Gong Ruini’s lack of action really unsettled those above.

"Didn’t even try to persuade her?"

"What’s the point? Once Cai Meina resigns, someone will manage the tutoring school for her."

"I heard they’re planning to open schools in several nearby cities."

"No way, that must be a lot of money."

Everyone’s smart; with so many students attending classes and the fees being transparent, it’s easy to calculate the profits.

It’s shocking once you calculate it — the school’s tutoring profits exceed all the teachers’ salaries combined.

"Yeah, just become a principal without having to listen to anyone pushing you around."

Even Jing University’s teachers or professors don’t earn much.

"Actually, it’s better to have Cai Meina stay, she could help us buy things from the South."

The South, especially Yangcheng, develops rapidly with lots of great things, what’s popular in Beijing was popular in Yangcheng long ago.

By the time it becomes trendy in Beijing, prices skyrocket; it’s not as good as the things Cai Meina’s husband brought back.

It’s a pity Cai Meina has left already, such a good deal is hard to find now.

Though they could shamelessly visit, would Cai Meina and her husband agree?

They never said anything upsetting, but the silence was terrifyingly calm.

"Maybe they’re just waiting here."

"Exactly, they let us know Yangcheng’s goods were cheap and good, made us love them, but now it’s over, outrageous," a grumpy voice emerged.

No one spoke, but many shared the sentiment.

It was the first time Cai Meina heard someone comment on her help in procuring items from Yangcheng.

So many things, procuring them was truly troublesome, yet did she say anything? No, not a word.

Didn’t expect these people to turn around and blame her; Cai Meina wanted to leave, but couldn’t resign to such a departure.

She hadn’t heard it before, but now she has, she can’t remain silent for herself anymore.

"I’m really sorry, I didn’t expect to cause so much trouble."

"You can rest assured, I won’t let these things trouble you again."

Gong Ruini finished talking and went to the office next door.

They were stunned. How could she come here, everyone was shocked, even if only two fools said something, no one supported or countered.

Who knows what Gong Ruini thought, they didn’t dare to guess.

As for the ones who spoke foolishly, they were stunned too, speaking so much slander and getting caught by the person herself.

It’s as embarrassing as it could be, prepared for anything, but she just said two sentences and left.

That attitude was too much.

"Really sees herself as someone important."

"Money isn’t everything, it’s vulgar."

But no one continued, they weren’t foolish, Cai Meina might not need anything from them, but they might need her in the future.

The relationship was already a bit sour, but it shouldn’t worsen.

Given the poor soundproofing and the heat, with doors and windows open, it carried next door, reaching Cai Meina’s ears.

The department head never expected to encounter such a matter after just going out for a meeting.

"Xiao Gong, you should reconsider," the department head sincerely hoped Gong Ruini would stay.

He was once not a department head, but Cai Meina’s teacher, understanding her personality.

If he had said this when she just resigned, maybe she’d have changed her mind,

but the conflicts these days let Cai Meina see a lot, she shook her head, "Some things you only see clearly when you step out."

"If I stay, many will envy me."

"You, sigh." The department head understood, despite being head, somehow others wielded power, with upper management pinning it down, fearing Cai Meina might someday become department head, hence the actions.

Even if he hadn’t left for a meeting, and Cai Meina hadn’t resigned, someone would find a way to push her out eventually.

"Do well after leaving, don’t let them belittle you," the department head was resigned, even if not spoken in front, raising the tone like this to drive Cai Meina away.

Forcing her to stay would only make everyone unhappy.

"I will, and I’ll need your help then," After chatting with the head for a while, Cai Meina left with a pile of assignments.

Passing by the office where she spent years, she walked past without glancing.

Those waiting for her to leave so they could speak to her were stunned, how could she be so unemotional after spending years in that office?

==

Cai Meina started up the car and headed home, thanks to her driving to work every day, Gong Ruini would always follow her car home if time allowed.

"Mom, do you really not feel any urge to return?" Gong Ruini knew Cai Meina’s former boss would certainly try to persuade her upon returning from the meeting.

Didn’t expect Cai Meina had no intention of going back, it was really strange.

"Why should I go back, it would only provoke their dissatisfaction."

"Let’s see if their so-called alliance continues after I leave."

Cai Meina sneered, eagerly anticipating these people’s ugly behavior.

Alliance? My goodness, how many people does that involve? Wait, Gong Ruini was puzzled, "Wasn’t it targeted at me?"

Could her own mother be taking on the responsibility to ease her worries about eating and sleeping well?

"No."

Cai Meina didn’t want to say it, feeling uncomfortable, "Their actions against me have little to do with the Xu family, but it likely has its shadow."

Attacking her mother? No way, Gong Ruini was bewildered why they’d target Cai Meina.

"Are you about to be promoted?" Even if the department head appreciated her mother’s work attitude, surely she wouldn’t be promoted to department head.

In terms of seniority, capability, and background, Gong Ruini knew her mother was among the last, even the department head couldn’t make that happen.

"Right, if I worked harder, I could be promoted to head."

"Impossible." Gong Ruini outright dismissed the idea, "The department head has influence, but he can’t do that."

Gong Ruini didn’t understand why he said that, but she and Cai Meina slowly analyzed this; otherwise, it would remain a knot in Cai Meina’s heart.