Chapter One.

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Early next morning, Director Xu called the Zhou family, saying she was back and asked Luo Xiaoqiong to come quickly to discuss her work transfer.

After viewing the house yesterday afternoon, Luo Xiaoqiong went to the hospital for a check-up accompanied by a group of elders, which confirmed her pregnancy one hundred percent, leaving her with only one choice now—to find a relaxed position and have the baby first.

If it weren’t for Director Xu’s influence, the Zhou family could have resolved this issue entirely. Out of respect, the Zhou family decided not to intervene and let Luo Xiaoqiong discuss it with Director Xu herself.

"Chuxia, do you think Director Xu will be very disappointed with my decision?" On the way, Luo Xiaoqiong looked anxious, feeling extremely guilty about this sudden situation.

Director Xu values her so much, and now she’s making such a choice; she’s afraid it will truly hurt Director Xu’s feelings, and in the future, she might not want to deal with her anymore. Having spent the past few months together, her relationship with Director Xu is no longer just a leader and subordinate one. The admiration and hands-on guidance she received have made her regard Director Xu as someone as important as her parents.

This is the reason why she remained here even though she wasn’t particularly happy; as long as there’s someone supporting her, she can persist.

"Stop overthinking." Chuxia comfortingly patted her hand, "Think about your previous misunderstanding with Fat Auntie; now it’s not that tense. Being with Director Xu all this time, you know her well enough. Do you think she would be disappointed over something like this?"

"She values me so much and wanted to train me well, but I’m just not up to it..." With a heavy sigh, Luo Xiaoqiong stared out the window and fell silent.

Understanding her current mood, Chuxia didn’t say much, as they were about to meet Director Xu and find out the answer soon enough. There was no need to keep nagging on the way.

As Chuxia expected, Director Xu was full of joy when she saw Luo Xiaoqiong. After greeting her, she took a red packet from the drawer and handed it over: "Xiaoqiong, it’s a pity I couldn’t attend your wedding. You’re not angry with me, are you?"

"Director, how could I be angry with you?" The unexpected meeting scene quickly brought tears to Luo Xiaoqiong’s eyes, "I’m already thankful you’re not angry with me."

"Silly child..." Director Xu placed the red packet in her hand, "I’m just happy for you. Besides, I’ve long noticed how exhausted you are here; it was my oversight initially.

After all, you’ve never been involved in workplace conflicts before, suddenly bringing you to such a place was asking too much. Well, now this can be seen as an opportunity.

We’re considered mentor and student; I hope everything goes smoothly for you in the future. Considering your personality, I think you’re not suited to be a nurse. If you trust me, I recommend transferring to the administration department at 401.

Start from the basics and gradually hone your skills. I believe you’ll definitely become a competent manager. If you agree, I’ll fill in your preference on the transfer form."

"I’m willing." Luo Xiaoqiong quickly nodded, "Director, I hope one day, when I truly have the capacity, I can be your assistant again."

"Good, looking forward to that day too." Director Xu reached out and patted her shoulder, "Now you can peacefully focus on nurturing your pregnancy. Since this is a special period, coinciding with the transfer opportunity, I’ll grant you half a month’s leave, which is quite unprecedented for me this time."

"Director..." Luo Xiaoqiong looked at Director Xu gratefully, not knowing what to say.

"Look at you, being with me for quite some time now, behaving like this is quite disheartening..." Director Xu looked at her seriously, "Is it that in your heart, I’m just an unreasonable relic?"

"Of course not!" Luo Xiaoqiong quickly denied, "I just feel like I’m constantly troubling you, and yet you’re always considering me, it doesn’t feel right.

But rest assured, I won’t relax my standards for myself; someday, I will make myself qualified to stand beside you and help you."

"Alright, it’s settled then." Director Xu went forward to hug her, "I have to leave soon, so I won’t say much more for now. Once my work calms down, we’ll chat again."

After a long time, Director Xu had come back solely for her! Tears that had been held back for so long were uncontrolled as they began to flow, "Teacher..." Words were stuck in her throat, and she could not say anything.