28: Chapter 28 looks pretty tough.

In the last few days, Yang Shiguang and Bai Mengxi wandered around the ancient city. They even went to a shopping mall outside the city to buy Bai Mengxi a few outfits, a new suitcase, and a laptop.

Bai Mengxi tried to refuse as usual, but was persuaded by Yang Shiguang with the excuse of paying him back later. However, another page was added to her little notebook.

Today was the day Yang Shiguang was set to leave Xizhou. Boss Nian had urgent business and had already arrived in Zhoudao, so he sent a driver to see him off.

This time, Bai Mengxi refused to compromise at all, insisting on seeing Yang Shiguang off.

At the entrance of the Qianzhou train station, the two stood face to face.

"Alright, I told you not to come."

Bai Mengxi did not speak, just stood silently opposite him with her head down, as if they had returned to the time when they first met.

"Don't skimp on food. I've already helped you pay for the room until early September, so you can keep living there."

"I've talked to Boss Nian about your part-time job; he will find a good one for you in the ancient city."

"If the temperature drops, remember to wear more clothes. The temperature changes drastically here."

Yang Shiguang gave instructions as if he were raising a daughter, while Bai Mengxi just kept nodding.

"Alright, I'm leaving. It's almost time."

After speaking, Yang Shiguang dragged his suitcase and turned to enter the station, but felt his clothes being tugged.

"Brother, remember to look for me when you get to Star City."

Turning back to look at Bai Mengxi, who still had her head down, Yang Shiguang smiled and said:

"I will."

Hearing this, Bai Mengxi finally raised her head, forced a smile, and waved.

Yang Shiguang's figure disappeared into the train station entrance, but Bai Mengxi still stood in place, staring blankly at where he had vanished.

It wasn't until the driver ran over to call her that she came back to her senses. She put away her visible emotions, returned to her cool and detached self, and left with the driver.

Yang Shiguang arrived at the Jianning train station by noon.

"Sister Li, A-Long, you two are looking more and more like professional managers."

Yang Shiguang looked at You Li, who was now wearing a dark blue professional suit with trousers and high heels. A-Long was also wearing a suit and leather shoes, and his pompadour had been trimmed into a buzz cut, completing his transformation from a street thug to a corporate elite.

Behind the two were three men and one woman, all dressed in professional attire.

"Didn't I say there was no need to pick me up? I could have gone back myself. Why make such a big scene?"

Yang Shiguang looked at the large group of people and said:

"Isn't it because everyone is meeting the boss for the first time?"

You Li replied with a smile.

"Young Master Yang, I am Ouyang Xintian. Let me help you with that."

A middle-aged man of medium build wearing glasses walked over and took the suitcase from Yang Shiguang's hand.

The General Affairs Department is the office's head housekeeper, responsible for meeting arrangements and other tasks. It serves the entire company, especially meeting the needs of management, and the most important thing is to handle every small detail well.

As the manager of the General Affairs Department, Ouyang Xintian clearly possessed this ability.

Subsequently, the others introduced themselves.

After the introductions were finished, You Li said:

"Young Master Yang, your trip to Star City might need to be postponed. There is a matter here that might require your personal..."

Before she could finish, she was interrupted by a soft, sweet, yet clear voice.

"Brother Shiguang! I missed you so much!"

The voice arrived before the person, and the group stepped aside.

A petite figure came flying over, with twin tails fluttering in the wind, wearing a black and purple cake skirt, white lace mid-calf socks, and black glossy round-toed shoes.

Yang Shiguang opened his arms, intending to hug the angel-like girl, but she jumped and wrapped herself around him like an octopus. Her legs circled his waist, and her arms hugged his head tightly.

"Mmph... Mmph mmph mmph!"

"Hey, Brother Shiguang, what are you saying?"

An Miaomiao narrowed her peach-blossom eyes happily, tilting her head and rubbing her little cheek against his head as she asked.

"He said if you don't get down, he'll be able to go see his great-grandmother."

You Ge walked up to them and shook his head, explaining for Yang Shiguang while looking at the scene.

"Ah!"

An Miaomiao opened her eyes and looked down to see her Brother Shiguang struggling "painfully" while being smothered between her two soft mounds. She exclaimed and jumped down from him, trotting to the side, though she still held his arm, burying his arm in her chest.

Seeing this, You Li revealed a kind smile and said:

"If you hadn't come back, this girl would have run off to Fenghuang to find you."

Yang Shiguang could only helplessly pat her little head.

"Miaomiao, I'm back."

After saying this, he led everyone out of the station.

The configuration of this group was quite eye-catching, and passersby at the station stared with strange looks.

"Whose young master is this?"

"Are those people in suits following him his bodyguards?"

"The little girl holding his arm is so pretty, but she looks so young. Is she his little sister?"

"Since when are siblings that intimate? A child bride, maybe?"

"What about that one who looks useless? A lackey?"

"A punching bag? He looks like he can take a beating."

...

A simple welcome banquet was held in the Haitan private room on the second floor of the Shuicifang Riverside flagship store.

Everyone raised their tea cups to toast Yang Shiguang before starting the meal.

Why not alcohol? Because they had meetings in the afternoon.

"Young Master Yang, I've long heard from General Manager You that you are young and promising. Seeing you today, I am truly ashamed. Don't worry, I will definitely do a good job in procurement under your leadership!"

The speaker was the Procurement Department Manager, Cai Yuan, a middle-aged man with a big belly who was very talkative.

"No, no, I ask for everyone's support!"

Yang Shiguang raised his cup in return.

Ouyang Xintian moved among the crowd pouring tea, while HR Manager Wang Xuan didn't say much after the initial toast.

Meanwhile, Finance Department Manager Liu Yao watched Yang Shiguang, who was feeding his little sister, and An Miaomiao, who was holding his arm even while eating. She asked You Li, who was sitting next to her, in a low voice:

"Um, Manager You, what is the relationship between Miss An and Young Master Yang?"

Sure enough, women couldn't stay away from gossip.

"Childhood sweethearts, siblings, the non-blood-related kind."

Liu Yao adjusted her glasses and nodded. She didn't say anything, but thought to herself:

Looks like another traditional trope of unrequited love?

I'm not shipping it; I think it'll give me heartburn.

Halfway through the meal, Yang Shiguang took the suitcase and brought out several palm-sized gift boxes, signaling Ouyang Xintian to hand them out to everyone.

"Just a few small souvenirs I brought for everyone. They aren't worth much, so please don't mind."

Naturally, the people receiving gifts from their boss didn't mind, and they all expressed their thanks and put them away.

"Brother Shiguang, what about Miaomiao's?"

Seeing that everyone else had one, An Miaomiao asked with a pitiful expression.

Yang Shiguang took out a long box and put it into her little hands.

"How could I forget the cutest Miaomiao? Here you go."

An Miaomiao had always been lively and uninhibited, so she opened it right there in public, her peach-blossom eyes sparkling.

"Wow, so pretty! Brother Shiguang, help me put it on!"

Yang Shiguang took out the bracelet and put it on An Miaomiao's wrist. An Miaomiao happily raised her little hand and shook it, then threw herself into Yang Shiguang's arms to rub against him again.

"Brother Shiguang, what about me? What about me? You Ge wants one too!"

You Ge imitated An Miaomiao's soft, sweet tone, which made Yang Shiguang almost spit out the Australian lobster he was eating.

He took a gift box larger than a brick out of the suitcase and threw it in front of him, making the table shake.

"Here, yours is the biggest, and also the best and heaviest. Remember to open it when you get home."

You Ge held the gift box, his eyes shining.

As expected, his childhood friend was just sharp-tongued but soft-hearted; wasn't this treating him the best?