Chapter 3: Farewell Dinner
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
The midday sun shone brightly on the quiet industrial park. Cao Su came out of the product department building with his wallet, keys, and phone.
At this moment, Cao Su felt an indescribable sense of relief in his heart. It was as if a thousand-pound boulder had been lifted from his shoulders, and it was also as if the net that bound his body and mind had been torn apart. His entire body and mind were unprecedentedly clear!
Life, life, how many ordinary people's minds and interests were heavily suppressed!
And from that moment on, he would get rid of the "worldly life." His future life had endless possibilities and excitement!
Because he already had the freedom to make money and had the Divine Tycoon System!
Cao Su walked on the sidewalk under the shade of a tree toward the entrance of the park. He felt that the noon sun was bright and aboveboard, melting all ghosts and monsters. It was as if a fresh flower had blossomed brightly, and it was also like a person at the peak of their youth!
I've been in Da Lan Corporation for five years, but I didn't notice such beautiful scenery!
Cao Su sent Shen Mingze a WeChat message as he walked. "I'll treat you to a drink tonight. I have something to talk to you about. Which bar do you often hang out at? Do you need to book a place in advance?"
The fetters of work were gone. He still had to deal with the last bit of trouble before leaving Da Lan!
It was almost time to get off work. Shen Mingze quickly replied: "Brother Cao, we usually hang out at the White Maple. Just go there early."
The second message soon followed: "Brother Cao, I don't know anything about Yu Ping. I just hear rumors from others."
Shen Mingze was very smart. He and Cao Su were football buddies and colleagues. However, their relationship was definitely not to the extent that Cao Su had to spend thousands of yuan to invite him to a bar before he left. He was present at the meeting in the morning. He didn't speak up for Cao Su at that time, did he?
The two of them were not that close.
Therefore, it was self-evident why Cao Su was here.
When he was chatting with Cao Su, he mentioned that Yu Ping, this beautiful young woman, might look tough and cold, but she was actually very mischievous in private. She dated handsome guys in the company, and it was said that she was eloquent and flawless.
"I'll pay for the tab at the White Maple Bar tonight." Just come over with your contact."
Shen Mingze thought about it and agreed. "Alright then."
After deciding on the night's schedule, Cao Su's mind returned to the present. At this time, he had already reached the east gate of the industrial park of Da Lan Corporation. From the blue and white software building on the left, groups of engineers exited from time to time.
Cao Su sent an invitation to his friend, Jiang Wenxuan, who worked in the software department. "Old Jiang, I'm leaving. I'll treat you to lunch at Shangye Western Restaurant. Do you have time?"
Jiang Wenxuan also studied at Jiangzhou University. They were both in their thirties. After graduation, they entered Da Lan Corporation to work, and their lives were ordinary. After the two got to know each other, they talked about many things and liked to play football, so they became good friends.
In fact, Da Lan Corporation went to Jiangzhou University every year for recruitment. There were many classmates in the electronics department who were in the same major as him.
There were many classmates in the Pearl River Delta region.
But this was how society worked. The rich had distant relatives in the mountains, while the poor had no one to turn to. He was under a lot of pressure and wasn't doing well, so he wasn't interested in attending the gathering. As time went by, he gradually distanced himself from his university classmates.
There was a large commercial complex outside the east gate of the electronics industrial park of Da Lan Corporation. It had shopping malls, hotels, office buildings, commercial apartments, banks, and other facilities.
There were more than 10,000 employees and production line workers in the entire industrial park. Although there were several canteens, supermarkets, and other living facilities there, consumer demand was still overflowing.
Shangye Western Restaurant was located on the second floor of the Wanxiang Shopping Mall. The environment was elegant, and the light music was flowing. Cao Su sat down and drank tea. In less than ten minutes, Jiang Wenxuan came over under the guidance of a waiter.
Jiang Wenxuan was plump and of medium height. He had short hair and a simple and amiable face. He wore a T-shirt with a pattern on it. He pulled out a chair and sat down. He hurriedly asked, "Old Cao, your resignation is a little sudden! What happened?"
Cao Su ordered a set meal for two and handed the menu to the waiter. He reached out his hand and gestured for Old Jiang to drink some water. "I've made a lot of money from investing in stocks recently, so I'm ready for a change in environment."
Of course, it was different when he spoke to his friends and his family. Not long ago, he told his mother, Feng Silan that he had recently taken on a big design job for a mobile game.
Jiang Wenxuan held the cup and said enviously, "Wow, not bad! Come, cheers to your financial freedom." He raised his glass.
Cao Su smiled and raised his cup. "We'll meet again if fate allows it."
Jiang Wenxuan felt a sense of parting in his heart and nodded. He and Old Cao weren't classmates, and their lives were intertwined with Da Lan. Once Old Cao resigned, the contact would become less and less, and eventually, it would be cut off, even if Old Cao was still in Shencheng.
It would really be fate if they met again!
As they spoke, the waiter served the dishes one after another. Cold appetizers, vegetable salad, grilled oyster, foie gras, mushroom soup, French tomato soup, spaghetti, two servings of pan-fried steak, and other exquisite dishes were served one after another.
Jiang Wenxuan held his fork and fork and joked, "If I had known, I would have eaten on an empty stomach."
Cao Su smiled. "This meal is a group purchase package. No matter how much you eat, it costs the same!"
The Thousand Group Battle had already come to an end in August 2013. Meituan, Dianping, Glutinous Rice, and a few others won. The discounts for group purchases were reduced. Today, the group purchase price of Shangye's set meal for two was 1888 yuan.
Jiang Wenxuan chuckled and chatted about the past. Occasionally, he would glance at the news on his phone and pick up an oyster to eat. Suddenly, he lowered his voice and said, "Old Cao, look! Your 9 o'clock, on the left aisle, there's the heartthrob of our company's patent department, Li Ruoyu!"
Cao Su was now full of confidence. He turned to look at the left aisle and saw a tall and beautiful young woman wearing a light pink silk shirt and green slim trousers. She was elegantly walking towards a small round table covered with white tablecloth by the window.
Her face was as fair as porcelain, her eyes were bright, and her face was gentle and beautiful. She was wearing high heels, and her slender waist swayed like a willow branch as she walked. Her voluptuous and graceful figure moved slowly, and her gentle and charming young woman's charm attracted the gazes of many people in the high-end western restaurant.
Although Cao Su had worked in Da Lan Corporation for five years, he didn't know who the beautiful women in the other departments were. Now that she had caught a glimpse of her, she was indeed a great beauty. She had the figure, the face, and the charm.
Top-grade!
"Did you see the man at her table?" Jiang Wenxuan whispered. "He's the vice president of our digital electronics division, CEO Qi. You need him to sign your resignation letter. Hai, it's so cool for a man to have power and influence! He asked his wife out for lunch in the middle of the day."
Cao Su nodded in agreement. Indeed. You can't imagine the happiness of a rich person! He switched between sweet and salty at will. Of course, he could experience it for himself in the future.
In the end, he almost spat out the soup when he heard the word " wife."
F*ck!
Damn it, I often seem out of place with you because I'm not perverted enough!
The appearance of the beautiful wife, Li Ruoyu, quickly changed the topic of conversation between Cao Su and Jiang Wenxuan. The feeling of parting faded. Life was like that. Things that could not be changed could only lie flat. After a while, the topic shifted to urging them to get married.
This was a common topic among older single youths.
"Old Jiang, you went on a blind date in Shencheng last week. How did it go?"
Jiang Wenxuan immediately sighed, full of complaints."Sigh, don't bring it up. The woman asked for a house in Shencheng before she was willing to marry me. The pressure was huge! F*ck, if I don't get a girlfriend soon, my arm is going to become like the Hulk's at this rate!"
Cao Su laughed as he ate the fruits after dinner and asked, "How much is the downpayment? I'll lend the money to you. No interest. Just treat me to a meal."
Jiang Wenxuan shook his head and politely declined, "Old Cao, thank you. I'll buy a remote location. If I really can't handle it, I'll ask you again." He had his pride. Old Cao wanted to be friends with him, but he had to borrow his money to buy a house?
This favor was too great. He was too ashamed to speak.
Cao Su nodded with a smile and did not press on the matter. The fact that he and Old Jiang could become friends meant that their temperaments were indeed compatible.
After the meal, Cao Su and Jiang Wenxuan shook hands and said goodbye in the square outside the central business district.
Jiang Wenxuan took two steps and turned back to see Cao Su still watching him. He waved his hand. He sighed in his heart, thinking, 'Old Cao really is a very proud person!'
In fact, at the end of the meal, someone in the Jiangzhou University of Technology's Alumni Group had just sent a message: This morning, Cao Su was asked to stay by the project manager, Yu Ping, for a chat. What this means is self-evident... his dismissal.
Cao Su had indeed submitted his resignation application this morning.
'This is completely different from what Old Cao said. I wish Old Cao all the best in life after he leaves his job!'
Cao Su did not know what Jiang Wenxuan was thinking when he left. If he knew, he would probably not know whether to laugh or cry. He was focusing on his own matters.
After lunch, he said goodbye to her friends in the company and no longer had any trivial matters to attend to. He took a taxi and went straight to Nanshan's most upscale shopping center, Seaside City.
The first thing he did was change.
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