Chapter 1716: Stars and the Sea

“It’s like this, my mom came to the company to see me a while ago, so I was pretty busy during that time. Plus, I was working overtime for several days, so I might not have heard you calling me,” Cuicui said with an embarrassed look.

“Oh, I see. Has your mom left now? Why did you suddenly come to find me today?”

Little Apple’s reaction left Xu Ke feeling quite helpless.

How naive can this girl be, not even noticing something so obvious?

This Cuicui is clearly the kind of friend she just mentioned, and her purpose for coming here is naturally self-evident.

However, Xu Ke didn’t say anything at this moment; he wanted to see what Cuicui was really up to.

“Little Apple, we’re good sisters. You got promoted, of course, I had to come to congratulate you. Besides, you’re not going to ignore me as a sister now that you’ve been promoted, are you?”

Upon hearing Cuicui’s words, Little Apple shook her head vigorously.

“How could I, how could I? We are the best sisters, how could I not recognize you? I was planning to find you later, but my friend suddenly came, so I put it aside for now.”

“Exactly, Cuicui can’t be like that. Just now, Xiao Ya was saying bad things about you behind your back, saying you’ve forgotten us sisters after getting a promotion.”

Little Apple is really simple; she didn’t realize that everything Cuicui said was just trying to set her up.

“How could Xiao Ya say that? When did I ever say I didn’t recognize you all? It’s just that I just got promoted and haven’t adjusted yet. I was planning to treat everyone to a nice meal after today. Cuicui, since you’re here, let’s go eat something good together later.”

Upon hearing Little Apple was going to take her out for a meal, Cuicui’s expression showed a hint of panic.

She came this time to get some benefits from Little Apple since Little Apple is now the company’s director; she must have a lot of resources at her disposal.

Cuicui is a very clever woman; she saw Little Apple being isolated not long ago and immediately kept to herself.

He would avoid Little Apple during that time to prevent any trouble from involving him.

Today, she inadvertently heard that Little Apple had become the director of the logistics department, so she immediately came to find Little Apple.

She thought that as Little Apple’s sister, no matter what, Little Apple would give her some benefits.

“Little Apple, let’s skip the meal. I’m currently worried about work.”

After hearing Cuicui’s words, Little Apple became anxious immediately.

She considers Cuicui her good sister, so if a good sister is in trouble, she naturally can’t sit idly by.

“Cuicui, what’s going on with you? Tell me, maybe I can help you.”

Seeing Little Apple’s anxiousness, Cuicui knew she was hooked.

So she immediately put on a pitiful expression and revealed the real reason she came.

“Little Apple, I don’t know what’s going on lately; I don’t have a single new employee on my side now. You should know that new employees represent our salary in this business. If this continues, I won’t get a penny this month. My mom was sick a few days ago, and I urgently need money now. Can you help me arrange a few new employees? Thank you in advance.”

Xu Ke finally understood Cuicui’s real purpose for coming here; she wanted to gain benefits from Little Apple.

Little Apple had an accident before, and Cuicui didn’t come to comfort her. Now that Little Apple is in a good position, Cuicui suddenly appears out of nowhere.

Just as Little Apple was about to speak, Xu Ke stopped her.

“Little Apple, your girlfriend looks interesting! I just want to ask her what disease her mother has, as I happen to know a doctor who can take a look at her.”

Of course, Little Apple trusts Xu Ke unconditionally, and after hearing his words, she was immediately very happy.

“Really? Then on Cuicui’s behalf, thank you.”

“Cuicui, did you hear that? My friend said he knows a doctor who can treat your mom; be quick and tell him what disease your mother has.”

Cuicui was at a loss, being thrown into a fluster by Xu Ke’s intervention.

For a moment, she didn’t know what to say; after all, everything she just said was bragging.

Her mother wasn’t sick; she was perfectly fine staying back home. She made up all these stories purely as an excuse.

“Little Apple, my mom’s situation is quite special, not something an ordinary doctor can treat. I have already made an appointment with a doctor for tomorrow.”

“If you’ve already made an appointment, then let’s leave it this way. Just now, I’m free; why don’t I go with you to visit Auntie? After all, we’re good sisters; I should lend a hand with Auntie’s condition.”

Cuicui was just trying to scrounge benefits without expecting so many complications.

“Little Apple, my mom isn’t feeling well right now, so she’s not seeing anyone for a while. Once she recovers a bit, I’ll let you come over. For now, please arrange a few employees for me; I’m really worried that I won’t have my salary by the end of the month.”

Cuicui was impatient, eagerly wanting to gain some benefits from Little Apple.

Little Apple just took on the role of logistics director, and he had no experience in this area.

“Cuicui, give me some time for this matter. I just started as a director of logistics, and I’m not familiar with anything yet.”

Cuicui thought Little Apple was unwilling to help, so she made so many excuses.

“Little Apple, I really misjudged you. I initially thought Xiao Ya was lying, but it turns out everything she said was true. After becoming a director, you look down on us sisters. I was really blind to have considered you a good sister. From now on, there is nothing between us. I’ll consider all these years of friendship to have been ruined.”

After finishing, Cuicui left without looking back.

Little Apple was completely confused, not knowing what happened, and felt at a loss over Cuicui’s sudden departure.

“How can this be, how can this be? It’s not that I’m not helping him; I’m just unfamiliar.”

Seeing Little Apple’s perplexed expression, Xu Ke gently patted him on the head.

See it clearly now? This is your so-called good sister. They avoided you before just to avoid trouble involving themselves.

Now that you’ve been promoted, they’re eager to get benefits from you.

If you don’t comply with them, they’ll think you look down on them.

People like them are everywhere in this society; you’ll meet them again someday.

Be more vigilant in the future, and don’t be deceived by such people again.

After resolving Little Apple’s issue, Xu Ke left the place.

Just as he was planning to return to the company, he suddenly received a call from Xu Hua.

Once connected, Xu Hua said only one sentence.

“Your grandfather has passed away.”

Hearing this news, Xu Ke felt like he was struck by lightning; he simply couldn’t believe it was true.

His grandfather was lively just a while ago; how could he be gone so suddenly after two days?

Xu Ke, in a fit of madness, rushed back to the Xu Family.

Upon returning, he found the house’s decorations all turned white.

When he entered the living room, he immediately saw the crystal coffin in the middle.

Though he was reluctant to accept it, the fact was right in front of him.

Old Master Xu had indeed left the world; the grandfather he loved could never return.

Xu Ke was deeply saddened, unable to find words to describe his feelings at the moment.

He lay on the crystal coffin, crying all the time. He didn’t know how long it had been before Xu Hua suddenly placed a letter in front of him.

This is from your grandfather, who asked me to give it to you before leaving; it contains the words he wanted to tell you.

Looking at the envelope in front of him, Xu Ke despairingly opened it.

The contents inside were not long, only a few sentences.

“Grandson, grandpa can only accompany you this far. The rest of the stars and sea you need to explore on your own. There were many things I wanted to tell you, but let those words go with the wind now. Remember, you always live for yourself; don’t have too many burdens in your heart. I, Xu Qiang, lived without regret, having you as a grandson is already satisfying. The company is entrusted to you now, I’ll silently cheer for you from up here.”

After reading Old Master Xu’s will, Xu Ke’s heart was a mixture of emotions. He didn’t want to accept reality for a long time.

But as time passed, he gradually figured it out.

Though grandpa is gone, his life is just beginning.

Grandpa said that the upcoming stars and sea need to be explored on his own.

If that’s the case, then he must move forward boldly, challenging the unknown fields alone.

Xu Ke believes his future will be very splendid; his life is bound to be truly bright.

Life is a dream, each is unique. May everyone find what they seek at some moment in their hearts, what they desire.

—–End of the book—–