Chapter 11 — Salary 9,000 Yuan, Husband Asks to Support Younger Sister to Study Abroad?

"Lam Van Thu is the manager with the strongest implementation ability I have ever met. Inviting her was one of the best decisions I made."

After the meeting, someone asked privately—

“Mr. Gu, what is your relationship with Mr. Lam?”

“Colleague relations.”

"Really?"

“It can also be understood that she is Hac Vien's core asset in the next three years.”

He said very seriously. It's not polite, it's not a joke. Is how a business person evaluates the value of a person. My value—after leaving Tran Hao—was finally recognized correctly. By the fourth month, the company held its annual strategy conference at a five-star hotel. I sat in the front row. Co Tu Vien stood on stage presenting the strategy. During the break, a waiter gave me a piece of paper.

“Mr. Lam, there is someone looking for you outside.”

I walked out. In the hallway is Tran Hao. He wore an old jacket, out of place among the surrounding suits. Seeing me, he stopped. I wore a dark gray vest, my hair tied in a bun, and light makeup. Completely different from the woman standing in the kitchen three years ago, her hands covered in burns.

“How did you find me?”

"Vu Huyen said. He said he was working as a general manager at Hac Vien."

“Yes. So what?”

“I… just wanted to see you.”

He rubbed his hands and bowed his head.

“Are you… living well these days?”

“So that's good.”

He was silent for a moment.

"Vu Huyen's story... he couldn't study abroad. The middleman ran away. The money was also lost."

"I know."

“He's interning at my company... can you help him a little?”

I looked at him. At that moment, I understood this person better than ever. He won't change. No matter what happens, the first thing he thinks of is always his sister. He didn't come here because of me. It's to pray for Tran Vu Huyen.

“Tran Hao.”

“Before coming here, did you think we were divorced?”

"You came to my workplace, telling me to take care of your sister. Do you think that's reasonable?"

His face turned red.

“You're not…”

"You are like that. You think you care about me, but every time your last sentence opens your mouth, it's always about your sister."

“Have you ever, just once, come for me?”

He opened his mouth. Can't say.

“Go home.” I said. “Don't come to my company again in the future.”

I turned and walked into the hall. Don't look back. Tran Vu Huyen's internship period has ended. Her review rating is third from the bottom. The marketing manager gave me a list to sign.

"Mr. Lam, there are three people who failed this batch of interns, according to the regulations, they cannot be kept."

The first name is Tran Vu Huyen. Follow the correct process, without bias, and without causing difficulties. She's just incompetent. The day the notice was not kept, Tran Vu Huyen came looking for me. Standing in front of the room door, eyes red.

“Mr. Lam… can you give me another chance?”

"Evaluation standards apply to everyone. You were late four times, failed to report twice a month, and missed three customers. What kind of opportunity do you think I should give you?"

“But… you said I would help you…”

I stopped writing.

"Tran Vu Huyen, I'm 23 years old. When will I stop relying on my brother?"

"I couldn't study abroad, my money was scammed, it was because I chose an intermediary. I didn't succeed in my internship, it was because of my attitude."

“It's useless for you to look for your brother in these things, and it's even more useless for you to find me. I have to bear it myself.”

She bit her lip, tears falling. But this time I'm not soft-hearted. Three years ago I was too soft-hearted. Every time you soften, you cut yourself.

“Looking for a suitable job.” I said. “Do it properly. Don't always think of shortcuts.”

She stood for another half minute, then turned away. Don't bang on the door, don't curse. Maybe a little more mature. Maybe not yet. It doesn't concern me anymore. Two months later, things took another turn. Vuong Tu Lan "coincidentally" met my mother downstairs. But my mother took one look and knew it wasn't a coincidence.

“In-laws! Long time no see!"

My mother didn't stop. Vuong Tu Lan followed.

“Don't leave, I'll say a few words—”

“We are no longer in-laws.”

“Oh, it's the children's business, we adults shouldn't take it personally—”

“What do you want to say? Say it.”

Vuong Tu Lan rubbed his hands, the same movements as Tran Hao the day before.

“That… it's like this… recently Tieu Hao… hasn't been very good.”

“How is it not okay?”

“He was fired by the company.”

My mother said nothing.

“Before, when I went to work during the day and drove a technology vehicle at night, people couldn't stand it and made mistakes at work. The company... gave me a break.”

“Now I can't pay the rent. Credit card debt again. Vu Huyen hasn't found a job yet..."

“Master, I know we were wrong before, but—”

“What do you want to say?” my mother asked.