Heart Stealer

Ye Qingyun strode towards the place where he usually sat.

When he was about to arrive, his right hand reached out habitually to pull the familiar chair.

Just as his fingers were about to touch the back of the chair, the corner of his eye inadvertently swept across the seat next to his own.

A figure that couldn't be more familiar suddenly came into his sight like a flash of lightning - sitting next to him was Deng Minghui, whom he hadn't seen for many days!

Ye Qingyun widened his eyes, his face full of disbelief, as if he had seen the most incredible thing in the world.

For a moment, countless questions flooded his mind like a surging tide, wave after wave.

Ye Qingyun pondered: Why is Deng Minghui here? Why didn't I hear any rumors that she would attend this meeting? And... looking at where she's sitting, could it be...

Although his heart was filled with surprise and confusion, Ye Qingyun still tried hard to restrain his urge to ask directly.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner turmoil, and then secretly glanced at Deng Minghui again.

Deng Minghui was seen wearing a carefully tailored black professional suit with smooth and natural lines.

This dress seems to be tailor-made for her, perfectly outlining her graceful figure.

The long, shiny black hair that cascaded down like a waterfall was now neatly tied behind her head.

A few strands of hair were scattered randomly, gently brushing against the fair neck. Not only did it not look messy, but it also added a bit of the charm and capable temperament unique to mature women.

Ye Qingyun's gaze seemed to be drawn by some invisible force, and unconsciously shifted from Deng Minghui to the nameplate on the table in front of her.

The moment his eyes met the nameplate, he froze in place as if under a spell.

On that seemingly inconspicuous little nameplate were printed five large golden characters: "Vice President of the Company."

Every word hit Ye Qingyun's heart like a heavy hammer, shocking him so much that he could hardly breathe.

At this suffocatingly quiet moment, the leader presiding over the meeting coughed lightly, breaking the solemn atmosphere.

After clearing his throat, he announced in a steady and powerful voice: "Now, the meeting officially begins!"

As these words fell, there was a slight commotion in the originally silent conference room, but it soon returned to calm.

Ye Junhao, the boss of Ye Group, walked up to the podium with great dignity.

His steps were steady and confident, and each step seemed to carry an invisible majesty.

After standing still, he looked around at the audience and then said solemnly,

“I am very honored to announce an important personnel appointment here. After many considerations and evaluations, we all agree that

Ms. Deng Minghui possesses outstanding talents and extraordinary abilities, which has been fully demonstrated by her past work performance and has also been widely recognized by all colleagues present.

Therefore, starting today, Ms. Deng Minghui will serve as our company's Vice President. I believe that with her wisdom and talent, she will bring new development opportunities to the company and create a broader world! "

As soon as Ye Junhao finished speaking, thunderous applause broke out from the audience.

Deng Minghui stood up gracefully and introduced herself to everyone.

Ye Qingyun watched all this with cold eyes, but his heart was already in turmoil.

All kinds of complex emotions intertwined together like a tangled mess, making him feel extremely entangled.

He really couldn't understand why his father suddenly made such a decision without telling him anything beforehand.

When the meeting was over, Ye Qingyun stood up from his seat with a heavy heart, his steps slightly heavy.

After careful consideration, he decided to have a good talk with his father about the issue.

He walked hurriedly towards Ye Junhao's office.

Arriving at the door of his father's office, Ye Qingyun tried to calm his confused mood, then raised his hand and gently knocked on the door.

After hearing the voice of "Come in" from inside, he gently pushed the door open and walked in.

As soon as he entered the room, Ye Qingyun saw his father sitting upright in front of the huge mahogany desk, flipping through the thick documents in his hands with a focused expression.

Ye Junhao seemed to notice someone coming in, and he slowly raised his head.

When she saw that it was her son who walked into the room, her originally tense face instantly relaxed, and a gentle and kind smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

Ye Qingyun quickly walked up to his father and asked dissatisfiedly,

"Dad, why did you let the little-known Deng Minghui be the company's vice president? How come there was no news about this before?"

He stared at his father, his eyes full of confusion and puzzlement.

Ye Junhao raised his head and looked at his son, with a hint of surprise in his eyes. He realized that Ye Qingyun might be dissatisfied with this matter.

"Deng Minghui has performed exceptionally well at work. She worked her way up from the grassroots level to this position. Her potential is worth tapping and cultivating. I hope you can put aside your prejudices and work with her to jointly promote the company's development."

Ye Qingyun's face looked very ugly, but he didn't dare to refute his father in person, so he had to leave in disappointment.

……

Ever since Qiu Xue brought her granddaughter back to China, Qiu Rongyao had long since forgiven her daughter.

After all, blood is thicker than water, and family ties can never be severed.

Over the past two years, he has been reflecting on what happened back then and feels that his actions were indeed a bit extreme.

This is why my daughter was hurt so much that she didn't dare to go home.

Qiu Rongyao has realized that as a father, he should be more tolerant and understanding, rather than blindly pursuing so-called perfection.

He decided to humble himself and take the initiative to have a good talk with his son-in-law Xiao Tuobang, hoping to persuade Xiao Tuobang to take his wife and children home for a reunion.

At noon the next day, the sunlight fell on the earth like broken gold.

A black car with smooth lines and luxurious appearance drove slowly along the road and finally stopped steadily in front of Xiao Tuobang's magnificent villa.

After the car stopped, the driver, Uncle Ming, quickly got out of the driver's seat, opened the door, and carefully helped Qiu Rongyao out of the car.

Qiu Rongyao wore a black suit, a white shirt and a red tie, and looked energetic and solemn.

He was holding a carefully wrapped gift in his hand, which was obviously intended for Xiao Tuobang.

Qiu Rongyao took a deep breath and adjusted her clothes, making sure every detail was perfect.

He straightened his back and walked slowly towards the gate of the villa yard with steady and confident steps.

Qiu Rongyao stretched out her finger and gently pressed the doorbell, which made a clear and pleasant sound.

The waiting time seemed extremely long, but Qiu Rongyao did not show any impatience.

After a while, hurried footsteps were heard from inside the door.

The gate finally opened slowly, making a slight creaking sound.

Xiao Tuobang appeared at the door with sleepy eyes, still wearing yesterday's pajamas, obviously having just climbed out of bed.

His hair was messy, as if he had just been through a storm, and there was some stubble on his face, giving him the look of someone who was still hungover.

When Xiao Tuobang's gaze met Qiu Rongyao's, his eyes widened instantly, revealing an expression of astonishment and embarrassment.

Most of his sleepiness disappeared in an instant, his mouth slightly opened, but he didn't know what to say for a moment.

"Oh! Dad, you're here. Come in and sit down!" He quickly invited his father-in-law into the house.

As soon as he entered the living room, Qiu Rongyao frowned.

The living room was filled with various items scattered here and there, looking very messy.

There was some uncleaned garbage and debris on the floor, and the whole room was filled with a faint strange smell.

Obviously, this place hasn't been cleaned for several days.