Chapter 25: I Won’t Become a Manager

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

“Of course, we’ll also sign a new employment contract.” Xu Xiaomei continued, “I’ll give you two project bonuses, but don’t expect too much, because Upper View Garden will definitely not make a lot of money. However, if you’re fully responsible for the next project from the beginning, I believe the outcome will be different, right?”

I stared at her, dumbfounded, and I couldn’t say a word.

Project manager!

This was definitely an exception!

My wife had worked at Splendid Sun Real Estate for so many years before she became the public relations manager.

I’ve only been here for a few days, and I’m already on the same level as her!

If she knew about this, would she die of jealousy?

Across the table, Xu Xiaomei had already taken a sip of her drink. “Why aren’t you drinking?”

I snapped back to reality and took a deep breath. I put down the wine glass and apologized. “I’m sorry.”

Xu Xiaomei was startled. “What are you sorry for?”

I smiled bitterly. “I’m very grateful for your offer, but I really can’t accept such an important position right now. I’m sorry, but I have to reject it.”

Xu Xiaomei’s expression stiffened.

My skin crawled as I waited for her to get angry.

But it wasn’t a good time for me to take over now.

My wife’s betrayal was all that mattered to me right now.

If I really took over the managerial position and the Upper View Garden project, I would have to be on the field every day for long hours if I wanted to do a good job.

After all, everyone had their eyes on this project and the deadlines were tight. Furthermore, they had only solved the management level problem now. As for the specific challenges, they still needed to spend a lot of effort to handle that.

I didn’t have the energy right now!

Moreover, if I really accepted the project, I’ll have to work at the construction site for a long time. How would I have the time to obtain the evidence?

Therefore, although Xu Xiaomei had offered me a very generous offer, I didn’t dare to accept it.

Especially the two bonuses from the projects, they were like the golden apple in the Garden of Eden. It was almost irresistible!

As long as I could be in charge of two projects in a year, I could live a life that most people in this world would envy!

But I could only decline.

“Why?” Sure enough, Xu Xiaomei’s expression darkened.

“I like my current job right now,” I braced myself.

“You like it so much that you would rather give up a job with a higher salary and prospects?” Xu Xiaomei frowned slightly.

It didn’t make sense.

But I had to push through. “Yes.”

An odd expression suddenly appeared on Xu Xiaomei’s face as she scrutinized me.

My skin crawled at her stare. “What is it?”

Unexpectedly, Xu Xiaomei didn’t get angry. Instead, she revealed a meaningful smile and chuckled. “Fine! If you want to stay with me, that’s up to you. However, for a period of time in the future, I’ll be spending more time on the projects at Upper View Garden. Since you’re my secretary, it’s only right that you’ll be my chauffeur as well.”

I was startled.

Why did it feel like she had deliberately emphasized that I wanted to stay with her?

Could she have misunderstood something?

However, my attention was diverted by the rest of the sentence, and I nodded. “Sure.”

From that day on, I lived a life of leaving home early and returning late.

Xu Xiaomei had clearly made up her mind to fight for a chance to turn the tables on the project at Upper View Garden. Although she had assigned a new project manager, she still traveled to the construction site every day. She worked hard and put her heart and soul into the project.

I became her personal chauffeur. I picked her up around six every day and usually ended work at nine or ten at night.

She spent much less time in the office.

A few days later, the Upper View Garden project was selecting a new construction company.

Xu Xiaomei was very distressed by this. The last time something had happened, and it was because she didn’t choose a suitable partner. Furthermore, she didn’t have much experience in this area, and she didn’t dare to casually appoint a new project manager, which might cause delays to the overall progress of the project.

Xu Xiaomei flew into a rage at the construction site project office and smashed everything she could.

“None of these pieces of trash can help me!” Xu Xiaomei yelled angrily. She looked at me and said, “Do you think it’s time for me to fire all of them?”

“I have a more suitable candidate, but…” I trailed off.

“You’re finally willing to speak!” Xu Xiaomei’s eyes lit up. “Who is it? Tell me!”

“Don’t be in a hurry to be so happy. I have to talk to him first. If it works, we’ll talk about it later,” I said calmly.

That afternoon, I asked Wang Zhongtian out and talked to him.

He had been in the industry for so many years and had experienced many storms. He knew many people and was almost capable of understanding everything.

After Wang Zhongtian heard that, he pondered for a while and said, “I can arrange this. I know a few reliable construction companies. They…”

I interrupted him. “No, I want you to be in charge of this project. Can you do it?”

Wang Zhongtian exclaimed, “What!?”