HLnovel Chapter 189 I'm always here
Chapter 189 I'm always here
There was a slight sound of a door opening and footsteps. Ding Hong did not raise his eyes, knowing that housekeeper Li had arrived with medical staff, and was waiting outside the kitchen door.
"Wait a moment." He nodded politely to everyone, then glanced at Butler Li and whispered something. At this moment, he was dialing non-stop: "Go check for me..."
An Yi, inside the subway car. To be honest, her heart was anxious the whole way, and even her face was a little numb. What should she do? This man is too crazy! At this moment, several thoughts rushed wildly in her mind:
What else will Ding Hong do? Will it be even more extreme?
No, no! That's all. Blood has already been shed. This rich second-generation cherishes his life very much. Would he really risk his life for you? What he did just now must have been the limit. Don't scare yourself!
What if? What if... Or, instead of doing it to himself, what if he does it to you? The more you sugar-coated bullets you fire now, the more likely it is that when the sugarcoating is gone, only the bullets will be left.
But... he said he would let me go on the agreed resignation day, he said it!
Oh my god! You idiot, you actually believed it? That's why you've dragged it all down to this point! Every time you've been so soft and hard, you've seemed tough, but in reality, haven't you just given in? You've followed their plan and never escaped! I've warned you repeatedly, so why are you still...?
Trash! Idiot! Big fool! Stupid!
I'm not! I really am not! I've always been resolute! I've been fighting back like crazy! I was just stalling for time. I'm really trying to figure out a solution!
Hahahaha! Confrontation? What's the result of confrontation? You might as well give in and appear smarter! Just lie down and let them tire of you. You might as well be fired early! Stupid and unaware, still thinking? And still thinking about countermeasures? It turns out that when humans think, God laughs!
Standing in the corner of the subway, a conflict raging within her, An Yi suppressed the recurring anger, grievance, rage, vulnerability, dejection, and sorrow. She bit her lip, pretending to look up at the station sign to stifle the tears that threatened to fall, but her eyes were already reddening. Fortunately, during the morning rush hour, passengers in the subway car were either dozing or playing with their phones, and few were glancing around. So An Yi's expression didn't attract any unwanted attention, except from Xiao Yang, who was lurking behind someone a little further away.
Xiao Yang felt down, guilty, and mostly helpless. He had never been optimistic about the relationship between his boss and Miss An, just as he had been with Miss An in the beginning. Yet, he was entangled in it, and it hadn't stopped yet, only intensifying. He didn't know what happened this morning, but just looking at Miss An's current state, Xiao Yang knew his boss had definitely struck again. If he had a daughter, no, a son too, he would teach them from a young age to stay away from rich people. The children of ordinary people simply couldn't handle it.
Checking the time again, he sent a text message reporting back. The boss's assignments required reporting every ten minutes. He sighed for the umpteenth time: "Miss An, how are you hiding?" You can't escape on your own. Unless a Lin Daiyu descends from the sky to quickly divert the boss's attention, perhaps the best solution is to do so. Lin Daiyu, yes! Please send one down quickly! Xiao Yang prayed silently, sincerely for An Yi.
An Yi walked into the company, her composure steady. She greeted the colleagues passing by as usual, pretending to go to the conference room to retrieve some documents, and discreetly bypassed the central hall, where Qin Shan and her colleagues were most often seen. Her current situation might be hidden from others, but not from the assistants she knew best.
She walked to her workstation, sat down solemnly, and went straight into work without even getting a glass of water. Today was the day for each region to submit data, so she was very busy.
"Hello, boss. Hello! How's your hand?"
"It's okay, I just accidentally cut myself."
"Is the wound serious? Don't be careless, don't let it get wet..."
Various expressions of concern came from far and near. An Yi stood up numbly, trying to show an equally concerned look to the figure striding at the head of the team, but she did not raise her eyes, refusing to meet their gaze. She knew that everyone's attention was on the boss, so she just pretended to be calm.
A large group of people rushed into the office, followed by a small group of people rushing out. Soon, a few more people came out in a smattering of scattered people. The sound of voices could still be heard from the open CEO office. A moment later, Manager Lu stepped out and waved to her, "Xiao An, President Ding wants you to come in." With that, he hurried away, presumably because he had been assigned an urgent task.
An Yi nodded to show that she understood. She was not surprised. How could this man let her go? She picked up the notepad with the pen and walked in without hesitation.
"Boss, is there anything I can help you with?" An Yi's attitude was the same as usual, with a standard professional smile and words. The only difference was that she still refused to look up at him.
"The doctor has re-bandaged it. What do you think?"
An Yi looked at the injured hand, examining it carefully for a moment, then lowered her head without commenting. Even so, Ding Hong was surprised. He had assumed An Yi would ignore him. So, she did care about him.
"Don't mention it, it really hurts. Fortunately, it's on my left hand, so it doesn't have much impact on my life." Ding Hong chose his words carefully and observed An Yi's expression carefully.
An Yi frowned slightly: "Excuse me, what can I do for you?"
"I scared you this morning. I apologize. Don't get mad at me. I paid the price, didn't I? I've been punished, so please forgive me, okay?" Even with the door open, Ding Hong knew exactly how loud he needed to be so An Yi could hear clearly without being heard outside. He lifted his foot and put it down again, not risking moving forward. His little cat was still furious and couldn't be provoked.
An Yi resisted the urge to raise his hand to press his brows, took a step back and said, "If there is no arrangement, then I will go to work first."
"An Yi, you are not alone, you have me. I am always here, at any time. You may not want to hear other words, but please remember this sentence, don't forget it, I promise."
These incoherent words stunned An Yi, like a hammer hitting her heart, or a feather brushing against a crack in her heart. Though she didn't stop, her mind had shut down. She sat at her computer, mechanically scrolling through the database with her mouse, her vision a blank, white void. She felt like crying, her eyes swelling, and her nose aching. She took a deep breath, biting her lip and trying to let the emotion fade quickly.
It wasn't a continuation of the morning's emotions. An Yi breathed in and out gently. Her mind now swam with the excitement of her upcoming school trip, and the joy of her mother's decision to join her father on an outing with old friends. Of course, she was happy for them, truly happy. She felt that everyone had the opportunity and the willingness to express their emotions—what a wonderful thing! But in the stillness of the night, she couldn't help but think of the loneliness of being alone on the weekend. It was like the familiar people on the island had gradually departed, leaving her, stubbornly refusing to leave. She stubbornly waved and smiled at everyone, shouting, "My greatest dream is to die here! Please let me have that wish! Goodbye!"
Then the wicked Ding Hong appeared, like a bandit trying to force his way onto the island. No, he wanted to crush the island, leaving her with no place to stand. He even ignored the danger of her falling into the water, and even when she cried out that she couldn't swim, he remained unmoved. And now he's changed his tactics, using every possible means to coerce and lure her off the island, even cutting his own flesh to seduce her: "Can't you bear it anymore? Come bandage me! Yes, come to my side, come quickly!"
Just now, the man's soft, slow voice lingered in her like a magic word: You are not alone, I am always here, you are not alone, I am always here, you are not alone...
How can I not be lonely? I am lonely. No one can make me not be lonely! I just want to be lonely! I love loneliness!
"All sales staff will gather in the conference room for a meeting in ten minutes! Each of you will be responsible for notifying a region and having them all join the conference call! Those who cannot attend must have a very legitimate reason!"
At a command from Manager Lu nearby, the entire office fell silent for a moment, then the sales department erupted in a clamor. An Yi, lost in deep thought, was startled. She glanced over blankly, blinking, trying to regain her composure. Instinctively, she stood up, observing the situation and trying to determine if anyone across the way needed her assistance.
With a soft sigh, Ding Hong, hands in his pockets, stood before the glass wall, gazing at her on the other side. He followed her gaze toward the commotion. The trump card, which should have been reserved for the end of the year, had been unleashed prematurely. Although he had used the sales department as cover several times to distract An Yi, they weren't wronged, and neither was Manager Lu. He deserved to be singled out for punishment!
Then he sighed again: Anyi, you know nothing about what I have done and how much I have done.
It's not because you're stupid, it's because I'm stupid. This is what Ding Hong just realized. He always criticizes An Yi for being stupid, but he is actually a real clown.
"Do you need help?" An Yi took the opportunity to ask Jiaxuan.
"Sister An An," Jia Xuan's eyes lit up as if she had found a lifeline. "I don't have time for the meeting room..."
An Yi immediately understood and made an OK gesture: "Don't worry, I'll arrange it. Tell me the meeting topic and the conference call number."
Zhou Ya and Qin Shan also walked over quickly. After a brief exchange, they decided on the division of labor and started working together.
Ding Hong nodded secretly. He didn't expect that several assistants could collaborate so efficiently. Before... he seemed to have never seen a similar scene in Sun Technology.
It must be her driving force and influence. Ding Hong followed An Yi with his eyes until she and Qin Shan disappeared at the door of the conference room.
It's not that he loves An Yi and everyone in it, or that he is forcing lauding on An Yi's face, but that people whose abilities are recognized and whose qualifications are respected will naturally be emulated by those they admire, which is commonly known as the power of role models.
Ding Hong himself didn't even notice, he was showing a little pride. If An Yi knew, he would definitely roll his eyes: What does it have to do with you! You're crazy!
After a moment of elation, he recalled the private detective who had already sent him a report on An Yi's daughter and parents' travel plans on his way to the company. It wasn't that the other party was particularly powerful, but rather that national regulations required travel companies to purchase accident insurance for all travelers. So, given the three names Ding Hong had provided, starting with the insurance policy was the quickest and easiest way to investigate. As for the three names, An Yi had filled them out herself in her employment file; Ding Hong had simply glanced at them and written them down.
Therefore, Ding Hong said those words. He was not trying to influence her deliberately at that time, but he really wanted to say it, express it, and comfort her: An Yi, you are not alone, I am always here, you are not alone, I am always here, you are not alone...