Chapter 728: Nobody Wants to Be a Rat in the Gutter

He was a bit talkative today.

Lin Chuxia tilted her head in confusion at him, suddenly recalling what Jia Liang said today.

It seemed she really neglected Qin Yang’s feelings about hiring Gu Peng.

Thinking this, Lin Chuxia asked directly, "Do you have any thoughts about me hiring Gu Peng?"

She wasn’t the type to beat around the bush, especially not with her family; she didn’t want any misunderstandings.

Qin Yang felt a bit embarrassed, like his thoughts were seen through.

He even investigated her behind her back, something he had never done before.

"I just feel like this person isn’t suitable as your assistant."

Just as Jia Liang said, Qin Yang could get jealous when another man appeared around her?

She didn’t want to deceive Qin Yang, but this matter was hard to explain.

She simply said, "I don’t think it’s inappropriate. People said the same when I hired Jia Liang and Houzi, but look now, aren’t they competent? And they’re absolutely loyal to the company."

Lin Chuxia initially hired Jia Liang and Houzi because of their loyalty.

She knew that once people like them were employed, they’d do anything for her and never betray her.

Nobody wants to be a rat in the gutter.

Likewise, Gu Peng too.

In the past life, she trusted it would be the same in this life.

Seeing Qin Yang’s furrowed brow, Lin Chuxia softened her voice, "We’re just in a superior-subordinate relationship. Maybe we’ll become friends in the future, but just ordinary friends. As for why I let him be my assistant, he just clicked with me. Qin Yang, you know I don’t care about people’s background or education as long as they have the capability to work."

She took Qin Yang’s big hand and smiled slightly, "You seem so upset over just an assistant, is it that serious? Don’t worry, you and Qi Qi always come first in my heart."

Those words didn’t comfort him.

Qin Yang looked at her with his dark eyes, "Xiaxia, I heard he has a record. I’m not comfortable with someone like that around you. You’re not a god, you can’t foresee everything. How can you place such a dangerous person by your side just because he clicks with you?"

Lin Chuxia met his gaze, then looked away with a carefree smile, "What could happen? At worst, if he’s not qualified, I’ll just fire him. You’re overthinking it."

She indeed wasn’t a god, but she had lived a lifetime and foresaw everything.

Gu Peng had done her a favor in the past life. She couldn’t repay him then, but there’s no way she’d let him wander in this life.

Qin Yang knew continuing this won’t yield any results.

His wife was independent and persistent.

Once she decides something, it’s hard for others to change it.

.........

Several days had passed since their last conversation. Lin Chuxia was busy as usual with her work, and under her guidance, Gu Peng was gradually getting familiar with things.

Perhaps in her past life, when Lin Chuxia met Gu Peng, her business wasn’t that significant. It was small-scale, so it wasn’t easy to see Gu Peng’s potential management ability.

In this life, when she met Gu Peng, Lin Chuxia’s company had already grown. Although Gu Peng wasn’t highly educated, his problem-solving style was the same as his past life, even quicker to adapt than Wang Tianyu.

Sometimes Lin Chuxia would secretly lament that the Gu Peng of her past life was really held back by her.

Occasionally when Gu Peng appeared in the family compound, he’d run into Qin Yang.

Although Qin Yang had his reservations about the man, his good manners prevented him from showing it.

And after some time, he noticed Gu Peng being very respectful and measured towards Lin Chuxia.

It seemed his previous concerns were indeed unfounded, and he realized he might have been a bit petty.

By the end of May, Zhuang Jingshu was delayed with some work and hadn’t returned, but Old Sir He came back first.

Old Sir He had been away for quite a while. Lin Chuxia received the notice and personally went to the train station to pick him up.

Seeing the old man at that moment, she unexpectedly felt her eyes heat up.

"You remember to come back? I thought the dazzling world outside captivated you, making you forget about everything else."

Old Sir He looked a bit thinner and darker than before, who knew where he’d been these past six months.

But he seemed in good spirits.

When Old Sir He got off the train, his eyes were darting around Lin Chuxia, but he didn’t see the little grandson he was longing for, nor did he see Qin Yang. But he did see a tall and strong man next to her, adeptly taking his luggage.

The old man immediately got unsettled.

As Gu Peng carried the luggage outside the station, Old Sir He tugged his apprentice’s arm in a low voice.

"I say, young apprentice, though you are my direct disciple, we should be open with each other. This young man looks fine, but compared to Qin Yang, there’s still something lacking. No matter what Qin Yang has done wrong, as long as it’s not a matter of principle, we can always discuss it. Or are you saying you don’t even want Qi Qi anymore? Let me tell you, the old man here treasures that little girl dearly, you can’t just send off my little granddaughter and deprive me of seeing her for ages."

Lin Chuxia listened to the first half without realizing much, but rolled her eyes upon hearing the latter part.

"You’re worried about not seeing Qi Qi for yonks? Do you even know how long you’ve been gone this time? You’ve been away for more than six months; Qi Qi might not even remember who you are. I’m telling you, worrying is pointless when you’re like this."

"How’s it pointless?" Old Sir He was anxious, "I’ve bought her lots of fun things and tasty food. You didn’t really hand the child over to the Qin Family, did you? Oh my, you’re making a mess, you’ve moved on so quickly, Qin Yang, being young and promising, couldn’t stay single forever. With a stepmother, soon comes a stepfather. Oh my, it’s over, it’s over. My little sweetheart will suffer, neglected by the stepmother, ignored by the stepfather. Oh, dear, my sweet granddaughter..."

Lin Chuxia couldn’t take it anymore, "Alright, alright, what stepfather or stepmother? There’s no stepfather or stepmother. Qin Yang and I are fine. The station is crowded, so I told the dad and the kid to wait outside for us. The one who carried your luggage is a subordinate of mine. Why wouldn’t you wish me well?"

The old man instantly lit up, "I knew it, you wouldn’t be so oblivious. Alright, alright, lead the way, my little granddaughter must be almost one by now, right? I rushed back all the way just to celebrate her first birthday."

Outside the station, from a distance, Old Sir He saw Qin Yang and the little girl in his arms.