My Beloved Super Fierce Wife
Chapter 499: Perhaps 499 can get what it wishes for

Chapter 499: Perhaps 499 can get what it wishes for

"You’re transferring to the Technology Department?" Her voice lifted slightly with surprise.

Without waiting for Lin Tang’s reply, Du Xiaojuan spoke earnestly, "Jobs at the Broadcasting Station are hard to come by; everyone has to pass a test to get in. The work is relaxed, and the salary is high.

Are you sure you want to give up this job for the Technology Department? The work there is not as easy as it is here."

"Did Xiaozhou say something to you? Since she’s an insider, her words might be biased. I hope you think it through."

As a leader, she was truly reluctant to let Lin Tang go.

Capable, perceptive, and diligent—employees like that are sought after everywhere.

Especially since the recently arrived Min Feiying was no good at her work, lazy to boot; Du Xiaojuan admitted she was a headache.

But then, Min Feiying had her education and her family’s wealth; there was nothing Du could do.

Yang Du felt guilty towards Ding Yi, which made him particularly sensitive.

When he heard Lin Tang was leaving the Broadcasting Station, thinking she blamed him, his face took on a distressed look.

"Comrade Lin, is it because..." he began, his lips trembling.

Lin Tang looked into Yang Du’s eyes, understanding his meaning, and shook her head.

"No, it has nothing to do with you. I made the decision back in Sea City."

With one simple remark, she preserved the dignity of their months-long acquaintance.

After responding to Yang Du, Lin Tang’s gaze was resolute as she looked at Du Xiaojuan.

"Contributing to the country’s development is the same everywhere. The Technology Department needs me more now, so, please, Director Du, grant me this."

Seeing her determination to leave, Du Xiaojuan did not press further and signed the paper.

Then she looked up and handed over the signed form.

"If Comrade Lin must leave, I won’t insist any longer. I wish you a bright future."

Inside, she felt a trace of regret.

After all, she could have fewer worries with Lin Tang around.

But to compete with the Technology Department for a staff member, she had no chance.

If it had been earlier, she might have made another attempt to convince her, but now? Better to let it be.

The Broadcasting Station was in disarray; maybe Lin Tang would be better off in a different environment.

Wang Wen had mixed feelings and said with a smile, "I’m afraid from now on we’ll have to call Lin Tang ’Technician Lin’."

Lin Tang returned the smile, seemingly unaffected as before, as if nothing had happened.

It took half the day to complete the paperwork and hand over her duties.

Lin Tang packed her things, just like when she first arrived, leaving behind some White Rabbit Creamy Candies, saying farewell to everyone, and departed from the Broadcasting Station.

She came with grace and left with grace, without dragging her feet.

This kind of ease indeed evoked envy.

Watching the candies left by Lin Tang, Du Xiaojuan remembered the young woman when she first arrived and sighed.

In just a few months, so much had happened.

"Xiao Yang, go ahead and distribute the candies," she said.

Yang Du looked at the empty desk by the window, feeling an unpleasant pang in his heart.

Rising to his feet, he took the bag of candies left by Lin Tang and shared them with everyone.

Hoping to dispel the bitterness on his tongue with sweetness, he unwrapped a candy and popped it into his mouth. His mouth was sweet, but his heart felt increasingly bitter.

Some mistakes really do lead to a chain of more mistakes.

Min Feiying toyed with the candy in her hand, eyes fixed on Lin Tang’s workstation, her pupils narrowing slightly.

...What a pity.

The turmoil at the Broadcasting Station was already irrelevant to Lin Tang.

Carrying a large box, she strode towards the Technology Department building without breaking a sweat.

Just as she descended the stairs, a tall and handsome young man hurried over quickly.

Gu Yingzhou stepped forward to take the box from Lin Tang’s hands.

"Zhouzhou, why are you here? Isn’t the Machinery Factory busy?" Lin Tang exclaimed with joy.

Gu Yingzhou stretched out a hand to properly place the sun hat on the young woman’s head, smiling as he said, "I’ve got some time to help you move your things."

Good thing he had timed it just right.

Lin Tang muttered softly, "I could handle such a small matter myself; you don’t need to worry about everything."

It made her feel like a little kid.

Gu Yingzhou looked down, his deep black eyes reflecting Lin Tang’s face, and chuckled lightly.

"If you want to grow taller, you shouldn’t overexert yourself." Glancing at the box of belongings, he continued, "It’s better to ask for help with heavy lifting like this."

The young woman’s things were numerous and messy. They might not be heavy, but they were certainly not light.

Besides, the Broadcasting Station and the Technology Department were far apart; the journey would surely not be easy.

Lin Tang glanced disdainfully at the man, forcing a smile, "If you skip the topic of getting taller, I’ll be even more thankful."

The principle that one shouldn’t uncover others’ shortcomings ought to be understood.

Watching the young woman’s feigned laughter, Gu Yingzhou couldn’t help but be amused.

"If you really want to grow taller, come play basketball with me," he suggested seriously.

He truly thought that Tangtang was too much of a homebody.

Other young women might go to movies, shopping, or skating... leading varied and colorful lives.

But his little friend would head home after work to read books, visit the Pharmacy, or cook.

This routine, if prolonged, would surely weaken her physical condition.

Lin Tang was unaware that, in a short span of time, Gu Yingzhou had devised an exercise regimen for her.

Hearing his suggestion to play basketball, her eyes lit up, "Basketball?"

Gu Yingzhou glanced at her, "What else?"

Lin Tang had long coveted Gu Yingzhou’s physique and readily accepted his suggestion, "Great, when and where?"

Ever since she met Gu Yingzhou, he had always worn long clothes and pants, at most exposing an arm, never even showing his collarbone.

Always appearing cool and aloof, unapproachable with an air of indifference.

Just the thought of him wearing sporty attire and running freely on the basketball court made Lin Tang’s eyes sparkle with anticipation.

She was filled with excitement.

Catching the inexplicable thrill in the young woman, Gu Yingzhou didn’t think much of it.

Assuming she was just eager to grow taller, he found it somewhat amusing yet endearing.

He reached out to ruffle Lin Tang’s hair, his voice warm and comforting, "You’re not that short; there’s no need to be so concerned about height. You’re just fine as you are."

So small and soft, how adorable.

Lin Tang stepped forward to Gu Yingzhou’s side and looked up at him, "How tall are you?"

Conventional pressures made her keep a few steps away when walking with Gu Yingzhou in public, which mitigated his overwhelming height advantage to some extent.

But once she drew closer, he loomed like a little mountain, the pressing feeling was not slight.

Gu Yingzhou pursed his lips, hesitated for a moment, then told the truth, "One eighty-eight."

Lin Tang: "Without shoes?"

Gu Yingzhou nodded.

One eighty-eight barefoot, then with shoes on?

Lin Tang fell into introspection.

She stretched herself thin to reach one sixty-two, originally aiming for one sixty-five; now, she needed to be at least one sixty-eight.

Fortunately, she could still grow for another year or two. With some effort, perhaps she could achieve her goal.

Lin Tang clenched her fists, declaring, "Basketball, call me whenever."

Gu Yingzhou looked down at the young woman, whose face was unwittingly puckered up, soft and adorable, and agreed without hesitation.

"Okay, I’ll call you."

Whether she would grow taller or not, exercising was undoubtedly beneficial for her health.