The president's wife wants to run away

Chapter 15 Growth

I stood quietly at the door of the ward, watching them embrace each other happily, with mixed feelings in my heart. Yuxuan gazed at Luoxue affectionately, his eyes full of doting and love, as if he wanted to rub her into his bones and blood. Luoxue's face was also filled with a happy smile, and the tears in the corners of her eyes reflected the warm light of the ward.

I gently closed the door of the ward and turned to leave. Their story ended successfully, and my new life has just begun. I used to think that my happiness was to stay by their side and see them happy. But after going through so much, I realized that true happiness is in my own hands, not dependent on anyone.

I decided to leave the Zhong family and create my own world. I told Yuxuan and Luoxue about this idea. Although they were a little reluctant, they still respected my choice and said they would always support me.

I moved out of the Zhong family villa and rented a small apartment in the city center. I decided to return to the workplace and use my abilities to create my own value. I was browsing the recruitment website and a company called "Xingyao Media" caught my attention. This is an emerging Internet company under the Zhong Group. Its main business is short video production and promotion, which is very suitable for my major.

I submitted my resume and successfully passed the interview. The HR specialist who interviewed me was a smart and capable woman who recognized my professional ability and work experience and decided to hire me on the spot.

"Welcome to Xingyao Media!" The human resources specialist extended his hand enthusiastically with a friendly smile on his face.

"Thank you!" I held her hand, my heart full of anticipation and excitement.

I was assigned to the marketing department and was responsible for new media operations. My job mainly involves planning and producing short video content and promoting it through various platforms. This job is both familiar and unfamiliar to me. I need to constantly learn new knowledge and skills to adapt to this rapidly developing industry.

I plunged into the work, working overtime every day to learn and study the algorithms and user preferences of various short video platforms. I humbly asked my colleagues for advice and carefully learned their experience and skills. My efforts soon paid off. Several short videos I planned received good views and likes. One of the short videos with the theme of "Urban Women's Independence" received millions of views and was listed on the platform's popular list.

My work ability was appreciated by my superiors, and I was soon promoted to department manager. I led my team members to continuously innovate and create more high-quality short video works, which brought considerable profits to the company.

"Qin Xue, you are awesome! I was right about you!" My boss is a young and promising man, and he praised me highly.

I smiled modestly, but my heart was filled with a sense of accomplishment. I finally found my own stage and shone my own light on this stage.

However, I know that this is just the beginning. In the competitive and challenging workplace, I still have a long way to go. I secretly made up my mind to work harder to improve myself and become stronger so that I can be invincible in this cruel society... I closed my laptop and stretched my body. It was dark outside the window, but the lights were still on in the office. This is the third month after I was promoted to marketing manager. The work pace is as fast as a spinning top, but looking at the beautiful report card handed in by the team, I am full of a sense of accomplishment.

At this moment, my phone vibrated. It was a video invitation from Luo Xue. I answered the video and her energetic face appeared on the screen. She was wearing a training suit and there were beads of sweat on her forehead.

"How is it? Is my back kick more powerful?" Luo Xue asked with a smile, and even gestured twice in front of the camera.

I smiled and nodded: "Great progress! It seems that the training during this period is very effective."

Since that incident, Luo Xue has been determined to make herself stronger. She enrolled in a women's self-defense training class and began to study psychology, hoping to better protect herself and her family and no longer be a burden to anyone.

"I don't want to be a flower in a greenhouse anymore," Luo Xue clenched her fists with a firm look in her eyes, "I want to be an independent and confident woman like you!"

I looked at her and felt a surge of warmth in my heart. The weak girl has now transformed into a brave and strong woman, and I have also gained growth and strength through this friendship.

"By the way, how is Yuxuan doing recently?" I asked.

"He's a very busy man now," Luo Xue said with a hint of ridicule, "He's either in meetings at the company or participating in various charity events all day long."

I was a little surprised. In my impression, Zhong Yuxuan has always been a decisive and overbearing president, and he doesn't seem to be interested in these things.

"He seems to have changed a lot since the last incident," Luo Xue explained. "He began to reflect on himself and pay more attention to social responsibility. He said that a company cannot just focus on making money, but must also shoulder its due social responsibilities."

I nodded, feeling gratified by Zhong Yuxuan's change. Perhaps, only after experiencing wind and rain can one cherish the sunshine more; only after experiencing confusion can one find the true direction.

After I finished talking to Luo Xue, I walked to the window, looked at the lights of thousands of houses, and thought deeply. Luo Xue, Yu Xuan, I, we are all working hard on our own paths, becoming more mature and stronger. I believe that in the future, we will create a better life.

I gently put down my phone, but my thoughts were still on Luo Xue's words. Zhong Yuxuan's change was beyond my expectation, but also reasonable. Perhaps, everyone grows up through experience and eventually lives the way they want.

"What are you thinking about?" A low, magnetic voice came from behind, with a hint of imperceptible tenderness.

I turned around and saw Zhong Yuxuan leaning against the door of the office, his deep eyes reflecting my figure. He still had a bit of chill on him, obviously having just returned from outside.

"Why are you here?" I walked up to him and helped him take off his coat. "Didn't you say you had a social event tonight?"

"I turned it down," he held my hand, the warmth from his palm dispelling the winter chill, "I wanted to come back early to be with you."

I felt warm in my heart. Since I was promoted to marketing manager, my work has become busier and busier. He would deliberately turn down some unnecessary social engagements and try to go home early to be with me.

"By the way, Dad called me today." Zhong Yuxuan said suddenly, with a serious tone.

My heart skipped a beat. Ever since the last conversation between Zhong Shuhao and I in the hospital, his attitude towards me had obviously softened a lot, but he would still occasionally reveal an unnatural look.

"Dad, what did he say?" I asked cautiously.

Zhong Yuxuan pulled me to sit on the sofa and said calmly, "He said that he saw your efforts and changes, and also saw your contributions to the company. He is proud of you."

I was stunned, with mixed feelings. I had always longed for Zhong Shuhao's recognition, but when this moment finally came, it felt a little unreal.

"He also said..." Zhong Yuxuan paused, looking at me with deep eyes, "He decided to give us more power and let us manage the Zhong Group together."

I covered my mouth in surprise, I couldn't believe my ears. Zhong's Group is the hard work of several generations of the Zhong family. Zhong Shuhao has always been in control of the company, but now he wants to hand over such an important responsibility to us?

"Dad is old," Zhong Yuxuan said with a hint of emotion, "He wants to train us well while we still have some energy so that we can be independent."

I understand what Zhong Shuhao's decision means. It means that he finally recognizes me and the relationship between me and Zhong Yuxuan.

However, not everyone is happy about our happiness.

"Impossible! How could Grandpa hand over the company to them!" Li Luoyao stood up suddenly, and her delicate makeup could not hide the hideousness on her face. "I am the legitimate granddaughter of the Zhong family. Everything in the Zhong Group should be mine!"

I received news that Li Luoyao has been very active recently and seems to be planning something in secret. I felt uneasy and always felt that something was going to happen.

This storm finally came...

A chill ran up from my feet to my heart. Li Luoyao's words were like poisonous thorns, piercing my body. I clenched my fists and tried to control the emotions surging in my heart. No, I can't remain silent anymore, I can't let her do whatever she wants!

"Li Luoyao, have you had enough of making trouble?" I stood up suddenly and looked into her eyes full of resentment. "You keep saying that you are the legitimate granddaughter of the Zhong family, but have you ever thought about how everything you have came from? Have you ever thought that the wealth and glory you enjoy are all built on the suffering of others?"

My voice was not loud, but it was powerful enough to shock everyone present. Li Luoyao obviously did not expect me to suddenly attack her, and her arrogant attitude suddenly weakened a bit.

"You...what nonsense are you talking about!" She argued in a panic, "I am the real eldest daughter of the Li family, these should belong to me!"

"Really?" I sneered, took out a document from my bag and threw it in front of her, "Take a look for yourself!"

That was the result of my secret investigation over the past few days. It detailed how Li Luoyao colluded with others, forged DNA evidence, pretended to be the daughter of the Li family, and even planned a car accident in an attempt to kill me...

Li Luoyao's face was pale. She picked up the document tremblingly and scanned it quickly. Every time she read a line, her body couldn't help but tremble.

"No... this is impossible..." She fell weakly on the sofa, her eyes empty, as if she had lost her soul.

"Li Luoyao, what else do you have to say?" I took a step closer, speaking sternly, "Not only have you deceived everyone, you have also caused me and my family to suffer so much injustice. You are truly unforgivable!"

"I...I..." Li Luoyao opened her mouth, but could not say anything. She knew that everything was over, her carefully woven lies were completely exposed, and what awaited her would be legal sanctions.

I took a deep breath, suppressed my inner anger, and turned to look at Zhong Shuhao. His face was ashen, and he was obviously shocked by what Li Luoyao had done.

"Dad," I said calmly, "I know you've always hoped that I could become a qualified daughter-in-law of the Zhong family, to expand the family and bring glory to the family. But I hope that I can win everyone's respect through my own efforts, rather than relying on anyone's charity."

I paused, my eyes firm, "I love Yuxuan and this family, and I am willing to give everything for them. But if my existence will only bring misfortune and disaster to this family, then I would rather choose to leave..."

As soon as I finished speaking, I felt a warm big hand holding my hand tightly. I turned my head and met Zhong Yuxuan's deep and firm gaze.

"Luo Xue, don't worry, I will take care of everything." His voice was low and powerful, as if carrying a powerful force that made me calm down instantly.

I know that this war has just begun... Zhong Yuxuan's words were like a shot of adrenaline, which made my heart fall back to its original place. I held his hand tightly and drew strength from his firm eyes. I knew that I would no longer fight alone on the road ahead.

Things went more smoothly than I thought. After Li Luoyao's true face was exposed, the Zhong family was furious. Zhong Shuhao could not tolerate such deception and immediately decided to break off relations with her. Everything Li Luoyao had worked hard for was instantly shattered. She was eventually taken away by the police. What awaited her was severe punishment by law.

After this storm, I did not bask in the joy of victory, but fell into deep contemplation. I began to reflect on my weakness and evasion in this relationship. If I had not chosen to give in again and again, Li Luoyao would not have hurt me so unscrupulously.

I was determined to make a change. I started to learn how to manage the company's business, humbly asked for advice from senior executives, and actively participated in the company's various decisions. I worked hard to improve my abilities and no longer be the little woman who could only hide under Zhong Yuxuan's wings.

My efforts have paid off. The company's employees went from questioning me at the beginning to recognizing me later and respecting me now. I have proved my ability and value with my actions. At a new product launch conference, as the project leader, I stood on the stage confidently and spoke eloquently, winning applause from everyone present.

At that moment, I truly felt my own growth and transformation. I finally understood that a truly strong person does not rely on the protection of others, but has the ability to protect himself and his loved ones.

"Luo Xue, you're awesome!" After the press conference, Qin Xue excitedly ran over to hug me, her eyes full of relief and pride, "I knew you could do it!"

"For all this, I have to thank you and Yuxuan. You have always encouraged and supported me." I said sincerely.

"Silly boy, we are best friends and lifelong family!" Qin Xue smiled and patted my shoulder. "By the way, when are you and Yuxuan going to have your wedding? We are all waiting to drink in your wedding wine!"

Speaking of the wedding, I couldn't help but blush, and secretly glanced at Zhong Yuxuan who was standing not far away. He was looking at me gently with a doting smile on his face.

Yes, he and I have been through so many ups and downs, and our love has withstood the test. It is time to make a promise to each other and give an explanation to all those who care about us...