52: Chapter 52 Dialogue between the Two Women

Outside a coffee shop, two long-legged beauties sat opposite each other.

The coffee in front of them remained untouched.

One wore a bank uniform, and the other wore a City Investment uniform. Both had gray as their base color, highlighting the elegant temperament of both women.

Su Yao thought to herself, "How are this woman's legs so long? Even though her skirt isn't exactly short, on her, it doesn't even cover her knees."

Ye Tingting thought, "How is this woman so cute and lively? Even when I want to get angry at her, it feels like I lose three-tenths of my momentum."

Ye Tingting took out her phone, opened a picture, and handed it to Su Yao. "Explain this to me. What is going on here?"

Despite her cute appearance, Su Yao had just as much of a stubborn streak as Ye Tingting.

"There's nothing to explain. I admit it, I like him."

Ye Tingting hadn't expected this sweet-looking girl to be such a tough nut to crack. She suddenly felt a flare of anger.

However, Su Yao quickly explained, "Don't blame him. Just the other day, he told me about his past with you. He was very sad, and my heart ached for him."

"Of course, to be honest, I also feel for you. That's why I was willing to sit here and talk with you."

Su Yao took a sip of coffee; she hadn't expected herself to say that either.

Ye Tingting had so much she wanted to say, but suddenly she didn't know where to start.

Judging by what this girl was saying, had Su Nange already told her about her own existence?

Ye Tingting took a sip of coffee first. "But, he and I haven't broken up!"

Su Yao also took a sip. "But he and I aren't officially together either. I said it, I like him!"

Ye Tingting felt increasingly regretful. If she hadn't been so difficult and hadn't left, none of this would be happening.

So what should she do now? Go straight back to Su Nange's side?

But what would that make her? She was the one who suggested the breakup, and now she wanted to go back.

The biggest problem was that Li Runfa was asking her out every other day.

Although the business in her hands provided Ye Tingting with a good income, the more this happened, the greater her mental stress became.

If Su Nange found out again and misunderstood her, leading to the same conflicts as before...

If that were to happen, the two of them would never be able to reconcile.

Ye Tingting had a headache. On one side was her relationship, and on the other was her career. Couldn't she have both?

Heaven, can you not test me like this? It's already hard enough for me to resist the sugar-coated bullets from a top executive every day, okay?

Even if she said she didn't want his business, would the bank agree? Did she still want her job or not? Was she supposed to rely on a man for the rest of her life?

Seeing Ye Tingting in pain, Su Yao felt she couldn't be too harsh.

She wasn't a third party, but she knew she might be deciding the direction of Ye Tingting's fate.

Su Yao knew that the pressure of banking business was high and that there were many social temptations to face.

Ye Tingting had almost betrayed Su Nange before; Su Yao understood the girl's heart and knew she must be blaming herself heavily.

Su Yao could imagine that if she were to forcefully push Ye Tingting away right now...

This poor girl would definitely embark on a path of no return that violated her principles.

It had to be said that Su Yao was truly a kind child.

She sighed. "Tingting, actually, Nange still loves you very much. I can feel the pain in his heart."

"That is also the reason I fell for him. If he had hidden your existence or abandoned you without hesitation to be with me, then I wouldn't have fallen for him."

"Nange is a man of deep affection and loyalty."

Ye Tingting was somewhat broken by what Su Yao said and started to cry while leaning on the table.

Su Yao panicked. She had been honest for most of her life—bah, half of her life. She had never argued with anyone, nor had she ever fought anyone.

How did she end up making someone cry today?

Su Yao moved her chair next to Ye Tingting and patted her back.

Several passersby glanced over.

They assumed it must be a girl who had been dumped by a jerk, and her best friend was there to console her.

But if they knew that the ex-boyfriend who had dumped this girl was actually the current boyfriend of her "best friend"...

These people would definitely bring out peanuts and sunflower seeds immediately, forcing these two girls to put on a show like a storytelling performance.

However, Su Yao's kind gesture really made the grievance in Ye Tingting's heart feel much better.

Her hostility toward Su Yao also dissipated quite a bit. This cute girl was indeed as upright on the inside as she was on the outside.

She was much better than those colleagues of Ye Tingting who played mind games all day.

Thus, Ye Tingting took the tissue Su Yao handed her and wiped away her tears.

Then the two of them sat side by side and started chatting.

This time, it was Ye Tingting's turn to speak and Su Yao's turn to listen.

Ye Tingting told Su Yao that she also really wanted to find Su Nange.

But there was a big boss who seemed to have set his sights on her. He kept giving her watches, giving her bracelets—each one cost tens of thousands.

And from time to time, he would ask her out to eat under the pretext of work.

She had refused them all.

But the person was tied to her bank.

Before, when she was at the branch, Ye Tingting could hide at a sub-branch. Who would have thought he would actually chase her to the sub-branch?

Where else could she hide? Unless she just quit her job.

But Ye Tingting asked Su Yao, "If a girl doesn't work and relies entirely on her husband, can you guarantee that your husband will love you for a lifetime?"

Su Yao couldn't guarantee that; if it were her, she wouldn't stake her fate on a man either.

Ye Tingting asked again, "Even if Su Nange could love me for a lifetime and earn money for me to spend, I would still feel useless. Can this kind of psychological inequality be eliminated?"

Su Yao shook her head; indeed, it couldn't be eliminated. Regardless of whether Ye Tingting was a feminist, this was a realistic social issue!

A fat guy once said something very reasonable: if you're being kept, what kind of independent personality are you talking about?

The words were crude but the logic was sound; this saying applied to married couples as well.

Su Yao didn't know how to advise her; it was too complicated. If she had to blame someone, she could only blame herself for falling for such a guy. He was truly an Annoying Ghost!

Ye Tingting looked at Su Yao. "I didn't expect you to be such a nice person. How did that guy get such good fortune?"

Su Yao replied, "Don't say that. You and Nange have been together for many years. Actually, you should know better than I do how outstanding he is."

Ye Tingting nodded. "Yes, I didn't mean to blame you either. I understand, it was me being difficult!"

"By the way, don't tell him about my current situation for now."

Su Yao thought for a moment and then nodded.

However, Su Yao then asked, "Then what are you going to do next? Don't do anything stupid. I'm not doing this for you; I just don't want Nange to be sad!"

Ye Tingting sighed. "How long have you known Nange, and you're already so concerned about him! It makes me jealous. Rest assured, I, Ye Tingting, am neither a fickle woman, nor am I unaware of that boss's motives and character!"

Su Yao nodded again; she was willing to compete fairly with Ye Tingting.

Ye Tingting asked again, "By the way, what has that guy been doing lately? Is he doing okay at his new job?"

Su Yao briefly explained Su Nange's recent situation.

Ye Tingting found it a bit strange, but she didn't show it.

After the two finished their coffee, they actually added each other on WeChat.

Su Yao asked, "Was that photo sent to you by a girl?"

Ye Tingting shook her head. "No, why?"

Su Yao hummed in annoyance.

Ye Tingting realized what was going on. "I'll block him, okay?"

Thus, the two parted ways. Both understood that they were about to embark on the most subtle path of competition in their relationship!

When Ye Tingting returned to the bank, her mood couldn't be called good, after all, she had gained a romantic rival.

But the silver lining in the misfortune was that her rival was Su Yao. She wouldn't play mind games or use underhanded tactics.

But even such an opponent was very strong!

Ye Tingting tried to adjust her state. Then she opened her business status sheet.

She was puzzled; according to what Su Yao said, that guy was indeed working properly.

But what kind of job could bring in over a million in just two or three days?

Now, the balance in Su Nange's account had already reached over 6 million! He was definitely a small tycoon!

Moreover, every deposit came from overseas accounts.

He wasn't smuggling, was he? With his wild imagination, it was actually possible.

However, since the money could reach this account, it meant the money was clean. With such large sums coming in and out, the economic investigation department couldn't possibly not monitor it.

Since they hadn't raised any issues, it meant there were no problems.

However, Ye Tingting thought, this might actually be a good thing.

If Su Nange's savings continued to grow at this pace, her own backbone would become stronger. When that day came, she could truly stand up to the bank president and get rid of Li Runfa.