Official Career Storm

Chapter 1665

Yu Susu was helped to sit down on the sofa, her flushed face charming and alluring.

She lifted her sweaty hair and asked, "How far have you and Yiren developed?"

Song Guanchao glanced at her and said, "Colleague relationship."

"Colleague..." Yu Susu savored his words, a smile lingering at the corners of her mouth, uncertain if she believed him or not.

Song Guanchao went over to unlock the door, then returned to sit down, casually asking, "What’s the situation with the Jiang Family now? Your old... Jiang Zhengdong’s position in the Jiang Family has been elevated, right?"

"He’s temporarily in charge of a company’s business. Whether he can secure the position depends on his capability." Speaking of this former brother-in-law and ex-husband, Yu Susu’s tone was flat and emotionless.

Sometimes she would feel dazed, regretting the choices she made when she was young.

The passionate romances other women experienced, she never had.

Although she was no longer young and didn’t believe in love, she had hoped for a love so intense it would be unforgettable.

Even if the ending wasn’t perfect, she yearned for such memories, even if they weren’t sweet but filled with bitterness.

But regret and remorse are inherently part of youth.

At twenty-one or twenty-two, one should be surrounded by friendship, love, regret, and unrequited love, not stepping into marriage with a middle-aged widow’s brother-in-law.

She harbored resentment towards Jiang Zhengdong.

At that time, she was young and naive, but Jiang Zhengdong, as someone experienced, should have coldly refused her, instead of irresponsibly holding her back.

She was more mature and rational now but no longer had the simplicity of youth. In dealing with men, she mostly sought to dispel loneliness rather than exchange emotions.

Looking at Song Guanchao beside her, Yu Susu’s eyes dimmed slightly.

If she were ten years younger, she would have boldly pursued Song Guanchao. Even if they couldn’t form a bond, even if he rejected her, she could still recall this flawed beauty in the sunlit windows of a leisurely afternoon.

Unfortunately, she was no longer young.

Squeak.

Jiang Yiren returned, carrying an exquisite gift box.

"Hey, this is a gift your aunt prepared for you, tea leaves. It’s nothing expensive, you’re not allowed to refuse."

Jiang Yiren’s tone was proud, placing the tea leaves beside him with an air of insistence.

Song Guanchao responded with a hum, got up, and said, "Let’s go."

"Leaving already?" Jiang Yiren blinked, wondering if it was really over just as she arrived.

"It’s late, and there’s work tomorrow."

Song Guanchao picked up the tea gift box and walked out, Jiang Yiren drooping her head dejectedly, giving a half-hearted "oh."

Seeing the state of their interaction, Yu Susu smiled faintly and sighed with envy in her heart, thinking how wonderful being young is.

Outside the restaurant, Jiang Yiren hesitated, fiddling with her fingers as she looked at Song Guanchao.

Yu Susu knew she didn’t want to go home so early, so she said, "I have something to attend to, Yiren, you head home by yourself."

"Huh? It’s so late, Auntie, where are you going?"

Yu Susu smiled without replying and walked towards her car.

After she left, Jiang Yiren frowned, glanced at Song Guanchao, and muttered softly, "Then I’ll take a taxi myself..."

"I’ll take you." Song Guanchao pressed his car keys.

He knew Yu Susu had intentionally created a space for the two of them to be alone.

"Okay." Jiang Yiren’s furrowed brow relaxed, and she happily got into the car.

"Is anyone home at your place?" Jiang Yiren asked.

"No one."

"Oh~" Jiang Yiren’s heart raced, and she mustered her courage to say, "How about... going to your place?"

"What for?" Song Guanchao asked knowingly.

"Just... just to check it out, I haven’t been there yet."

This jerk made me spell it out so clearly!

"It’s a bit late, maybe next time." Song Guanchao declined.

"Oh." Jiang Yiren’s face immediately fell, remaining sullen all the way.

Arriving at the apartment complex, Song Guanchao unbuckled his seatbelt, preparing to escort her upstairs. Jiang Yiren said, "I’ll go up by myself, you can head back."

She pushed the car door open and quickly walked towards the building.

Song Guanchao chuckled, the little girl really had a temper.

He followed suit, walking all the way into the elevator.

Jiang Yiren noticed him following her but pretended not to see.

After exiting the elevator, Jiang Yiren opened the door, ready to close it when Jiang Zhengdong approached: "You’re back?"

He immediately saw Song Guanchao outside the door.

He was momentarily stunned, quickly stepping forward, "Director Song also came by, come in for a cup of tea."

"No need, I just escorted Director Jiang home. I’ll be leaving now." Song Guanchao waved and declined.

Jiang Zhengdong noted his daughter’s expression, a suspicion forming in his heart, and said with a smile, "Alright, take care on your way, Director Song."

After closing the door, he returned to the living room and saw his daughter heading toward her room in a huff, "Yiren, where’s your aunt?"

"I don’t know." Jiang Yiren skirted around him, heading to her room. Jiang Zhengdong said, "Having a spat with Director Song?"

"No."

"What’s your relationship with Director Song now?"

"What could it be? Just colleagues." Jiang Yiren pursed her lips, her voice tinged with grievance.

"Do you like him?" Jiang Zhengdong asked directly. As a father and one who has been through it all, if he couldn’t see his own daughter’s feelings towards Song Guanchao, it would be a failing.

Having her feelings exposed, Jiang Yiren looked a bit flustered, "Who’s liking him!"

Jiang Zhengdong chuckled softly, then sighed, "Director Song is quite a good person, but you two might not be suitable."

Jiang Yiren quickly raised her head, "Why not suitable? I’m not lacking!"

"It’s not about lacking or not." Jiang Zhengdong shook his head, turned around, and poured himself a cup of tea, continuing, "Director Song is young and promising, rising from a driver to the current Director of the City Government Office in three years. Such a rapid climb, I’ve never heard of."

"The more outstanding a man is, the higher his standards are, and the more temptations he faces."

"His ideal wife would either be virtuous and handle his domestic affairs well so he can devote himself completely to work, or someone who can provide some assistance in his career."

"Your support would only be monetary, behind you is the Jiang Family. But in a place like Jiangzhou, there are countless families like ours, so this doesn’t make you stand out."

"Moreover, I wouldn’t recommend you pursue anything with him."

"Why?" Jiang Yiren didn’t understand.

Jiang Zhengdong replied, "Money and power can change a person’s worldview from the inside out..."

"He’s different!" Jiang Yiren insisted, "He’s not interested in money at all."

Seeing his daughter defending Song Guanchao, Jiang Zhengdong smiled wryly, "Yes, he may not be interested in money right now, but what about the future? People change."

"Moreover, even if he’s not interested in money, what about women?"

"As I’ve said, the more outstanding a man is, the more temptations he faces."

"Even if he’s not proactive, who can guarantee those women won’t be? You were proactive, think about it, how many women have approached him that you don’t know about?"

"Of course, I’m not saying he’s bound to be unfaithful. Based on his attitude toward you, he has standards. He won’t accept just any woman who comes his way, which is why I said he’s quite a nice person."

"But think, if you really chose him, could you handle the temptations he faces every day? Maybe he’ll resist today, but what about tomorrow or the day after? No one is a saint, always maintaining clarity and reason, sometimes the urge to let go emerges."

"You can’t handle a man like Director Song."

Jiang Zhengdong gently patted her shoulder, "Get some rest early."