If You Could Hear My Heart-Chapter 1654: That Person Is Still in the Dim Light (5)

Chapter 1654: Chapter 1654: That Person Is Still in the Dim Light (5)

Xia Chuqing’s alcohol tolerance was neither good nor bad, but she hadn’t drunk in a long time.

"Are any teachers coming today?" Xia Chuqing asked.

"Maybe just the counselor and the department head," Lingling, from the upper bunk, replied.

Xia Chuqing nodded and smiled slightly.

It turned out three years had passed, and she still remembered when she left the campus with her suitcase, it was Song Heng who saw her off.

Actually, back then, she wished Xiao Mo could see her off, but he didn’t.

Her heartfelt confession was ruthlessly rejected by Xiao Mo. Looking back now, he was really detestable.

Three years later, she got together with him so easily; she should have refused him mercilessly once.

The classmates had changed quite a bit; she looked around and listened to their chatter.

"Chuqing, did you graduate in France?" someone asked.

Xia Chuqing smiled and said, "I’m going to attend the graduation ceremony in a few days."

"So lucky, while we work every day, exhausted to the bone, and our salary is just that little," Shuangshuang said, painting her nails.

"It will get better in the future," Xia Chuqing maintained a smile.

"Better? It’s been three years, and my monthly salary is still only five thousand,"

Xia Chuqing chuckled awkwardly, unsure how to respond.

"Chuqing, I heard you’re working at Shen Group? How’s the salary?"

Xia Chuqing dodged, "So-so, not much since I just started."

"But I see your handbag is the latest from Chanel," Shuangshuang glanced at it coldly.

Hearing this, everyone’s eyes turned towards her.

Most people had been in the workforce for three years and could recognize luxury items.

Xia Chuqing felt a bit embarrassed, hid the handbag, and laughed, "It’s a high-quality knockoff, not worth much."

The bag matched her outfit nicely, so she took it casually. Besides, most of her bags were gifts from Xiao Mo, and this one was quite cheap.

She didn’t even know if it was new. She was too busy with work to pay attention to such things.

"The new model just launched, no knockoffs yet," Shuangshuang blew her nails, her eyes indifferent, "the dress is nice too; Ji Fanxi’s summer collection."

"..." Xia Chuqing quickly changed the subject, "When is the counselor coming? It’s been a while since I last saw him."

Only Lingling casually said, "I heard he’s stuck in traffic; he’ll be here soon."

The others whispered, "Xia Chuqing seems to be wealthier than before."

"Wasn’t her dad arrested?"

"Could be some of the embezzled money wasn’t seized?"

"Who knows."

Xia Chuqing heard this, looked up at the sky speechlessly, but always remembered Xiao Mo’s words: what’s past is past, no need to worry about others’ gossip.

Therefore, she had no reason to feel inferior.

The handbag was a gift from Xiao Mo, and the clothes she bought herself. With Xiao Mo around, her life was more fulfilling than before.

Moreover, her salary after becoming permanent was not low, enough to support herself.

Xiao Mo let her start as a secretary and guided her in her work; she herself was hardworking enough. With the effort and diligence gained, she had no reason to feel inferior.

As for gossip, in one ear, out the other.

Shuangshuang asked again, "Xia Chuqing, do you have a boyfriend?"

"Mm... yes," Xia Chuqing answered truthfully.

"What does your boyfriend do?"

"A junior executive at a company."

"How many boyfriends do you have?" Shuangshuang asked deliberately.

"Do you have many boyfriends?" Xia Chuqing countered, glancing at her.

This Shuangshuang used to speak quite harshly, and she didn’t expect her to be even harsher three years later. It seemed life and work weren’t going well for her.

Shuangshuang pursed her lips, very displeased.

The crowd continued whispering, apparently thinking a junior executive couldn’t be so wealthy, likely a rich second-generation.

After Xia Chuqing went to France, she didn’t keep much contact with friends from C University, so they didn’t know she was already married, and her husband was Xiao Mo, who had once given a lecture at the school.

"Chuqing, do you remember Wang Fei from before?" Lingling asked.

"I remember," Xia Chuqing certainly remembered; at that time, after fighting with Wang Fei, he was expelled.

Thinking carefully, even back then, Xiao Mo was quite protective of her.

Shuangshuang’s good friend Dandan added, "That’s right, Wang Fei got expelled, and later I heard his family faced continuous misfortune. The former rich second-generation..."

"His family was just nouveau riche," Lingling said disdainfully.

Xia Chuqing had no good impression of that guy and just listened without speaking.

"Being around certain people brings bad luck," Shuangshuang said irritably.

Xia Chuqing noticed Shuangshuang’s sarcasm and couldn’t help but say, "Then will you be unlucky tonight?"

"You!"

Xia Chuqing didn’t want to stir up trouble and silently drank tea.

No one said anything else; just then the counselor arrived, and everyone stood up to greet and chat.

Xia Chuqing, sitting far from the door, didn’t rush to say hello.

From afar, she heard the counselor’s voice: "First reunion since graduation? Eat well, drink well, have fun! Don’t be reserved!"

"Counselor, you’re getting younger!"

"Professor, why didn’t you bring your wife?"

"Professor, let’s not leave until we’re drunk tonight!"

The boys started chanting, and the noise was deafening.

"I happened to meet the deputy general manager of Shen Group on the way, and I invited him over. I heard there are recent vacancies there; those looking for a transfer or preparing for postgraduate job hunting should seize the opportunity!" the counselor said.

"Really? Where’s the deputy manager? I’ve always wanted to join Shen’s!"

"Me too, I’ve been wanting to switch jobs; my small company has no future, it’s been three years with no progress."

"Counselor, can we get in through the back door?"

The counselor chuckled, "The deputy manager is parking outside; he’ll be here soon. Build a good relationship, maybe you can get in through the back door!"

The group laughed, and everyone beamed with joy.

The counselor added, "However, his time is tight; he’ll just sit for a bit and then leave, so you must seize the opportunity."

"Understood, counselor, you’re really kind!"

Xia Chuqing heard this and was slightly curious; the deputy general manager of Shen Group, would he recognize her?

However, the company was so big, it’s normal not to recognize her; she wasn’t someone important.

But the girls beside her were excited, "Xiaoxue, didn’t you say you wanted to switch jobs? Ask the deputy manager later, it’s a good opportunity."

"I’ll give it a try, but he might not even bother with me, right?"

"Don’t be unconfident!"

Shuangshuang quickly took out a mirror to touch up her makeup, "Guys, check for me, does my makeup look natural? Do you think, if I apply for a job, will I pass?"

Dandan said, "Sister Shuangshuang, you’re so beautiful, you definitely can, it’s a great opportunity. Your company is almost bankrupt, you better switch jobs soon."

Shuangshuang sighed, "Isn’t it? But I sent my resume to Shen’s two years ago, and they didn’t want me."