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On Saturday, Jiang Ci and Han Lan went shopping and happened to visit Jiangzhou's largest bookstore: Tianjie Bookstore.
The bookstore had four floors, more luxurious than most malls, and was a popular spot for social media influencers.
Jiang Ci wanted to buy a textbook on Financial Cost Management and some practice questions. If she passed this last exam next year, she could finally get her CPA certificate.
As they entered, they noticed a long line inside the bookstore, seemingly for a book signing. To their surprise, it was Chu Shuo.
"Mr. Chu?" Jiang Ci was astonished.
It was early autumn, and Chu Shuo looked quite stylish in a gray shirt.
"Jiang Ci? You're here at the bookstore too?" Chu Shuo said while signing books, glancing at his watch. "Why don't you browse around first? I have about fifteen more minutes of signing."
Jiang Ci picked out the textbook she needed, while Han Lan bought a novel, grumbling, "Books here are really expensive."
After finishing the signing, Chu Shuo held two books in his hand.
"These are for you two, one each."
Jiang Ci took a book titled "CPA and Life."
"Did you write this?" Jiang Ci's eyes sparkled with admiration as she looked at Chu Shuo.
"Yes."
Jiang Ci glanced at the inscription Chu Shuo had written for her on the front page: "Wishing you to achieve your life goals soon."
"Thank you, Mr. Chu."
Both of them seemed to find the incident at the hotel too awkward to mention, so neither brought it up.
"I need to head back to the firm now. Would you like to come with me?" Chu Shuo checked his watch again.
He was quite busy, always keeping track of time.
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Jiang Ci had always dreamed of working at a firm, so she was delighted by Chu Shuo's invitation, especially since she had no other plans for the day.
They got into Chu Shuo's car.
Chu Shuo mentioned that he would look for his notes on Financial Cost Management for Jiang Ci tomorrow. He had highlighted the key points and made annotations. With Jiang Ci's intelligence, she would surely pass with some effort.
"Once you pass, come work at my firm," Chu Shuo said casually.
Jiang Ci thought of Yang Manni, who hadn't obtained her CPA certificate yet but was already working at a firm.
"I haven't got my certificate yet. Can I still join?" Jiang Ci asked.
Han Lan nudged Jiang Ci's arm, giving her a meaningful look: Even if you're upset with Mr. Lu, don't take your job lightly. Opportunities at New East Group are hard to come by.
She thought Jiang Ci was acting out of spite.
"Of course, you can start as an assistant. Once you're officially an accountant, you'll get the hang of it quickly."
Jiang Ci was tempted. Becoming a CPA had been her dream since she was fifteen. Moreover, in a large corporation, there were always people gossiping, like now, constantly talking about her and Lu Yudong. Didn't they have better things to do? Maybe it was because her rumored partner was Lu Yudong that everyone was so interested. But living under constant scrutiny wasn't easy.
Most importantly, Jiang Ci had a major falling out with Lu Yudong, leaving her disenchanted with New East Group.
When they arrived at Chu Shuo's law firm, Jiang Ci was stunned.
Zhongnan Accounting Firm.
Chu Linsheng had mentioned at the hotel that Zhongnan Accounting Firm belonged to Chu Shuo.
The largest accounting firm in Jiangzhou, with the top financial professionals.
Jiang Ci suddenly felt a surge of excitement. "You're the..."
"Founder and partner," Chu Shuo replied.
Jiang Ci was instantly filled with admiration for Chu Shuo.
Chu Shuo gave them a tour. Each accountant had their own office, and everyone was busy.
Through the glass doors, she saw how focused everyone was at work. They all wore uniforms, meticulous and precise.
This was what professional expertise looked like. Jiang Ci longed for such a work environment, as if it were a place from her dreams.
"Are you hiring here?" Jiang Ci asked Chu Shuo, her eyes sparkling.
"Yes, one of my partners, Accountant Zhuo Xiao, is looking for an assistant. She's a female accountant, but unfortunately, very few meet her criteria. Want to give it a try?"
Jiang Ci nodded solemnly.
This was the work environment she had always dreamed of.
To avoid troubling Chu Shuo, Jiang Ci and Han Lan took the bus back.
"Jiang Ci, I still think the job opportunity at New East Group is rare. You should reconsider your decision to resign," Han Lan said.
Jiang Ci turned her head slightly. "I can't stay there anymore. Things have fallen apart, and the people at the company are so gossipy."
Han Lan agreed on that point.
Han Lan asked why Jiang Ci had a falling out with Lu Yudong, and Jiang Ci recounted the events of her grandfather's birthday. However, she left out one detail: the purpose of the pregnancy test was to prove something to Yin Xuemo, without mentioning the "contract marriage" Jiang Yi had brought up.
What angered Jiang Ci the most was that Lu Yudong listened to everything Yin Xuemo said.
Han Lan nodded thoughtfully, then said, "It sounds to me like Mr. Lu isn't really listening to Yin Xuemo. Her words just happened to hit a nerve because he really wants you to be pregnant, and you just happened to terminate the pregnancy, which angered him."
Jiang Ci looked at Han Lan for three seconds. "Him? Impossible!"
Han Lan felt that since it was a misunderstanding between the two, she should help clear it up.
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