The cliché story of a domineering president and his secretary

"Hello, Xiao An." Uncle Han came out of the president's office and stopped in front of An Yi with his usual smiling face.

"Hello Uncle Han, what can I do for you?" An Yi stood up and smiled.

"I heard there's a snack shop nearby. I wanted to ask you where it is."

"Oh, it's on the left side of the building. There's a big green sign. Is there anything you need from me? Can I get it for you?"

"Thank you, I'd better go directly to the store." After a pause: "Can you go with me?"

There was a flash of surprise in An Yi's eyes. He lowered his eyelids and pursed his lips. After a moment, he looked up again, his eyes clear.

"Okay, I'll be happy to help you find the way."

What a perceptive person. This was not the first time Han Jingtian had expressed this sentiment.

The two chatted as they walked towards the company's main entrance. An Yi did not even hesitate or look towards the president's office. She knew that Uncle Han was here to understand the reason for her refusal, and that this move must have been approved by the boss.

Although Ding Hong was busy with official duties, he also paid attention to the movements of the two people outside the door. He hoped that Uncle Han could figure out what this troublesome woman was doing.

"Are you hungry?" An Yi was a little surprised. It was only a little after 10 o'clock.

The two were sitting in a snack bar, and Uncle Han ordered a cup of soy milk and half a tray of dumplings.

"I didn't eat much in the morning. I have to accompany my boss to meet clients at noon. They booked a late lunch time, and I'm worried that I can't handle it. There's nothing I can do. I'm an old man now, and I have to take care of myself. Are you really not going to eat?"

"I'm not hungry now, Uncle Han, don't worry about me."

"Okay." Han Jingtian ate slowly.

Was it because I was overthinking? Did Uncle Han really just come here to eat? It didn't seem like it! An Yi quietly looked at the kind gentleman across from him.

"I heard from President Xiao Ding that you rejected his proposal to promote you to assistant to the president?" Han Jingtian spoke leisurely after eating two steamed buns.

Sure enough, we finally got to the point.

"Yes." An Yi lowered his head embarrassedly, "I'm sorry for betraying the boss's trust."

"Don't say that. I'm sure you have your own good reasons. But, aren't those the reasons you told the boss yesterday all? May I have the honor of knowing the other reasons?"

An Yi was hesitant.

She had thought about it on the way. Uncle Han's personal intervention showed that the boss had not let her go. The boss was arrogant and would not ask too much. On the contrary, Uncle Han's soft knife was even more difficult to fool. Alas, in a company with a strong upward momentum, let alone taking advantage of the situation, it was not allowed to be content with the status quo.

I regretted that I was too diligent recently. Isn't it better to work step by step? I had to follow others' example of using hard work to distract myself, and finally got myself into trouble.

Looking at Uncle Han helplessly, An Yi decided to tell the truth.

"Uncle Han, I do have other reasons." Although he had made the decision, An Yi still couldn't speak for a moment.

"No hurry, take your time." Seeing An Yi in such a dilemma, Uncle Han felt a little sorry for her. He could tell that it was probably related to An Yi's family affairs. Was it really okay to keep asking like this? Would it be like rubbing salt into the child's wound?

She resolutely looked at Uncle Han, but saw the care from his eyes like an elder. An Yi felt warm in her heart, and a layer of mist welled up in her eyes. What is he doing? It's like he's begging for sympathy! She tried her best to suppress the overflowing emotions.

"Uncle Han must know my family situation: I am divorced and have a daughter, and the custody of the child belongs to me." She emphasized the word "belongs to me."

"But for the sake of the child, my ex-husband and I decided to take turns raising our daughter, every six months. The child is currently living with her father, and it will be my turn to raise her in about four months."

Han Jingtian's brows gradually knitted together. He had roughly guessed the reason why An Yi refused, and asked, "So you will resign in four months?"

"Yes." An Yi bowed his head weakly. "Although it's wrong to do so, the purpose of my job search is indeed to relieve the pain of my child's absence. I really think my current job is very good and I am very satisfied with it. But when it is my turn to raise the child, I will definitely quit my job and take care of her wholeheartedly."

Now that he had come to this point, An Yi decided to finish his words in one go: "So I didn't dare to accept the offer of promotion. After four months, wouldn't it be like I had just adapted to and gotten used to the new position and was going to resign? That would be even more disappointing to my boss's trust and the company's training. But I really didn't have the courage to say it out loud. Because I really hope to keep this job. However, I also understand that given my boss's personality, he probably wouldn't accept an employee who used the company as a temporary shelter. Uncle Han, I don't dare expect the company and my boss to understand and sympathize with me, and not to make any excuses for my concealment. If the boss has any decision to make about me, I'm willing to accept it."

After saying this, An Yi bit her lip silently. This was the first time she confessed her predicament and current situation in front of outsiders, and she was really not used to it. Just because it was Uncle Han, it was easier for her to confide in him. Maybe it was Uncle Han's sincere feelings for his wife that made her sigh and feel that he would understand her difficulties and worries better.

Uncle Han did not expect An Yi's situation to be so complicated. He wanted to persuade her to reconsider and not resign after four months, but the reasons he thought of seemed so pale and powerless.

He didn't have much contact with An Yi. She was always gentle and quiet, and she was relaxed and happy when she was with other colleagues. But just now, Han Jingtian saw the true side of An Yi: the emotions she tried to suppress when she talked about her situation, the decadence and embarrassment of wanting to be strong but unable to let go. All of this brought back memories of the past. After his wife, whom he knew and loved, passed away, he was carefree in front of others, but he was in great pain behind others. Scenes appeared before his eyes. The more people who have had similar experiences, the less they can encourage others to be generous and cheer up. The word empathy is as ridiculous as a fart.

"Xiao An, I'm really sorry to make you mention this." Uncle Han stood up and patted An Yi's shoulder comfortingly.

An Yi quickly waved his hands to indicate that it was okay.

"I understand why you refused. As for the boss, don't think he is too harsh and cold-blooded. He is actually a boss who is fair and considerate of his subordinates. The reason why our companies can develop healthily is because there is a good cohesion between the company and the employees. This is inseparable from the boss's outstanding ability and his ability to use people well. A violent and heartless boss will not be truly recognized and respected by employees."

"Yes, I understand. Thank you, Uncle Han, for listening to me for so long. I am really sorry to bother you. I hope I didn't take up too much of your time."

"You're welcome. I asked you to lead the way today. I should thank you." He raised his hand and glanced at the time. "It's almost time to leave. Xiao An, I know you've been working very hard recently. You should take care of yourself. I will explain your situation to your boss. Don't worry too much."

"Okay, thank you Uncle Han." An Yi tried hard to smile.

Back at the company, An Yi continued to work, while Han Jingtian and his boss set out to meet clients.

Looking at the disappearing figures of the boss and Uncle Han, An Yi rubbed her brows tiredly, wondering if the boss would let her go and let her continue with her current job. Forget it, don't think about it. Anyway, how to solve it is fate, and she has no say in it.

Xiao Yang was driving today. Uncle Han was sitting in the passenger seat. He saw from the rearview mirror that his boss was not working, so he thought for a moment and began to report.

"Boss, I've talked to An Yi. She does have some hidden secrets." Seeing that Ding Hong didn't interrupt him, he knew that he was waiting for him to continue reporting. "After Xiao An's divorce, the custody of the child belongs to her, but in fact she and her ex-husband take turns raising the child for half a year. The purpose is to let the child better enjoy the love of both parents. The child is currently raised by her ex-husband, and it will be her turn in about 4 months."

Hearing this, Ding Hong raised his eyebrows slightly. What Uncle Han could think of, he could think of as well. Sure enough, he heard Uncle Han say, "When the child is raised by her, she will choose to resign and concentrate on taking care of the child. That's why she dare not take on the job of general assistant. She will not be able to explain to you the reason for her resignation, and she is also worried that it will bring more trouble to you and the company." After a pause, he continued, "As a mother, it is understandable and worthy of understanding for her to do so. But from the company's perspective, if they had known that she only wanted to work for half a year, they would definitely not have hired her. An Yi understands the company's position very well and feels guilty. Although she wants to keep her current job and needs this job, she also expressed her willingness to accept any decision you make. That's basically what happened."

Observing that Ding Hong was still as indifferent as usual, Han Jingtian wanted to say a few more words for An Yi, but he thought that he had already explained a lot for the kid in his previous narration, and he didn't want to offend his boss and have the opposite effect.

Although Ding Hong seemed calm, he was actually lost in thought. Taking turns to raise a child for half a year? That made sense. He had found the source of many things that puzzled him before. But she would leave after four months? Who gave her the courage to play tricks on everyone and on him, her boss! An unnoticed complex expression surged in her deep black eyes. Indeed, if there were only four months, she would not have the courage to accept this pie in the sky. Because when she resigned, she would probably tear this heartless employee to pieces. Did she know she was in the wrong? It was possible. Judging from her hard work and positive efforts during this period, although she did it to avoid the loneliness at night, she also wanted to make up for her guilt towards the company. Because she was not so diligent for a promotion, this kind of compensatory psychology could be explained.

Four months, resigned, if she hadn't been forced to reveal her true feelings this time, when exactly did she want to tell him about this! A surprise attack? Or did she tell him a month in advance? He realized that this was what made him most angry in the whole incident. The unquenchable anger made him want to turn the car around and scold her, want to clamp her neck and ask her why she came and went in a hurry to disturb others!

Han Jingtian felt that the atmosphere behind him was not right and was a little worried. He originally thought that Ding Hong would not embarrass an employee in a difficult situation, so he comforted the child and told him not to worry too much. But now the low pressure that dropped to freezing point clearly showed that the boss was angry, and very angry.

Xiao Yang also held the steering wheel tightly with bated breath. He was deeply impressed by An Yi, not because An Yi's appearance was unforgettable, but because she could be so distracted and serious in front of her boss, ignoring her boss, which was really commendable. Moreover, the USB flash drive incident at midnight still puzzled him. I didn't expect that Miss An had such a sigh-worthy marriage. He felt soft-hearted when he heard it, but the boss seemed to be furious. He couldn't help but sigh at the boss's coldness and ruthlessness.

"She said she'd accept whatever I did, didn't she?"

"Yes." Does Mr. Ding really want to fire An Yi? Han Jingtian was surprised.

"Ah That's good."

Han Jingtian and Xiao Yang were both confused: That's good? What's good? Boss, I'm just a weak woman, please be merciful!