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Chapter 50 - 050 New Reward [A Small Supermarket]!

Chapter 50: 050 New Reward [A Small Supermarket]!

Zhao Shumin felt deeply hurt inside.

Afterward, she immersed herself in her numb, monotonous work.

At this moment, Zhao Shumin knew that today’s birthday was doomed to be spent alone, desolate and lonely.

...

After leaving the snack bar, a well-fed and content Li Zhiyan arrived at a cake shop.

"Make a cake."

"A 9-inch one. I’ll pick it up tonight."

Upon learning that today was Zhao Shumin’s birthday, Li Zhiyan naturally felt he should prepare something for her.

Though this woman was a complete shrew,

once their relationship improved later, Li Zhiyan discovered that this shrew was actually a very kind-hearted woman.

She made breakfast for him every morning.

And when that tattooed tenant tried to barge into their place, she even stood in front of him with a rolling pin to protect him.

Although she couldn’t compare to Aunt Lai in terms of wealth or connections,

she was truly good to him, and getting her a cake was very worthwhile.

Plus, Li Zhiyan had really been craving F in his heart.

When Li Zhiyan arrived at the company, he clocked in.

Lai Feifei had arranged for him to take the morning off.

After clocking in, Li Zhiyan went to the sales department, and as soon as he sat down, he clearly felt a sense of distance from his colleagues.

However, Wang Ya still came over to him.

"Xiao Yan,"

"The sales department has assigned you to clean up today."

"You’re almost done with your monthly KPI; you’ll surely be able to get permanent status soon."

"Just tolerate it for now if you can."

"This job is hard to come by."

Wang Ya had experienced the brutal realities of society, so her advice to Li Zhiyan came from the perspective of someone who had been through it all.

In her heart, she sincerely hoped Li Zhiyan could overcome his struggles.

"Got it, sis."

Li Zhiyan responded half-heartedly, then began to prepare for the work.

Before long, Liu Yichen and Liu Jinxin arrived; the two had planned well in advance to bully Li Zhiyan today.

Liu Yichen was still infuriated after Li Zhiyan didn’t obey him the last time.

"Li Zhiyan!"

"What’s your problem?!"

"You’re supposed to clean up the sales department, but you never do it. You’re supposed to change the water, but you won’t even bother!"

"Right now, go clean up this mess!"

"And you’ve got the restroom of our sales department to take care of as well!"

With an air of misplaced authority, Liu Yichen yelled at Li Zhiyan as if the latter was his servant.

"Not doing it."

"Stay the hell away from me!"

Li Zhiyan snapped back.

Inside, Liu Jinxin was ecstatic. This fool dared to go head-to-head with the son of the subsidiary company’s top executive – surely, he was asking to be fired.

"Li Zhiyan, your EQ is seriously pathetic."

"To hell with you, you damned freak. You’re effing insane!"

Li Zhiyan spat out his words honestly and earnestly, his tone dripping with sincerity.

"Get out of my way!"

Li Zhiyan yelled, startling the two who had planned to bully him into stepping aside.

After Li Zhiyan left,

Liu Yichen stormed into the CEO’s office without saying a word.

Catherine was standing by the office window, admiring the view outside. Her long, slender legs encased in black stockings were nothing short of captivating.

"Mom!"

"That Li Zhiyan refused to clean up when I told him to!"

"Fire him already!"

Catherine’s face turned slightly unnatural.

"Son, about firing Li Zhiyan..."

"Mom might not be able to do that right now."

"There’s a lot of pressure within the company."

Liu Yichen clenched his fists tightly. His life had always been smooth sailing – a wealthy, powerful father, a supermodel mom.

Back in university, he ruled the campus, even the principal catered to him.

He never lacked abalone to eat, yet dealing with Li Zhiyan constantly frustrated him.

"How’s it possible? He has that kind of background?!"

"It’s okay, son."

Catherine’s confident blue eyes sparkled.

"Keeping him in the company gives us more opportunities to deal with him. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure you’re satisfied."

Only then did Liu Yichen stop asking further questions.

Upon exiting the office, Liu Jinxin approached him eagerly and asked, "President, is Li Zhiyan fired already?"

"Turns out this loser has a bit of a solid background. Even my mom’s not in a position to fire him."

"But keeping him in the company means we’ll have more chances to mess with him."

Liu Jinxin paused in disbelief. This broke bum actually had such a backing?

...

In the afternoon, while slacking off, Li Zhiyan continued learning new skills.

The system suddenly issued a new mission!

[New mission issued.]

[Zhao Shumin is about to have a conflict with company colleagues.]

[Please go downstairs to meet her.]

[Mission reward: An automated system-run convenience store.]

[Monthly profits will be settled based on the financial results of each month.]

[Note: Minimum profit guaranteed is 1 yuan.]

"A supermarket guaranteed not to lose money!"

This mission felt like a dream come true to Li Zhiyan.

Was he about to become a small-time business owner?

And one that didn’t even require his effort to operate!

That night, after picking up the cake he’d prepared for Zhao Shumin, he headed to her company.

At 11:30, a dispute broke out at the company.

A twenty-something young woman argued with Zhao Shumin over work-related issues.

Zhao Shumin felt deeply aggrieved; the matter truly wasn’t her fault.

And in the company, Zhao Shumin didn’t dare to tear into her opponent like she wanted.

If she crossed a line, the boss could use it against her to dock pay.

Besides, she knew that lecherous old man had hinted at inappropriate things more than once.

"You’re just insufferable!"

"No wonder nobody wants you, nobody loves you!"

With those words, Zhao Shumin’s eyes blurred completely.

She turned away to continue working, refraining from further arguments with the woman.

By the time work ended and everyone else had left,

it wasn’t until hours later that Zhao Shumin, with red-rimmed eyes, became the last to leave the office.

The weather was hot, yet stepping out of the office building, Zhao Shumin felt a chill deep within.

Even her own son wasn’t willing to celebrate a birthday with her.

Her colleague’s remark compounded the cold she felt in her heart.

Indeed, in this world, she truly believed no one loved her.

Just as tears threatened to well up in her eyes once more,

Li Zhiyan’s voice broke the silence.

"Aunt Zhao."

About to leave, Zhao Shumin turned around.

And there stood Li Zhiyan behind her.

"Aunt Zhao, wait up."

As Li Zhiyan approached, he stood beside Zhao Shumin.

"Aunt Zhao, why are you crying?"

Had Li Zhiyan not asked, Zhao Shumin might have been able to hold her tears in.

But as soon as he uttered those words, Zhao Shumin’s emotions surged uncontrollably.

Completely unable to suppress her tears, they streamed down without restraint.