Chapter: 6474

Xiao Changkun sighed deeply and lamented, "To tell the truth, this whole ordeal has left me feeling quite embarrassed, so I'm not sure if I'll dare go back to the painting association. When those people start gossiping behind my back, it's already a headache."

However, Pei Willong gripped his hand tightly and said sincerely, "Changkun, don't worry, I've already spoken to all the higher-ups today. They're aware of the situation, and absolutely won't dare to do anything to you. As for others, I'll make sure they keep their subordinates in check. When you go back, as long as everything remains as it was before, there's no need to worry about anything else!"

Xiao Changkun thought deeply and as if made a very difficult decision, gritting his teeth and saying, "Alright! Since you've said that, I'll go back!"

As soon as Xiao Changkun agreed to return, Pei Willong's eyes were on the verge of welling up with tears.

He had waited so long just for this moment. If Xiao Changkun was willing to return, then he had already overcome this hurdle.

As for his own future prospects for advancement, he no longer dared to hope. Right now, as long as he could keep his position as head of the painting association, he would already be very satisfied.

Therefore, he excitedly grasped Xiao Changkun's hand, exclaiming, "Too great, Changkun! After you return, my brother and I will still fight side by side. Don't worry, I'll definitely find an opportunity or a way to slowly get you promoted."

Xiao Changkun had already lost his foundation of trust in him and replied indifferently, "Promotion or not, let's just forget about it for now."

Upon saying this, Xiao Changkun intentionally put on an air and pointed towards the small district gate behind him, filled with a sense of resignation. "Hey, it's actually quite clear that my family situation and age are both such that there's no need to make any effort. I went to work at the painting association because I like this job, and as long as I'm happy doing it, I'll do it; if I'm not happy, I won't do it. As for what position I hold in the future, it doesn't matter anyway - even if I'm promoted to a high position, I still wouldn't be able to afford a house at Shichen's District."

Xiao Changkun said those words with a lack of confidence in his heart.

No matter how expensive the house in Shichen's District is, he knew that it wasn't bought by himself or his son-in-law with money; instead, it was obtained through astrology and deception from someone else.

People always say that living in Shichen's District means being rich or noble, but Xiao Changkun was very clear that his family wasn't wealthy at all - they just happened to get lucky and become the owner of this place.

Now, he wanted to establish himself as a big shot before Pei Willong, so that he could let him know that he wasn't particularly interested in this job.

Pei Willong didn't know Xiao Changkun's true intentions; after hearing what he said, he thought about it and believed it 90%.

He couldn't help but think to himself: "The Xiao family has a big mansion worth tens of millions, so how can they really put this painting association job in their hearts? Ah, I'm just wasting my time playing with them!"

As he thought this, he immediately said to Xiao Changkun: "Changkun, I understand your intention; you're really being held back by the painting association. You definitely have a passion for it, but why do you need to stay with us old folks?"

He took a deep breath and spoke sincerely: "Changkun, don't worry; in the future, I will spare no effort to let you be happy and content at our painting association - there won't be any more nonsense like this!"

Xiao Changkun didn't think that he would just bluff it out so convincingly, but it seemed that Shichen's District really had a lot of persuasive power; therefore, he told Pei Willong: "Pei Willlong, you've really hit the nail on the head this time - I go to the painting association for happiness, not for money or big developments; if I'm happy, I'll do it, even if I have to spend my own money; if I'm not happy, I won't do it, no matter how much pay you offer me."

"Yes, yes, yes." Pei Willong enthusiastically nodded along, saying: "Actually, Changkun, I've already noticed that you came to the painting association just to play around - with your family background and conditions, how could you possibly look down on the painting association's three-in-one package?"

As he said this, he added: "However, Changkun, I'm telling you a genuine truth - sometimes you can't just be playing around with no sense of responsibility. As an association, if everything's just for fun, many things will not be taken seriously, and once they're not taken seriously in the association, it's easy to get caught by someone who's looking for an opportunity to take advantage. You see what happened last time with Zhang Eryue - I can tell you're a true nature person; when you don't like someone, you'll just play along with them and stir up trouble, but if this kind of thing gets exposed, it will definitely affect your development in the association."

Xiao Changkun also knew that Pei Willong was speaking sensibly, and he had defined his own personality as a true nature person, which made him feel quite comfortable, so he nodded and said: "Yes, I did get impulsive; from now on, I won't make the same mistake again."

Pei Willong patted his shoulder and said: "Changkun, let's just put this behind us. Let's start fresh. From now on in the association, we'll be good friends. I'll definitely remember what you're going through, and if you don't trust me, just wait and see my actual actions."

Xiao Changkun was still a bit upset inside, but he didn't trust Pei Willong anymore; however, he was still quite enthusiastic and nodded: "Okay, since you've said that, I'll definitely trust you."

"Great!" Pei Willong laughed: "It's really cold outside. I won't keep you too long. You can see what time it is when you're free to come back to work tomorrow morning; if there's nothing urgent, you can just rest for a few more days without worrying; you can take your time and give me a call when you're ready to come back. I'll arrange everything."

Xiao Changkun had almost gone crazy in the UAE these past few days, so he was finally getting an opportunity to return to the painting association. He didn't want this thing to drag on any longer; he still wanted to hurry up and get things done, and make his directorship position as secure as possible. JrNovels.com