downstairs and beside her was Still who had come to send the two of them off.
Hearing the number Akali said, even the usually quiet Evita was surprised, âSir chairman, why is it this much?â
Still wasnât that surprised as she looked at Evita and Akali with a smile.
âOther than twenty six gold coins from last month and this month, there is also the fifty gold coin year end bonus for you.â Xu Yi explained.
âYear end bonus?â Evita and Akali looked at each other and their expressions became strange, âWhat does that mean?â
âJust as the word means. At the end of the year, in order to reward you for your hard work this year, you were given some extra bonuses.â Xu Yi replied, âSince the work you two have done is outstanding and to show how important researchers are, the company has decided to give you higher year end bonuses compared to the normal workers. The final set amount is fifty gold coins. How about it? Are you satisfied?â
âOf course.â Akali jumped up from the ground and hugged Xu Yiâs arm as she shook about, âSir chairman, I really love you to death! Youâre suddenly giving us this much money to go home with to celebrate New Years, mother and father will definitely be happy hearing about this!â
âThen they must congratulate you.â Xu Yi pulled his arm out without any changes to his expression and he took out two purses that he gave to Evita and Still.
Evita took the purse and said her thanks in a soft voice, but she didnât open it.
Still just put the purse into her little bag and didnât reveal any special expressions.
Seeing Akali tidy up the gold coins that had fallen to the ground, Xu Yi suddenly said, âThatâs right, thereâs something I want to tell you. Starting next year, the three of you will receive an increase in salary. Youâll be going from fifteen gold coins to twenty five gold coins.â
âAh?â The three looked at Xu Yi in surprise.
Akali couldnât help saying, âItâs actually going up this much? Chairman Xu, did you suddenly become rich?â
âHavenât I become rich in the past half a year?â Xu Yi rolled his eyes at her, âWhat? Iâm increasing your wages and you donât want it? If you donât want it, I can just increase Evita and Stillâs wages while you have the same wage, alright?â
âNo, no, Iâm very willing!â Akali quickly waved her hand and even begged, âSir chairman, I was just speaking casually, you canât take it as something serious.â
Xu Yi gave a soft snort. He looked around before asking, âYou still havenât finished packing? Itâs already quite late, if you donât hurry, you wonât be able to make it to the horse carriage in time.â
Evita gave a sigh before looking at Akali, âIf it wasnât for Akali, we would have already finished packing.
âItâs really troublesome finding things.â Akali muttered as she began moving faster.
When girls were packing things, it wasnât convenient for Xu YI to stay. After wishing them well on their journey, he prepared to leave.
Before he walked out, Still called out to him.
âXu Yi, are you going home for the holidays?â
âGoing home?â Xu Yi was stunned, âWhat home?â
âYour home.â Still asked naturally, âI remember that youâre not from Banta City, right? Itâs now the New Years, so of course you should go back to your hometown. Speaking of this, Iâve never heard of you mentioning your hometown before. Just where is your hometown?â
Hearing Still ask this, Evita and Akali stopped moving and curiously looked over.
âHometown?â Xu Yi silently thought this over before he couldnât help revealing a bitter smile.
His hometown wasnât even in this world, how could he go back?
Seeing the curious gaze of the three of them, Xu Yi shook his head and said with a sigh, âI canât go back to my hometown anymore, so Iâll just stay here this year.â
âCanât go back?â The three became even more curious. Akali asked, âSir chairman, what do you mean by that? Is it because your hometown has been destroyed? Or is it because you were chased out?â
âAkali!â Evita spoke in a rare sharp voice, as she glared at Akali.
Akali was surprised and bit her tongue, as she said in a small voice, âSir chairman, I was just curious. I didnât mean anything, donât misunderstand.â
Xu Yi shook his head with a faint smile, âItâs nothing. But you shouldnât ask where my hometown is, Iâm not willing to mention this topic.â
Akali gave an obedient nod.
Although Xu Yi still had a smile on his face, Evita could clearly see the sadness hidden beneath it. Seeing the pain in Xu Yiâs eyes, Evita couldnât stop her heart from filling with pain.
This sir chairman who was always filled with confidence and didnât seem to fall from any blows actually had a delicate side.
In an instant, Evita had the urge to pull Xu Yi into her embrace and comfort him.
Evita only had the urge, but Still directly did it.
In front of Evita and Akaliâs surprised looks, Still came forward and opened her arms to softly hug Xu Yi. She said in a gentle voice, âYou donât have to talk about it if you donât want, we wonât ask in the future.â
Xu Yi was scared by Stillâs sudden hug. Smelling the scent coming from Still, his body first froze before he relaxed. He said with a smile, âItâs not that serious, you donât need to be that considerate.â
Still only hugged him for a second before letting go. Based on her stiff actions and the redness on her face, she was actually quite nervous.
The room fell into a strange silence and after a while, Still calmed the expression on her face before asking, âSince youâre staying here for New Years, thatâs even better. If you donât have any other places to go, how about coming to my house for New Years? My mother and father will also be back for New Years and with grandfather and me, the house will be quite lively. If you also come, itâll be even more lively. Grandfather has always liked you and he was already prepared to invite you over as a guest. Moreover, I believe mother and father will also like you after they see you. Do you want to come?â
Seeing Stillâs expectant expression, Xu Yi thought about it before shaking his head, âIâm afraid I have to let down your good intentions. Although Iâll be staying during New Years, I have some work to do. Because I promise Agnes, Iâll be going to her place this year. This trip will take quite a bit of time and the holidays might be over when I get back.â
âAgnes?â Still revealed a disappointed look on her face. Before she could speak, Akali first said, âSir chairman, this AgnesâŠ..It should be a girl based on the name, right?â
âUn, itâs indeed a girl. What about it?â Xu Yi asked back with a nod.
âWhat about it? Youâre still asking this!â Akaliâs voice raised and her face filled with anger, âStillâs already inviting you to her house for new years and wanted to introduce you to her mother and father, but youâre actually rejecting her for another girl! Sir chairman, you really are too unfaithful!â
Xu Yi was a bit surprised, âUnfaithful? How am I unfaithful?â
âAlright, sir chairman, I really was wrong about you. I thought that you were a good man and I liked you quite a bit before, but I never thought you were this kind of person. IâŠâŠâ
Akali didnât get to finish her words as her mouth was covered by Evita and Still.
Stillâs face turned red seeing Akaliâs angry expression. No matter how slow Xu Yi was, he still realized what was wrong, as he said with a laugh, âAkali, youâre mistaken. Iâm going to Agnesâ place because of work, Still understands what this is about. Isnât that right, Still?â
Still nodded and gave an un sound, but her expression was still a bit disappointed.
Akali stopped struggling and doubtfully looked at Still, not understanding why she had this kind of reaction.
Xu Yi shook his head and thought that these girls really were sensitive, they were just too hard to deal with.
Thinking about it, Xu Yi said to Still, âIf I finish my work and I come back early, Iâll come and visit your family. At least I have to offer my New Years greeting to your grandfather, right? Naturally it would even be better if I can see your parents. Iâm very curious, what kind of parents could give birth to such a beautiful girl.â
Stillâs elegant face became redder. Evita and Akali looked at Xu Yi in surprised, clearly being very shocked by the fact that he said those words.
Akali pushed aside the two hands covering her mouth and she couldnât help saying, âSir chairman, I thought that you were a complete blockhead, who didnât know how to praise girls at all.â
Xu Yi laughed, âThis isnât praise, itâs the truth. Look, Iâm also curious what kind of parents can give birth to a lively and curious girl like you, Akali.â
âThis isnât praiseâŠâŠâ Akali glared at Xu Yi.
Xu Yi laughed and clapped his hands before saying, âAlright, stop rambling here with me. There isnât much time, you should quickly finish packing. Thatâs right, help me wish your parents a happy New Years. Just say that Iâm grateful for your daughterâs outstanding contributions to our Frestech Chamber of Commerce.â
Evita and Akali agreed before turning to finish up Akaliâs packing.
Still saw that Xu Yi wanted to leave and she suddenly shouted, âXu Yi, Iâm also coming!â
âAh?â Xu Yi turned back in a daze, âWhere do you want to go?â
âAgnesâ place!â
Evita and Akali couldnât help stopping again as they looked at Still in shock.
Xu Yi looked at Stillâs serious face and he couldnât help rubbing his aching head.
These little girls, just what were they thinking?
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