NOVEL NEXT Chapter 97 - 97: Video Call
Chapter 97: Video Call
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Out of curiosity, Meng Chuyuan deliberately walked forward to take a look.
That thing was placed beside the pen holder. There was a pile of documents stacked high around it. If Meng Chuyuan had not walked over to look at the floor-to-ceiling window just now, she would not have noticed it.
It was an old vintage pocket watch that had lost its luster. It looked like it had been around for a long time. It looked out of place on the desk, so it attracted Meng Chuyuan’s attention.
She had never seen such an ancient thing, so she carefully picked it up and looked at it. She gently pushed open the lid of the watch. She did not expect the second hand inside to really move.
“What are you looking at?” At this moment, Madam Lu walked over.
Seeing Meng Chuyuan holding Lu Qingye’s pocket watch, Madam Lu suddenly looked a little worried.
She took the pocket watch from Meng Chuyuan’s hand. Her eyes were slightly red. She sighed and said, “This is Ah Ye’s grandfather’s relic.”
She was an incompetent mother.
Her husband was busy with work every day. She felt tired even when she was at home looking after the children. When she couldn’t stand the boredom, she often brought Lu Qingye back to her parents’ house. Every time she went back, she would complain to her father that life after marriage was tough.
Mr. Lin asked her to find something to do. She shouldn’t be like a resentful wife every day and be willing to take care of her child.
Therefore, Lu Qingye was basically raised by his grandfather when he was young. Not only was he smart, but he was also more sensible than ordinary children of his age. His grandfather had privately taught him many things.
“My father died of cancer the year I gave birth to my third son. When I was depressed after giving birth, it was Ah Ye who took care of me and his younger siblings…”
As Madam Lu spoke, she suddenly smiled bitterly. “He was not even ten years old at that time.”
At that time, Lu Qingye was still a child. He knew that his grandfather had passed away. At that time, he was more upset than anyone else, but in front of his mother, he was so sensible that it made one’s heart ache.
Every day, he had to coax his brother to sleep and comfort his newborn sister. When he saw his mother crying secretly alone, he would even go over to wipe her tears.
Madam Lu said, “My father said that I shouldn’t be like a resentful wife. I should do whatever I want and live a happy life.”
Hence, she still maintained her youthful state. Just like when she was young, she ate, drank, and played a lot.
As for her role as a mother, it was probably her biggest failure in her life.
“Mom, I agree with Grandpa. We have to live a happy life.” Meng Chuyuan placed her hand on Madam Lu’s shoulder and comforted her. “But we can’t keep thinking about the past. We must keep up with the times.”
“Keep up with the times?”
“That’s right. You can’t just live in a daze, right? If you do something meaningful, you’ll find your value in life.”
Madam Lu had played for most of her life. Now that her children were all grown up, it was almost time for her to enjoy life. Although the youth she had lost could not be returned, she could still live a fulfilling life in the remaining days.
Meng Chuyuan took Lu Qingye’s place to look at the monthly report for the morning. The secretary was beside her, giving her the corresponding statistics.
As Madam Lu couldn’t understand it, she chose to slack around. She stared at the data on the form and started to feel sleepy.
“Mom?” Meng Chuyuan called her a few times before she came back to her senses.
Madam Lu narrowed her eyes and asked in confusion, “What is it?”
“Did you understand what Secretary Zheng said just now?”
Hearing that it was related to work, Madam Lu asked in confusion, “What did he say just now?”
As expected, she wasn’t listening.
Meng Chuyuan felt that some things could not be forced. She had to let nature take its course.
It was her first day on the job with Mrs. Lu, so she needed some time to get used to it.
However, Meng Chuyuan already understood. She could basically understand the data on the report and roughly knew the company’s business situation last month.
By noon, Madam Lu was already hungry. She picked up her phone and ordered takeout for Meng Chuyuan.
After the delivery arrived, Secretary Zheng left the office temporarily and let them eat in peace.
Madam Lu opened the takeaway and took a portion herself. She opened the lunch box and took a bite of rice with her chopsticks. She said vaguely, “When are we going back?”
“Mom, we didn’t stay for long. It’s not appropriate to go back now. Don’t be anxious, okay?”
“It’s so boring here.” The short hours felt like a century.
Madam Lu thought for a moment and said, “Why don’t I go back first? You stay here. How about that?”
Anyway, she didn’t know anything, so there was no point in staying here.
Madam Lu looked at Meng Chuyuan expectantly, hoping that she would agree to her request.
Meng Chuyuan looked helpless. She said bluntly, “If you want to go back, go back. ”
Madam Lu smiled happily. “Then I’ll leave this to you. I’ll go back and catch up on my sleep.”
After the lunch break ended, Secretary Zheng returned to the office again and found that Meng Chuyuan was the only one in the room.
Secretary Zheng: “Madam, CEO Lu asked me to tell you that he will be in the conference room for a meeting in half an hour.”
Meng Chuyuan did not understand. “Will I be hosting the meeting?”
She had just arrived and did not understand anything. She had yet to recognize all the representatives of some departments, and she was already hosting a meeting?
Secretary Zheng could tell that she was at a loss. He smiled and said, “CEO Lu will video call you later. You just have to be present.”
“I see.”
Lu Qingye’s original intention was to let his mother and Meng Chuyuan go to the meeting room together and organize a small meeting with the heads of the various departments. He would also introduce them to everyone and actively cooperate with the rest of the work.
Unexpectedly, Madam Lu left early after lunch, leaving Meng Chuyuan to clean up the mess.
Half an hour later, Secretary Zheng reminded Meng Chuyuan to go to the meeting. “Madam, it’s time for the meeting.”
“Okay.” Meng Chuyuan put down the documents in her hand and followed him to the meeting room.
Hearing that Meng Chuyuan would be participating in this meeting, the employees who came to the meeting were all 120% alert. Most of them hoped to leave a good impression on the lady boss.
At this moment, Meng Chuyuan was rushing over. When everyone saw her figure appear, they immediately fell silent.
She was wearing a white suit with a low ponytail today. Her skin was as fair as a porcelain doll, and the light makeup on her face made her doe eyes look even more beautiful.
The moment Meng Chuyuan walked in from the door, everyone’s attention was on her.
She looked fair, thin, and young. She actually looked like a career woman in that suit.
After Meng Chuyuan came in, she greeted politely, “Good afternoon, everyone.”
Seeing Meng Chuyuan’s enthusiasm, everyone replied in unison, “Hello, Mrs. Lu.”
Secretary Zheng thoughtfully pulled out a chair for Meng Chuyuan. When she sat down with everyone, the meeting officially began.
Lu Qingye waited for Secretary Zheng to send a message that everyone was here. Soon, his video call popped up on the public screen..