You Owe Me, My Love

You Owe Me, My Love Chapter 318

Chapter 318 It Has Been A While

Gu Mingchen nodded, fairly satisfied with the man’s answer. His vision shifted to the woman in the middle.

A gentle smile spread across the woman’s face. “I worked as a language teacher in elementary school. I taught first to fourth grade, so I have more insight into primary school curriculums. I am more than capable of teaching your sons.”

Her answer also elicited a slight nod from Gu Mingchen. Finally, he turned to look at the last woman.

At first glance, she was stunning. There were no flaws to her delicately carved features. She had fair, porcelain skin and a pair of azurite eyes that looked like the ocean. Despite her beauty, she was very calm, unlike the impetuousness of modern-day attractive women.

If compared to the modern aesthetics of beauty, she didn’t conform either. Her body shape was plump and curvier than most women.

“Hello, Mr. Gu, my name is Wu Nian. I’m twenty-eight and was previously working at an orphanage in Coldbridge City. I disagree with the others. I don’t think your children lack education. In fact, they have access to a better education than many other children. They may even be quite intelligent. So I can only offer two things. One, I can help them develop good lifelong habits. Two, I’ll support them mentally and emotionally so that they don’t feel like they’re taking on the world alone.”

Gu Mingchen’s brows scrunched together. “And how will you ensure that they don’t feel emotionally isolated?”

“I’ll redesign their mentalities by helping them set their desired goals and guide them to achieve those goals. By filling their time with meaningful tasks, they’ll be focused on bettering themselves instead of

feeling lonely. This is my approach to supportive guidance,” Wu Nian explained.

“What if no amount of trying could improve the ending? Won’t the person feel more and more mentally isolated?” Gu Mingchen asked.

“That’s because the goal they set is unattainable. Only when an appropriate goal is set will you be more motivated to put in the work, then you’ll eventually achieve your goal. One won’t feel as emotionally or mentally isolated with the right methods. Of course, if it still happens, I’ll be there to guide them out of the rut. So, Mr. Gu, I hope you’ll give me a chance.”

“I’d like you to stay. Everyone else may leave now,” Gu Mingchen announced as he continued to examine Wu Nian.

Wu Nian’s eyelids lowered as she remained silent.

The other interviewees stood up and left.

Gu Mingchen looked at her. “How much is your expected salary?”

Wu Nian boldly met his gaze. “A thousand for the first month. Each month thereafter will increase by one thousand, so two thousand for the second month and so on. There will be a cap of one hundred thousand, but we can discuss more once we get there. Of course, Mr. Gu, you may fire me at any point if my performance is lacking.” Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

“Confident, aren’t we? When can you start?” Gu Mingchen inquired.

“It’s the weekend tomorrow so your children should get a day off,” Wu Nian said thoughtfully. “I’ll come over on Sunday. Will that be convenient for you?”

Gu Mingchen nodded at this. He agreed, “It’s best that you get acquainted early. Sunday morning, eight o’clock. Wait at this company’s entrance and I’ll send someone over to pick you up. You get four days

off each month but you’ll have to request for it in advance.”

Wu Nian’s lips mouthed everything he said, processing the large amount of information quickly. “Understood.”

“Are you married?” Curiosity nipped at Gu Mingchen.

“No.”

“I would assume a girl of your age to have a boyfriend,” Gu Mingchen questioned as he subtly raised a brow.

“I had one but we broke up,” she stated plainly.

“I see. You may leave now,” Gu Mingchen stated. He flipped through Wu Nian’s resume. Orphan. Parents unknown. Grew up at Daoren Orphanage in Coldbridge City. Worked at the orphanage after graduating from a normal university.

He dialed his assistant’s number. “Call Daoren Orphanage and inquire if they had a teacher named Wu Nian. I want to know why she resigned from her post there.”

“Right away, sir.”

Wu Nian exited the building. She turned back and looked at Gu Mingchen’s company that towered over her. “Gu Mingchen,” she whispered to herself as her lips curved into a small smile. “It’s been a while.”

She crossed the road whilst calling Liu Yan.

“How did it go? Did you get the job?” Liu Yan’s eager voice buzzed from her phone.

“Yep, I got hired. I start this Sunday.” Wu Nian grinned.

“Congratulations! Don’t be a stranger if you need any help.” Liu Yan patted her chest confidently.

Sadness gathered in the form of tears in Wu Nian’s eyes. “You’ve already done so much for me. Even though I was the one who hurt you…”

“Nonsense! At first, I was upset that he manipulated me. But now you’re helping me get even, so all the pain he caused is worth it.”

Liu Yan was always quick to forgive. Wu Nian felt guiltier at the thought of this. “I’m sorry, Yan… You could’ve achieved greater things if it weren’t for me. I’m so sorry.”

“Oh, pish-tush! I have my son now. All right, enough of that. Tomorrow’s Saturday and since you’re in town, let’s have a meal together.” Liu Yan’s bubbly voice was laced with a giggle.

Wu Nian couldn’t help but smile. She spoke with a gentle voice, “Okay, I’ll head over to yours after I visit the hospital.”

“Be careful and don’t get caught.” Liu Yan’s voice sped up worriedly.

“I know. Okay, I gotta go now.” Wu Nian hung up the phone and boarded a taxi for the psychiatric hospital.

The sun’s warm rays pierced past the window and shone onto her peacefully quiet self.

I’m still alive…

They arrived half an hour later. Wu Nian paid for the fare and got off the taxi. She approached the hospital gates to register herself. It was a hospital rule to do so before visiting a patient inside.

She wrote Bai Bing’s name on the patient list but intentionally left the visitor’s name blank. Unbothered, she entered the ward.

Bai Bing was kept in a locked room. The only way to see her was through a glass window. The elderly woman sat stiffly on a chair, as if she had been frozen.

A nurse was passing by, so Wu Nian hurriedly waved for her attention.

Wu Nian asked the nurse, “What’s wrong with this lady?”

The nurse took a glance at Bai Bing and sighed. “She was doing well last year. Exercising a lot, reading happily, and keeping a positive attitude. Then one day, her ex-husband’s wife visited. She found out that her ex-husband had died in prison and that her daughter was also dead. After that, her condition worsened day after day.”

Wu Nian knew that Xing Bachuan had died as Liu Yan had told her that he had been assassinated.

“Can I go in and see her?” Wu Nian politely met the nurse’s eyes.

“You can, but be alert in there. She tends to have violent fits and aggressive tendencies,” the nurse reminded. The nurse’s features tightened, indicating how gravely serious her warning was. Then she pulled out a key and opened the door.

Wu Nian approached Bai Bing, sitting down in the chair opposite her.

Bai Bing’s eyes trembled slightly as she looked at Wu Nian. She started mumbling to herself, “Rong told me that if I get better, Bachuan will be impressed with me the next time we meet. Now he’s dead. What’s the point of getting better anymore?”

“He may be dead, but there’s still his soul. Maybe he’s looking at you right now in this room. Do you want him to see you get better? Or do you want him to see this haggard version of you?” Wu Nian soothed.

“Is it true? Do people’s souls stay behind when they die? My husband’s dead and my daughter is too!” Bai Bing grew more emotional by the second. She gripped Wu Nian’s hand tightly.

Though Wu Nian’s face softened at this, her brows furrowed. “Death symbolizes that a person has paid off the sins from their previous life. Therefore, those who have redeemed themselves will ascend to heaven. However, those who commit suicide cannot. Your husband and your daughter are already gone, so you have to live a better life for their sake. Then when your time has come, they’ll be waiting for you in heaven.”