Chapter 49 Sister Xin was shocked when she joined the company.

Zhong Yuanxin got up very early today. Having returned to the workplace after six years, she was quite nervous, though her nervousness was tinged with a faint sense of excitement.

She was still applying her makeup even after Yu Liang urged her several times.

It wasn't until she put on a camel-colored trench coat, pinned up her hair casually, and picked up a dark blue commute bag that she followed Yu Liang downstairs.

Returning to the workplace, just like the first time, Yu Liang was the one who dropped her off. The only difference was that back then they had just gotten married, while this time, their child was already six years old.

Along the way, besides a hint of nervousness, Zhong Yuanxin was thinking more about the ill-fated couple, Chen Ang and Director Xu Qingwan.

She had replied to Director Xu Qingwan's message last night, mentioning that Chen Ang was in the process of getting a divorce, and the response she got from Director Xu Qingwan was that he must not be happy.

Zhong Yuanxin sighed at the time, wondering why her best friend insisted on suffering unnecessarily.

Then, she asked if she needed to invite Chen Ang out to set up a gathering.

To her surprise, Director Xu Qingwan refused flatly, without giving any reason.

Zhong Yuanxin didn't press the matter further.

As college roommates for four years, she knew Director Xu Qingwan's personality; she could be described as very stubborn.

Back in their senior year, she had met Yu Liang through Director Xu Qingwan and Chen Ang, and the two of them started dating in secret.

Two pairs of people, the same ten years. One pair entered marriage, raised a daughter, and lived a happy and fulfilling life.

As for the other pair, three years of high school, inseparable; four years of college, sweet as honey; three years after graduation, they were on the verge of talking about marriage, yet they suddenly parted ways when they were most in love.

There was no sign, no hesitation, not even a reason.

In the seven years that followed, one wallowed in the mundane world, while the other went far away.

Sometimes, when Zhong Yuanxin thought about it, she felt regret for both of them.

"What are you thinking about?" As they approached the Financial Center, Yu Liang interrupted her thoughts.

"Oh, nothing. I was just wondering what Chen Ang has been doing lately, and how he has the money to start a company."

Yu Liang smiled and said, "He should have a sum of money, it seems like an investment from many years ago that has now matured."

Zhong Yuanxin asked again, "It shouldn't be a lot, right? I haven't been involved in finance for six years, if the amount is too large, I'm afraid I'll make a mistake."

Yu Liang glanced at his wife, curled his lips, and said, "You are the fearless Sister Xin, what are you afraid of?"

Catching a glimpse of his wife glaring at him, Yu Liang turned away to dodge the murderous look and laughed, "Don't worry. Tan Xiaolei called me yesterday and said he invested three million. I estimate the scope won't be that large."

Seeing that Zhong Yuanxin was still lacking confidence, he persuaded her again, "Besides, you haven't worked for six years. Even if Chen Ang values my reputation, he wouldn't hand you a burden you can't handle."

After hearing her husband's comfort, Zhong Yuanxin finally let out a sigh of relief.

She pondered in her heart that with a scale of three million, plus Chen Ang's money, it might be around ten million; she should be able to handle it.

Watching the CT6 leave the Financial Center, Zhong Yuanxin looked up at the rare clear sky, took a deep breath, and stepped into the Financial Center.

Although she hadn't worked for six years, the feeling of unfamiliarity with the workplace didn't exceed her expectations.

After knocking on Lawyer Shen's office door, she pushed it open and entered.

After entering, her gaze first swept across the layout of the office. Seeing Lawyer Shen's meticulously tidy desk, she no longer felt a shred of nervousness.

Only then did she let her gaze fall on Lawyer Shen.

"Lawyer Shen? Hello, I am Zhong Yuanxin."

She stepped forward and shook hands with Lawyer Shen.

Chen Ang had stood up when the knocking sound occurred. After the two finished shaking hands, he immediately pointed to the sofa set on the other side, "Sister Xin, go sit over there."

She looked at Chen Ang, nodded, and didn't say anything more.

Lawyer Shen also followed over, taking the opportunity to ring the bell for the secretary to bring tea.

The three of them sat around the sofa. Zhong Yuanxin spoke first, "Chen Ang, let me make it clear first. I've been away from the workplace for six years. It's definitely impossible for you to expect me to get into the groove immediately."

Chen Ang smiled and said, "Don't worry, Sister Xin. I understand, and I'm prepared. My side is just starting up, and it's not that complicated to begin with. You have time to adapt."

Hearing Chen Ang speak, she finally let go of her last bit of hesitation.

After the secretary brought the tea, Lawyer Shen opened the asset sheet of Hengxing Investment and pushed it in front of Zhong Yuanxin.

Seeing there was only one sheet of paper, Zhong Yuanxin couldn't help but mock herself internally. Having been a stay-at-home mom for six years, she had actually become so timid that she felt inferior.

Sure enough, a woman cannot lose her career, otherwise, her personality will be worn away along with it.

Imperceptibly shaking her head, she picked up the weightless asset sheet and glanced down at it.

However, this one glance made her eyelids jump wildly.

After looking for a few more seconds to confirm her eyes weren't playing tricks on her, she raised her head and glanced at Chen Ang and Lawyer Shen.

"Sister Xin, is there a problem?" Lawyer Shen asked with some surprise.

Zhong Yuanxin forced a smile, shook her head, and looked back down at the asset sheet.

She re-read those few lines of numbers from beginning to end, word for word.

After finishing, she looked up at Chen Ang, paused for a full three seconds before speaking, "Current assets, 130 million? Paid-in registered capital?"

"Yes, that's right. Is there a problem?" Chen Ang leaned forward slightly and asked.

Zhong Yuanxin shook her head again, slowly exhaled, and said, "No problem, very impressive."

On the surface, she didn't have any emotional fluctuations, but inside, a stormy sea was raging.

Lawyer Shen didn't notice anything unusual and chimed in, "By the way, Sister Xin, in about another hour, there will be another 33 million USD coming in, equivalent to about 220 million RMB. After it arrives, the liquid funds will be close to 350 million."

Hearing this, Zhong Yuanxin's body stiffened slightly. She placed the asset sheet gently on the table, her fingers lingering on the paper for a moment, suppressing the shock in her heart, and looked at Chen Ang, "I haven't worked in six years, this is my first interview, and you're letting me look at this?"

Lawyer Shen laughed out loud from the side and glanced at Chen Ang, saying, "I said just now that with over 350 million lying in the account, I was so worried I couldn't sleep, and someone here said it was just alright."

"Is that what he said?" Zhong Yuanxin pointed at Chen Ang and looked at Lawyer Shen.

Lawyer Shen nodded.

Zhong Yuanxin took a deep breath, "You're awesome. Sister Xin, I'm impressed."

It wasn't that she hadn't seen the world. Her father was a cadre in the provincial tax system, and she had been influenced by large numbers since childhood.

When she started working, she joined the provincial investment company and had seen much larger sums than this 350 million.

She had never lacked anything in terms of material wealth.

But, when so much cash was placed right in front of her, she was still very shocked.

Because this money wasn't the state's, but an individual's.

Even more shocking was that Chen Ang was very familiar to her; he was someone who often appeared around her.

She suddenly recalled Chen Ang driving a beat-up Magotan, wearing a washed-out windbreaker.

At this moment, she really wanted to find someone to confide in.

For example, Director Xu Qingwan; she wanted to tell her: Sister, your ex-boyfriend has 350 million in cash, damn it.

For example, Yu Liang; she wanted to say to him: You blockhead, your brother is a multi-millionaire, a real, solid multi-millionaire. He is not that down-and-out man without a shred of self-confidence.