Chapter 90: Heartbreaking Pain

a glimmer of hope that she was Lu Yao's acquaintance, another older woman. Now, it feels almost like a death sentence. 。His mother was not a gentle and tolerant person, which he knew best. This was th...Zhou Ming didn't continue, meeting Shu Tinglan's gaze from the mirror. He was unprecedentedly stern. After a long time, he said word by word: "Because you are weak, and when you encounter problems, you only know how to escape."

"Do you think quitting will solve the problem"

"No matter how big the conflict is between you and Zhu Yuyan or Wen Jian, you go face them."

Even if your heart is bleeding, don't become a turtle and hide. Don't face it, your heart will never heal. It will tear apart and bleed every time. Do you want to live like this forever

"Where your heart is lost, that is where to find it again."

Where it is thrown away, that's where to pick it up.

Where to discard

lost when her father died before her eyes;

when Wen Jian and her mother appeared at the father's funeral, they lost;

lost after the mother's mental breakdown;

Over the years, she has appeared tough and unbreakable, but inside she's as soft as tofu, fragile and easily broken.

Her heart was shattered, so she carefully protected it. When problems arose, she would avoid them, escaping to her safe haven. She thought she could escape forever.

But this harbor, it's getting smaller and smaller. She has no place to hide anymore, she must face the world.

"Tinglan, I don't believe you're that kind of person. My judgment is never wrong." Zhou Ming loosened his grip on her shoulders.

Director Xiao said coldly, "How did you disgrace Grand Law Firm and my face You have to make up for it at work, with your professional abilities. No one has the obligation to clean up after you."

Although she scolded, her thoughts were aligned with Zhou Ming's. She admired Shu Tinglan because she possessed many rare and admirable qualities.

Besides her professional skills and dedication, she also has a very likable personality. She is not ostentatious and knows how to behave appropriately in different situations. Even in her everyday attire, she deliberately downplays her appearance and gender. She wears conservative business suits, ties up her hair in a neat ponytail, and maintains a neutral look. This way, she conveys to her superiors and clients that she is a lawyer, without any gender distinction.

Shu Tinglan saw trust and encouragement in the eyes of Director Xiao and Zhou Ming. The bravery and positivity that had been dormant in her heart for so long slowly emerged.

If you are professional and confident enough, you don't need to be overly formal about your clothes. Your professionalism shows in your words, actions, and daily work. So the first step is to get rid of this outfit.

"Shu Tinglan, you're only in your twenties, no need to dress so formally."

Director Xiao commanded. Girls' professional attire can also pursue fashion, a hundred flowers blooming, instead of being confined to this all-black suit. To change the inner restraint, start with dressing as the first step.

"This afternoon, go with me to Zhuoyuan Technology and apologize to Mr. Zhuo and Mr. Wen."

Shu Tinglan was taken aback. She was asked to apologize to Zhu Yúan and Wen Jian, but she couldn't do it. Her heart couldn't get over that hurdle, and she just wanted to stay far away from them.

Seeing her unwillingness, Director Xiao's anger rose again.

“So you're telling me I wasted all that time talking I just need to pick myself up and get back on track.”

"Director Xiao, I couldn't explain many things to them clearly, but I am certain that I did nothing wrong and didn't owe them anything, so I won't apologize to them."

"Didn't you do anything wrong You made a scene at someone else's company, and it wasn't wrong, right If you have grievances with each other privately, settle them privately. Even if someone dies from your squabble, I wouldn't care. But you, as a lawyer, making a fuss at Zhuoyuan Technology, that was wrong."

"You go apologize, not to Zhuo YUAN and Wen Jian, but to Mr. Zhuo and Ms. Wen. Do you understand what I mean"

Shu Tinglan understood Director Xiao's meaning.

But it's hard to do.

Director Xiao could separate their identities and handle the situation calmly, but she was right in the middle of this vortex and found it difficult to do so.

"Shu Tinglan, resigning or escaping is easy, nothing to boast about. But if you can face the difficulties and solve the problems, that's your true growth."

"Think it through carefully, and come find me again when you have." After Director Xiao finished speaking, he left.

"Tinglan, this step is one you have to take yourself. I can't help you with that." Zhou Ming said so.

Shu Tinglan wasn't unwilling to turn over a new leaf, she just wanted to apologize to Zhuo Yu'an and Wen Jian. It was like wanting to throw her pride on the ground and stomp all over it until it was completely crushed, leaving her in excruciating pain.

But, is self-respect important

Does she really want to give up this hard-earned job

Could she support herself and her daughter without a job

In the face of all this, pride is meaningless.

More importantly, she also wanted to become better, to improve herself. To surpass Zhuo Yu'an and Wen Jianmai, she would fear nothing. Yes, this hurdle needed her to take it herself.

In the afternoon, Director Xiao drove her to apologize to Zhuoyuan Technology. She was a typical sharp-tongued but soft-hearted person. No matter how harshly she scolded Shu Tinglan, she never thought about giving up on her. On the way there, she spoke earnestly to her:

"Shu Tinglan, you have to do better."

"This society will keep hitting you, relentlessly, until you turn into a wall of copper and iron, only then are you able to protect yourself and others."

"I know," Shu Tinglan replied.

"You, you set your sights on anyone else, but have to go for Zhuo Yu'an Isn't Zhou Lü good enough"

"My conflict with Wen Jian isn't because of Zhuo Yuyan, he has nothing to do with it." Shu Tinglan was willing to open his heart to Director Xiao.

"What contradiction"

“It’s about something from the past. This time, it was because she went to the hospital to see my mother, which caused my mother’s illness to relapse. I couldn’t control myself for a moment. My choice to apologize is as Shu lawyer apologizing to Zhuo Yuan Technology, not Shu Tinglan apologizing to Wen Jian Zhuo Yu An.” Shu Tinglan emphasized his position again, also giving himself another psychological construction.

Director Xiao rarely let out a hearty laugh.

“You’re a stubborn little thing, you really opened my eyes.”

The atmosphere relaxed a bit, and Shu Tinglan felt a little better.

But the apology process wasn't easy. In order to express his sincerity and repair the cooperative relationship, Director Xiao chose a public place, pushing into the conference room where Zhuo Yúan, accompanied by several high-level executives, had just finished their meeting.

Before she came, she had scheduled a time with Zhu Yuyan's assistant. It was only after Zhu Yuyan's approval that she entered the meeting room, but Zhu Yuyan didn't know Shu Tinglan would also be there.

The moment Shu Tinglan appeared, the entire conference room fell silent. Even those who were about to leave for the day stopped in their tracks. After all, Lawyer Shu is a legend at Zhuoyuan Technology and even within the industry.

In broad daylight, to dare strike Wen Jian She is the only one.

Wen Jian saw her and his face instantly turned pale.

Zhuo Yu'an looked at her, her face was made up, and only by looking carefully could one see a slight redness. He wanted to ask her if it still hurtearances. Thinking back to the argument I had with Shu Tinglan over the deal, I felt ashamed of myself for being so awkward and embarrassed. I just greeted her and left.Zuo Yuan'an had a sullen expre...