Offending a superior is something unavoidable.

Jiang Ci could only work harder, keeping a low profile to ensure Xing Baohua couldn't find any faults with her.

However, there was one thing she did every night—send a WeChat message to Grandpa.

Since moving out of the Lu Family home, she had been doing this consistently.

She sent Grandpa many photos, all from Nancheng, where she traveled for work.

When Grandpa asked when she would return, she replied, "Grandpa, the accounts here are quite complicated. I might need to stay for a while."

"Grandpa misses you!"

Seeing these five words from Grandpa made Jiang Ci's eyes well up with tears.

In the past, her parents used to say this to her.

Now, there was no one else to say it to her.

Although Jiang Ci had friends and classmates, nothing compared to the power of family bonds.

Jiang Ci replied, "Little Ci misses Grandpa too."

Grandpa took off his reading glasses, holding his phone as he entered the living room. He asked Lu Yudong, "When will you let Little Ci come back? It's been over ten days."

"What did she tell you?" Lu Yudong casually flipped through a financial magazine.

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"She sent me photos of Nancheng, saying the accounts there are complicated and she'll be back after some time. Yudong, can't you talk to her boss? I know I shouldn't delay her work, but with my health, every day I see her might be the last." Grandpa was already pleading with Lu Yudong.

Jiang Ci hadn't sent a single WeChat message to Lu Yudong in these ten days.

Their chat history stopped over ten days ago.

Yet, she chatted happily with Grandpa.

This contrast made Lu Yudong feel quite neglected.

However, the matter of sending WeChat messages to Grandpa hadn't been discussed between them. Perhaps Jiang Ci was being filial, or maybe—

Grandpa was her last bargaining chip to return to the Lu Family.

She knew Grandpa was Lu Yudong's weakness. As long as she won over Grandpa, Lu Yudong would be easier to deal with. Maybe Jiang Ci was already anxious, given her precarious situation.

Despite this, Lu Yudong had no intention of bringing her back.

Even though it was a marriage of convenience, he couldn't tolerate being treated as a stand-in. Every time they were intimate, she might be with him physically, but thinking of another name. It made Lu Yudong furious.

But then he remembered Jiang Ci giving him an umbrella, and his heart softened. She seemed sincere, and the umbrella was even bought from abroad.

He could change her current situation with just a little effort.

Lu Yudong scrolled through Jiang Ci's social circle.

She didn't post much, mostly sharing content and some links about the CPA exam.

But yesterday morning, she posted something new: "A day full of energy begins again!"

She included a photo of her breakfast—a tea egg, a bun, and a box of soy milk.

Lu Yudong gave it a like.

Then, many people followed suit, liking Jiang Ci's post, including Xing Baohua and many colleagues.

In no time, Jiang Ci's post received 108 likes.

Jiang Ci was surprised, thinking: As expected of Lu Yudong, but why is he idly liking my post?

For a moment, everyone was puzzled by Lu Yudong's attitude. It didn't seem like they had broken up; it seemed more like a tiff that had been resolved.

Everyone was nervously sweating.

The next day, something even more surprising happened.

When Jiang Ci entered the office, Xing Baohua specifically greeted her, saying, "Jiang Ci, you're here for work? Every year, New East Star has some alternate spots to replace those who don't perform well in training. I've put your name up this time."

"Okay." Jiang Ci felt a bit anxious.

Soon, Han Lan sent Jiang Ci a WeChat message: "Jiang Ci, the article of mine that was withdrawn last time has been accepted again, and the Director has reinstated my New East Star status. Surprised?"

Jiang Ci quickly understood that this was all thanks to Lu Yudong. Yesterday, his casual like on her post had shifted the company's atmosphere.

When he stomped his foot, the company had to shake a little.

Jiang Ci couldn't help but feel a chill in her heart, wondering if Lu Yudong had considered these consequences when he liked her post.

So, what did Lu Yudong's like mean? Was he trying to save Jiang Ci from a difficult situation, or was it just a slip of the finger?

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