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When Fu Yue went to Xiangzhu Office that day, he was surprised to find that Jiang Kaicheng had returned.

"Brother, are you back?" Fu Yue greeted Jiang Kaicheng, and said with a smile, "Why didn't you tell me in advance?"

Jiang Kaicheng looked calm and said, "Xiao Fu, I have something to tell you when I come back this time."

Seeing Jiang Kaicheng's expression, Fu Yue had a bad premonition in his heart, but he asked as usual: "What's wrong?"

Jiang Wei, Yang Ju, and Ning Wanyuan seemed to be doing their own things seriously, but their minds were already focused on the conversation between the two bosses.

Jiang Kaicheng picked up his coat and said, "Let's go downstairs to the coffee shop and chat."

Fu Yue said, "Okay." Then he walked out of the office with Jiang Kaicheng.

While waiting for the elevator, Fu Yue asked casually, "How is the project going, brother? Did it go well?"

Jiang Kaicheng said: "It's going well, how is Xiangzhu doing recently? It's developing well, right?"

Fu Yue said: "Well, all aspects are very good, and we are making steady progress."

Jiang Kaicheng said, "That's good."

There were other people in the elevator, and the two of them stopped talking, watching the elevator floor roll down quietly.

When they arrived at the coffee shop, Jiang Kaicheng bought two cups of black coffee. When Fu Yue wanted to pay, Jiang Kaicheng took the first step and said, "Let me take it."

Fu Yue's heart skipped a beat. Usually at times like this, most of the people who asked him to come down for a chat and rush to treat guests were because he knew that he was on the weak side in theory.

After the two sat down, Fu Yue said, "Brother Jiang, just tell me, what happened?"

"Okay, everyone is an adult now, so let me be straightforward." Jiang Kaicheng took a sip of black coffee and threw a thunderbolt, "I want to quit Xiangzhu Office."

Fu Yue spent more than ten seconds digesting the meaning of this sentence, calmed down, and asked: "Why? I want to hear your reason. If there is a solution, we can negotiate."

Jiang Kaicheng sighed deeply, and said, "Xiao Fu, don't blame me. My mother is ill, and my father's company is also facing crisis. I have to take out the funds invested in the Xiangzhu office and stay with my family. Get through it."

Fu Yue looked at Jiang Kaicheng quietly, and suddenly remembered the year when the two of them really started to have a deep friendship.

Fu Yue went to country G to participate in an international architectural competition, and stopped by to observe the works of masters at the mobile exhibition there. He stayed in country G for twelve days in total.

On the fifth day, he met Jiang Kaicheng.Jiang Kaicheng and Fu Yue came to country G for the same purpose, but his wallet and mobile phone were stolen on his first day.

With the level of security in country G and the efficiency of public security, it is likely that the wallet and mobile phone will not be found.

When Fu Yue was sitting on a park bench and reading a book, he accidentally raised his eyes and saw a person standing by the tree, whose back was somewhat familiar.The man lowered his head, his side face was low, and he looked rather dejected.

Fu Yue put away the book, pretended to pass by that person casually, stared at him for a few seconds, and suddenly remembered: Isn't that the senior brother Jiang Kaicheng who participated in the "Weaving Snow" architectural design competition with him?

"Brother Jiang?" After Fu Yue was sure, he greeted Jiang Kaicheng without hesitation, "What a coincidence, you are here too."

Jiang Kaicheng never thought that he would see Fu Yue here, so he smiled and said, "It's Xiao Fu, are you here to participate in the competition? What a coincidence."

Fu Yue nodded, hesitantly said: "Brother Jiang, your complexion is not very good, what's the matter? Are you feeling unwell?"

Jiang Kaicheng sighed: "My wallet and mobile phone were stolen. It's too difficult to be a stranger in a foreign land alone. I'm still trying to find a way. Xiao Fu, can you lend me your mobile phone to make a long-distance call for me to go back to China?" I'll call you later."

Fu Yue took out his mobile phone to Jiang Kaicheng and said, "Senior brother, no need, it's just a matter of little effort."

Jiang Kaicheng thanked him and made a call on Fu Yue's cell phone.After finishing the call, he faced Fu Yue with a solemn expression: "I'm sorry, can I borrow some more money to get through the difficulties of the past few days. I will definitely pay it back, and writing an IOU is also fine."

"No, no, brother, have you found a place to live? Why don't you live with me for a few days, and you can tell me if you need anything. We can also eat together." Fu Yue really helped Jiang Kaicheng.

Jiang Kaicheng asked again: "Is this okay? Will it trouble you too much?"

It would be a lie to say that there is no trouble at all, Fu Yue said: "It's all a little trouble, it's okay. Brother, you are facing a predicament now. Now that you have encountered it, I can't leave you and pat your ass and leave. Let's go, brother, I'll help you carry your luggage."

Jiang Kaicheng breathed a sigh of relief, and said sincerely: "Thank you so much, Xiao Fu, don't worry, if you do me this favor, I will definitely return it to you in the future. I'm committed to you as a friend."

Falling leaves in foreign countries in autumn, making friends at this time seems to indicate the inevitable trend of parting.

"Brother, is it convenient to tell me how much money you are short of?" Fu Yue still wanted to fight for it, "We can figure out a way together. Xiangzhu is our hard work, you, you can't just leave like this."

Jiang Kaicheng shook his head and said, "Xiao Fu, I know you have some money, but that's not enough, far from enough. I have to get back the money I invested in Xiangzhu. You have to understand, understand and forgive me for abandoning righteousness. I chose filial piety. I can’t have both, and I don’t want to.”

Fu Yue spoke with difficulty: "Is there no room for negotiation?"

Jiang Kaicheng said: "Be more mature, Xiao Fu, let's get together and get together. If you find another one who is willing to settle in Xiangzhu, Xiangzhu can continue to open."

Fu Yue didn't touch the cup of black coffee, and asked, "Do you have time for me? Will you find time for me?"

Jiang Kaicheng closed his eyes and said, "Sorry."

"Forget it." Fu Yue felt very tired, and said: "Brother, how about this, I will withdraw the money you invested and transfer it to your account as soon as possible, and you don't have to spend it in the future, and I will also handle the internal procedures." I can handle it for you right away, as for the procedures at the Industrial and Commercial Bureau...can I wait until I find a suitable person?"

Jiang Kaicheng answered quickly: "Okay, I will also help you to check if there is a suitable person."

Fu Yue said: "Thank you, brother. I hope that uncles and aunts can get over the difficulties as soon as possible."

Jiang Kaicheng said, "I would like to borrow your good words."

The two returned to Xiangzhu Office, and Fu Yue printed out the share withdrawal agreement in duplicate. After Jiang Kaicheng read it, he felt that there was no problem, so he signed it, and Fu Yue also signed it, and each of them kept a copy.

Jiang Kaicheng cleared his throat, stood in the center of the office, and said: "Everyone, I'm sorry, due to some personal reasons, I will officially withdraw from Xiangzhu Office from today. But don't worry, Xiangzhu will not leave. With Fu's ability, he will definitely be able to lead you to go on. The future is long, and my withdrawal is not necessarily a regrettable thing. I wish everyone a bright future."

Jiang Wei, Yang Ju and Ning Wanyuan all stared wide-eyed.

Fu Yue also came out and said: "Brother Jiang did have a reason to leave, I hope everyone can understand. Anyway, we have been working together for nearly half a year, and I hope everyone will not have too many unnecessary guesses and ideas. Everything in the world will never be separated." It’s just a common thing in the world. Let’s wish Senior Brother Jiang all the best.”

The few of them were no longer fledgling kids with no social experience. Hearing this, no matter what they thought in their hearts, they didn't ask too much on the surface, but just blessed Jiang Kaicheng respectively.

Jiang Kaicheng packed up his desk and left.

After he left, Jiang Wei couldn't hold back, and asked Fu Yue: "Senior, Jiang...Senior brother Jiang has left, will we have new architects coming in in the future?"

Fu Yue nodded and said: "It is impossible for the office to have only one architect. Don't worry, I will find someone to take over Senior Brother Jiang's position as soon as possible. Before I find it, all the affairs of Xiangzhu Office are operating normally. Don't let this affect anything."

Yang Ju said, "Definitely."

Ning Wanyuan said, "Okay."

Fu Yue looked calm on the surface, but the anxiety in his heart was overwhelming. The mess Jiang Kaicheng left behind was too great.There are so many orders from customers to rush, Jiang Kaicheng needs to make up for the money he took as soon as possible, and he has to spend time, energy, and contacts to find a first-level architect who is qualified, willing and easy to get along with, and pretends to be nonchalant to stabilize the three employees Emotions are too difficult.

In the next few days, he was very busy, adding more and more people on WeChat, making his voice hoarse on the phone, and occasionally met a suitable person to go out for a talk, but after the talk, he felt that it was not so suitable. It's just a few mouthfuls of rice and it's fine. After a few days, I lost half a circle of weight and looked a lot haggard.

On this day, Xu Zheng drove Fu Yue home. Fu Yueqiang cheered up, pretended to be happy and talked a lot, and then fell asleep in the car from exhaustion while waiting for the traffic light.

Xu Zheng parked the car on the side of the road and stared at Fu Yue's sleeping face.

Fu Yue didn't tell Xu Zheng what happened, and he had been pretending to be very good in front of him for the past few days, but no matter how good he was, there would always be times when he would reveal his secrets.

Xu Zheng is not a fool, nor is he someone who would get dizzy if he fell in love.He noticed something strange a few times, and Fu Yue also noticed it, and then acted like a baby, lied to him, pestered him and kissed him. Xu Zheng knew that Fu Yue was afraid that he would worry, so he wanted to use these things to divert his attention.

But Xu Zheng hoped that Fu Yue could tell him.Even if it's something he can't help at all.

When Fu Yue woke up, he found that he was still in the car.

Xu Zheng parked the car in the parking lot below the complex, and didn't wake him up, letting him sleep until nine o'clock in the evening.

"Brother, why didn't you wake me up? It's so late." Fu Yue was startled when he saw the time, and then said with a smile.

Xu Zheng reached out and took out a lunch box from the back seat, and handed it to Fu Yue: "Eat, let's chat after eating."

Fu Yue opened the lunch box, which contained fragrant and soft rice, boiled shrimp and fried broccoli.It was a simple home-cooked dish, but Fu Yue could tell at a glance that Xu Zheng made it himself.

He picked up the spoon, took a mouthful of rice and put it into his mouth, chewed a few mouthfuls, and before he swallowed it, tears fell down.