Chapter 321: A Generous Contract

Chapter 321: Chapter 321: A Generous Contract

Of course, Jiang Fan didn’t want to elaborate, and she didn’t want to press the issue.

"Alright, the matter’s resolved, and that’s what’s important. Don’t dwell on it," Jiang Fan said.

"Where are you? I want to see you," Yin Ruxue suddenly said.

"Ah..."

Jiang Fan froze. After a moment’s hesitation, he answered honestly, "I asked Su Qingci for help with something today, so I’m treating her to lunch. We’re together right now."

"Oh? I’ve helped you with so many things. How come you’ve never treated me to a meal?"

"Ah... To be precise, Qiang is the one treating today. If you want, I can take you out for a private meal some other time."

Jiang Fan was sincere when he said this. After all, he had just incurred a huge debt of gratitude to Yin Ruxue the day before.

"No need for ’some other time.’ There’s no time like the present. I was just about to leave the office and haven’t eaten yet. I want to see you."

Yin Ruxue’s voice was a bit cold, but to Jiang Fan, it felt terrifyingly intense.

"Right now?" Jiang Fan asked, surprised. Her request was quite sudden.

"What? Is it inconvenient?"

"It’s convenient. Of course, it’s convenient!"

"Good. I’ll be waiting for you at the company." With that, Yin Ruxue hung up.

Jiang Fan glanced at Su Qingci, who appeared perfectly composed.

She suddenly spoke. "Was that Xue’Er? What, is she keeping tabs on you?"

"What do you mean, ’keeping tabs’?" Jiang Fan was at a loss for words.

Su Qingci chuckled. "Jiang Fan, I never realized you were so henpecked. Do you have to report your every move to your woman now?"

"Don’t make it sound so ridiculous! It’s not like that at all," Jiang Fan hastily explained.

Su Qingci smiled, pursing her lips, and didn’t tease Jiang Fan any further.

"Fan, are you in a hurry to go?" Wu Qiang asked.

Wu Qiang had obviously overheard Yin Ruxue’s words.

Jiang Fan hesitated, silently glancing at Su Qingci again.

At that moment, Su Qingci also put down her chopsticks.

"Well, I think that’s about it for today. Thank you for your hospitality, Wu Qiang. Jiang Fan, you have things to do, so I won’t keep you," Su Qingci said perceptively.

"I’m not busy. Not busy at all!" Jiang Fan said awkwardly.

"Oh, please. It’s written all over your face," Su Qingci said with a laugh.

In truth, Jiang Fan and Wu Qiang had already put down their chopsticks long ago. The meal was already winding down when Yin Ruxue called.

Seeing Su Qingci stand up, Wu Qiang tactfully hurried off to pay the bill.

The meal cost Wu Qiang over four hundred yuan.

In the past, Wu Qiang would never have been willing to spend so much on a hot pot meal for himself, but today, he didn’t feel the sting of the expense at all.

After leaving the mall, Su Qingci quickly said goodbye to Jiang Fan and Wu Qiang.

Jiang Fan got in his car and first drove Wu Qiang back to Old Niu’s shop. After a few quick words, he headed straight for Xuerong International.

He arrived at Xuerong International twenty minutes later.

"I’m here."

Jiang Fan called Yin Ruxue and said simply.

On the other end of the line, Yin Ruxue said nonchalantly, "Come on up. I’ll be waiting for you in my office."

"Huh?"

"Hurry up. I’m waiting," Yin Ruxue said before hanging up.

Jiang Fan was speechless but parked his car and headed toward the company building.

"Jiang Fan?"

He had just reached the company entrance when the female security guard at the front desk recognized him.

"Didn’t you already quit? What brings you back?" the female guard asked, looking at Jiang Fan with an infatuated gaze.

As the only man at Xuerong International, Jiang Fan’s resignation had broken the hearts of many women throughout the company.

Seeing Jiang Fan again, the female guard seemed a little flustered.

"I’m here to pick up President Yin," Jiang Fan said.

His words were like a bucket of cold water dumped on the security guard.

’After all, a man like him is naturally the most sought-after person in the company. There are rumors he has... unspoken relationships with several high-level executives. I could never compare.’

After he spoke, Jiang Fan walked straight into the building. Naturally, the security guard didn’t stop him.

It was the weekend, and with the National Day holiday approaching, nearly the entire company was on leave, save for a few essential positions.

So, when Jiang Fan arrived, he didn’t see a single person.

Jiang Fan didn’t think much of it and went straight to the president’s office.

He knocked on the door, and Yin Ruxue’s voice quickly came from inside.

"Come in."

Pushing the door open, he saw Yin Ruxue sitting at her desk, seriously looking at something.

She only glanced up at Jiang Fan for a moment before looking back down.

Jiang Fan walked up to Yin Ruxue’s desk and sat down in the chair opposite her.

Yin Ruxue spoke first. "This is the ten-million-yuan contract that Liujiang River sent over today. I’ve gone over it again, and I can confirm there are no issues with it."

"Good. I wouldn’t expect him to try and pull any tricks," Jiang Fan said coolly.

Yin Ruxue smiled, then suddenly opened a drawer and took out a document, handing it to Jiang Fan.

Jiang Fan paused, glancing at it. It was a contract.

"This contract is the same as the one Manager Li had you sign. The position is still manager of the planning department, unchanged. I’ve added another ten thousand to the original fifty-thousand-yuan salary. It doesn’t conflict with your contract for taking care of Mengmeng."

Jiang Fan froze for a second and looked at the contract.

Just as Yin Ruxue had said, this contract was no different from the HR contract he had signed with Li Muwan before, except the salary and benefits were even more generous.

However, he noticed that the last clause of this employment contract stated it was for a three-year term.

During this period, he could not resign without just cause, or he would have to pay the company over a million in damages.

Of course, this last clause was specially bolded, likely a deliberate emphasis by Yin Ruxue.

"What the hell? What kind of tyrannical clause is this?" Jiang Fan said with a wry smile.

Yin Ruxue smiled and said coolly, "Look closely, Jiang Fan. I also can’t fire you without just cause, or I’ll have to pay you over a million. It’s not a bad deal for you."

Jiang Fan looked closer and saw that it was indeed stipulated further down: Xuerong International could not terminate his employment without just cause.

So, the contract wasn’t entirely one-sided.

Jiang Fan glanced at it, then gently pushed the contract back.

"So you tricked me into coming up here just to turn me into your indentured servant?"

"What do you mean, ’indentured servant’? I’m hardly a cruel landlord. Nobody in all of Yang City could offer you a salary this generous."

Seeing Jiang Fan push the contract away, Yin Ruxue frowned. "Are you sure you won’t reconsider coming back?"

Jiang Fan shook his head. "President Yin, I appreciate the offer, but since I’ve already chosen to resign, I don’t plan on coming back for the time being. The company isn’t my home; I can’t just come and go as I please."

"Jiang Fan, honestly, I admire your abilities. This salary has nothing to do with personal feelings. You’ve more than earned it."

As Yin Ruxue spoke, she took another document from her desk and handed it to Jiang Fan.