The Billionaire's Hidden Affection-Chapter 340 Willingly 1_1

It was Xu Xiaoya’s last day working at the store. She had already completed her resignation process. No external store manager had been assigned; her deputy, Liu Yun, was promoted to the position. Liu Yun had over a decade of experience in the luxury goods industry and had been recruited by Wan Donglin before the store even opened.

Xu Xiaoya had worked with Liu Yun for nearly a year, and they had a very good rapport. Xu Xiaoya learned a great deal from her. Today, Liu Yun accompanied Xu Xiaoya on a final walk-through of the store, covering every floor. Back in the office, as Xu Xiaoya handed over the keys, Liu Yun couldn’t help but ask, "Are you really willing to give up such a good store? Could another place possibly offer more money than you earn here?" 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Xu Xiaoya sighed deeply. She was truly reluctant to leave. It wasn’t just about the high salary and good income, but more about the profound emotional attachment she had to this store—it had been the turning point in her life.

She glanced at the latest limited-edition handbag to arrive. It was priced at over 500,000, and a customer had pre-ordered it more than six months ago. Some of the more coveted, handcrafted items even required a pre-order of one or two years. It was no exaggeration to say that such bags were true symbols of status.

She casually asked, "I’ve forgotten who pre-ordered this bag. Have we notified them to come and collect it?"

Liu Yun said, "I almost forgot to tell you; I’ve been anxious about this. The bag was pre-ordered by a customer with the surname Yan. She didn’t provide her full name, and the phone number she left is now disconnected, so we can’t reach her."

Xu Xiaoya paused for a moment, then it dawned on her: this "customer surnamed Yan" was Yan Xixi. Xixi had pre-ordered this exact bag during her first visit to the store. She had loved the design and paid for it immediately with her card. Xu Xiaoya distinctly remembered that the Young Master had accompanied Xixi at that time, and Xixi had been pregnant.

So much had changed in such a short time. After breaking up with the Young Master, Xixi had changed her phone number and completely forgotten about the bag she had pre-ordered.

"I know who pre-ordered it. I’ll make sure she gets the bag."

"That’s a relief."

Just as Liu Yun left, the front desk receptionist called on the internal line, "Manager, a Mr. Zhang is here to see you."

"Please show him up."

The visitor was Zhang Xiang.

Xu Xiaoya politely offered him coffee, then handed over the account books, card, and relevant documents. "Mr. Zhang, please convey my thanks to the Young Master. Though words can’t express such deep gratitude, and he likely won’t care much, I truly can’t imagine what my life would be like now without him."

Zhang Xiang was also polite. "Xiaoya, are you certain about this? Do you really have to leave?"

"I’m determined to go through thick and thin with Xixi. Thank you and the Young Master for your kindness."

"Are you and Miss Yan really planning to open a new store?"

Xu Xiaoya knew he was undoubtedly asking on behalf of Wan Donglin, so she couldn’t conceal it and answered frankly, "Yes, we’ve decided to take a chance and build something ourselves."

"Have you selected the location and everything?"

"Everything is in place. We’re about to begin the preliminary work—recruiting and training staff, sourcing goods, and all that. There’s so much to do, which is why I had to resign. Mr. Zhang, I am truly sorry. I feel I’ve let the Young Master down."

"It’s alright. Everyone has their own aspirations."

Xiaoya wanted to say something more but held back.

"In that case, I wish you both great success. By the way, the Young Master said this money is your bonus."

Xu Xiaoya was stunned when she saw the amount on the check. Carefully, she said, "I already received my profit share during the New Year. I shouldn’t accept this money; it doesn’t truly belong to me."