Chapter Thirty-Five: Re-encountering Apricot Blossoms

  Qin Yan gently patted Ye Feng's hand with her own, saying: "Ye Feng, this isn't good. Your words make me feel like you're really disheartened. You should believe in that old saying, 'Man can conquer nature.' As long as you're willing to work hard and persevere, you'll definitely be able to change your fate."

  Ye Feng felt that Qin Yan had misunderstood his meaning, the words he spoke earlier were more of a sigh, and not what he really thought. However, Ye Feng didn't plan to explain anything to her, so he just smiled and said: "Lawyer Qin, let's not talk about this anymore, how about we discuss renting a house instead? If possible, I'd like to rent one today."

  "Why are you in such a hurry? I can arrange for you to stay at my law firm's place for a few days, and we can take our time with the rental house."

  Yefeng smiled and said: "How can that be, my mom has already troubled you for so long. No way, I want to rent a house as soon as possible. Does your friend have a smaller house?"

  Qin Yan saw Ye Feng being so insistent, and felt a bit unhappy in her heart. She raised her voice and said: "Ye Feng, don't be stubborn anymore. Even if you rent a house quickly, it'll take at least two or three days. Before that, you can stay at my law firm for a few days. The beds and bedding are all used by Auntie, you won't mind, there's air conditioning, TV, the conditions are not worse than a three-star hotel. I also often stay at the law firm for two days when I'm free."

  Ye Feng was misunderstood by Qin Yan twice, and he felt very helpless. He wasn't actually a sentimental person, but after leaving the detention center, his mindset had changed a lot. More importantly, he wanted to find a quiet environment without any disturbance, which would help him cultivate and collect souls.

  However, Qin Yan was visibly unhappy now, and Ye Feng couldn't refuse her kindness anymore. He could only nod his head and say: "Alright, then I'll trouble you for a few more days, Attorney Qin."

  Qin Yan's scowl turned into a smile, and she said: "Hmm, this is more like it. And since we're so familiar with each other now, you don't have to keep calling me Lawyer Qin all the time. Just call me Qin Yan or Yan Jie, that's fine too. After all, I'm older than you by a few years, so even if you call me sister, you won't be losing out."

  Ye Feng said bluntly this time: "Alright, then I'll call you Yan Jie from now on."

  Qin Yan smiled and said: "Okay, then you call a sister Yan first and listen, to see if you are sincere in calling."

  "Yan Jie, Yan Jie, hello." Ye Feng, who didn't want to let Qin Yan misunderstand him again, called out to her in a bright and cheerful tone.

  Qin Yan was called by Ye Feng, her heart skipped a beat for no reason, with an indescribable feeling. Anyway, this feeling not only didn't make her feel any awkwardness but also made her feel very happy.

  "Alright, since you've called me sister, I'll be responsible for finding a house for you. Don't worry, I understand your situation and won't find an expensive one for you. I have a friend who has a vacant one-bedroom apartment, I'll talk to her and ask her to rent it to you at the lowest market price. Plus, that apartment is owned by the heating company, so you won't have to pay for water and electricity, which will save you some money."

  Ye Feng immediately expressed his gratitude for Qin Yan's kindness, and Ye Feng was truly grateful from the bottom of his heart.

  After settling the matter of renting a house, Qin Yan paid the bill and the two people left the restaurant.

  Qin Yan drove and sent Ye Feng to Dongfeng Road in Xiaohui District, which was what Ye Feng had requested, because the company called Miao Yuan Water Industry was on Dongfeng Road.

  After arriving at Dongfeng Road, Qin Yan suddenly asked: "Ye Feng, are you planning to apply for a job at a company on Dongfeng Road?"

  Ye Fengdao said: "Yes, what's wrong?"

  Qin Yan smiled and said, "Oh, nothing. A good friend of mine's company is also on Dongfeng Road. Alright, you go quickly, don't let someone else snatch away the great job opportunity. Did you remember the address of my law firm?"

  Ye Feng nodded and said: "Remember, it's at No. 8 Huai'an Road, opposite the city library."

  "That's right, after you're done, go to the office and find me, I'll be waiting for you at the office."

  "Alright, I'm leaving, goodbye."

  "Uh, goodbye, wish you a successful interview."

  Ye Feng rushed to the Miao Yuan Water Industry Company and found that he was still a bit late. As soon as he entered the first floor lobby of the water industry company, before he had time to ask someone where to apply, a female staff member wearing a black uniform with "Miao Yuan Water Industry" written in white on her chest walked up to him and asked with a smile: "Hello sir, are you here to apply for the water delivery job?"

  Ye Feng nodded and said: "Yes, I saw your recruitment for a water delivery worker in the newspaper, so I came."

  "I'm really sorry, sir, but we've already filled all our positions. Sorry to have you make a trip for nothing."

  This news made Ye Feng somewhat disappointed, but the staff's attitude was really good, and he couldn't say anything more, after all, it was his own fault for coming late and missing this opportunity.

  He nodded slightly and turned around to leave, planning to buy another newspaper to see if there were any other suitable jobs for himself.

  He had just turned around and taken a few steps when he suddenly heard someone calling his name from behind him.

  "Yefeng, is that you?"

  Ye Feng turned his head to take a look, and as it happened, the person who called him was none other than Wu Xianghua, the straightforward and beautiful woman who had asked for his help with a "small favor" last night and given him 20 points of merit value.

  "Ms. Wu, what are you doing here? Are you working here?" Leaf Wind was somewhat surprised to run into Wu Xinghua here.

  Wu Xianghua nodded to the staff member who was calling Ye Feng next to him, and this staff member who wanted to speak but stopped looked at Ye Feng for a moment before turning around and leaving.

  "Yes, I'm working here. Yefeng, how did you end up here? Are you here to order bottled water?" Similarly, Wu Xianghua was also a bit surprised to see Yefeng here.

  "I'm not here to order water, I saw a recruitment ad in the newspaper and came to apply for the delivery job, but it seems I'm too late, your company has already filled all positions."

  Wu Xinghua's beautiful long eyebrows raised slightly, and she asked in a questioning tone: "Ye Feng, are you really here to apply for the water delivery job?"

  "Yes, I think this job is not bad, quite suitable for me." At this time, Ye Feng also noticed that Wu Xianghua was wearing a light-colored suit dress, which was obviously different from what other staff members wore.

  "Ah, you're really here to apply for the water delivery job at our company? Why didn't you say so earlier? Oh well, we only met last night, and you didn't have a chance to tell me about it. Ye Feng, come with me to my office, and briefly tell me about your situation. Let me see if there's a suitable position for you in the company. How could I let you do such hard work as a water delivery person after all?"

  Judging from Wu Xinghua's attire and the tone of her words, Ye Feng roughly guessed that Wu Xinghua was indeed working in this water industry company, and should be a mid-to-senior management personnel.

  Wu Xinghua's office is not large, the first impression given to Ye Feng is simplicity, the decorative style is very simple, and the furnishings of the entire room are very simple. There is a desk, a computer, a row of file cabinets, a sofa for receiving guests, a tea table, and nothing else.

  It seems that Wu Xinghua, the owner of this office, should be a very pragmatic person at work.

  Moreover, before entering, Ye Feng had already learned from the sign on the office door that this was the general manager's office. Connecting with Wu Xianghua's conversation with Hei Pangzi last night, Ye Feng could confirm that Wu Xianghua was indeed the boss of Mingyuan Company.

  Yefeng's impression of Wu Xianghua changed after understanding this point. Last night, Wu Xianghua was bold and straightforward, speaking directly, while today's Wu Xianghua was mature and elegant, with a dignified demeanor.

  This is a successful woman who has achieved so much at such a young age, owning such a large water industry company, her ability and courage can be seen from this.

  Ye Feng asked himself that he couldn't do it, he could endure hardship, bear injustice, be diligent and responsible, but somehow lacked the mind for doing business.

  Ye Feng admired Wu Xianghua very much. A woman, so young, had achieved great success that many men could not accomplish.

  Wu Xianghua invited Ye Feng to sit on the sofa and then personally poured him a cup of tea.