Chapter 10: Sir Said: My Money Is Yours to Use Freely
‘But… how is that possible? Sir and I are both just ordinary people.’
She gave a faint smile and said, “Auntie Wang, I’m just an ordinary person. I don’t know any powerful people. The property management team helped me probably because they understood the situation and couldn’t stand the injustice—they just wanted to clear my name.”
After speaking, Song Chi turned and left.
Auntie Wang looked at her departing figure and pouted. At that moment, Auntie Li walked over and said gossipingly:
“Song Chi really doesn’t know any powerful people?”
“She already said she doesn’t, so of course she doesn’t!”
“Pfft, I’ve recently gotten into metaphysics. Song Chi’s facial features are extraordinary, definitely someone destined to marry into wealth and enjoy a luxurious life.”
“Please, with her messed-up background and only a high school diploma? If she ever marries into a wealthy family, I’ll eat poop in front of all of you!”
“Wang Jie, don’t speak so absolutely. Be careful not to get slapped in the face later!”
“Hmph, we’ll see whose face gets slapped. I’m done talking to you. I’m going back to tend my stall…”
The two went about their own business. Little did Auntie Wang expect that one day, she really would get slapped in the face.
***
At that moment, Mu Yin had just finished a meeting.
Ye Xiu came to report.
“Mr. Mu, the online posts about Madam have all been taken down. The residential community also issued a statement—no one will slander Madam again in the future…”
Mu Yin nodded, indicating he understood. His woman, whether he loved her or not, could not be bullied by others!
“Also, when I took the team over, I found that Madam gave her uncle fifty thousand yuan in cash…”
Mu Yin wondered, did she use the money from the card?
He didn’t really care. That card was already hers; however she wanted to use it was her business.
“I understand. Go take care of other matters.”
Ye Xiu withdrew. Mu Yin sat in his executive chair and checked his phone. There were no transaction notifications from the card.
Huh? She didn’t use the money from the card? Then where did the money come from?
From an ex-boyfriend?
For some reason, Mu Yin suddenly felt irritated and restless. He grabbed his coat and rushed home to ask Song Chi directly.
***
After everything that had happened, Song Chi was utterly exhausted. As soon as she got home, she collapsed on the sofa.
She had just caught her breath when Mu Yin opened the door.
Seeing him, she was surprised. “Sir, shouldn’t you be at work? Why did you come back?”
“Are you okay? Did anything happen?”
Seeing how pale she looked, Mu Yin couldn’t help but feel concerned.
His concern sent a warm current through her heart.
“You know what happened to me?”
Mu Yin kept a straight face. “You called me earlier, but I was in a meeting. Later I saw the news online and found out you’d been bullied, so I came to check on you. What exactly happened?”
So that’s what it was!
Mu Yin sat down. Song Chi made him a cup of hot tea and recounted the events.
Mu Yin took a sip and was surprised… her tea was actually pretty good.
Putting on an understanding expression, he said, “So that’s how it is.”
“Song Chi, I doubt your uncle will let this go just because of the 50,000 yuan.”
“I know.”
“You know? Then why still give him the money?”
A crafty glint flashed in Song Chi’s eyes as she raised her phone.
“I recorded everything. If he dares to go back on his word and keep harassing me, I’ll call the police. With this recording, if he tries to guilt-trip me again, I’ll have solid evidence not to help him!”
Mu Yin raised an eyebrow, he hadn’t expected someone so young to be so shrewd. A flicker of admiration appeared in his eyes.
“Sir, I need to discuss something with you.”
“Go ahead.”
“I borrowed 50,000 from a friend. I want to pay her back as soon as possible, so I’m thinking of making handmade jewelry and selling it at a street stall to earn the money quickly.”
Being debt-free felt light and liberating. Owing her best friend 50,000 weighed on her constantly.
Mu Yin was surprised—she actually borrowed from a friend?
“I gave you a card. Why didn’t you use it?”
“Sir, I called you earlier to talk about this, but you were busy. I didn’t want to disturb your work, so I borrowed from my friend instead. I didn’t dare to use your money without your permission.”
She couldn’t understand. Didn’t most people hate being asked for money?
Why was Sir upset about this?
Hearing that, the corners of Mu Yin’s mouth lifted. He felt respected.
“In the future, if you urgently need money, you don’t need to ask for permission. Just use it freely.”
Song Chi was touched, but she wouldn’t take those words too seriously.
“And that friend of yours… is she a girl or a boy?”
“Of course a girl. Her name is Luo Tiantian.”
“She’s the heiress of the Luo Group, a proper little rich girl. We’ve been friends from elementary to high school. I know our statuses are worlds apart, and no matter what happens in my family, I never dare trouble her. This time… this time I really had no other choice, so I borrowed from her. I’m really grateful to her.”
Speaking of Luo Tiantian, Song Chi’s face lit up with a sweet smile.
Mu Yin suddenly realized… her smile was beautiful. His heart stirred with a ripple that he couldn’t quite suppress…
