Chapter 1003
Li Meijia's Pride
Li Meijia looked at Zhao Xiuru and said, "How do you know that she was forced into this situation for money? Couldn't it have been for love?"
Zhao Xiuru chuckled and said, "Li Meijia, don't be silly. Put yourself in her shoes. If you were in her shoes, would you want to marry someone older than your own father?"
Li Meijia said quite frankly, "Why wouldn't I be willing? If a wealthy old man like Ruoyao's husband were to pursue me now, I wouldn't mind if he was sixty or even seventy!"
Zhao Xiuru looked at Li Meijia and said, "You still say it's not for the money? If a penniless old man were pursuing you, I don't believe you would agree!"
Li Meijia didn't mince words this time, saying directly, "So what if it's for money? The realities of society these days are undeniable. Look how well Ruoyao is doing now, decked out in international designer brands from head to toe."
Bai Susu was the class beauty and top student back then, but so what? She's getting on in years and still can't find a boyfriend. She's young and handsome, but what good is that? If she can't afford a car, she shouldn't buy one, but she insists on pretending to be rich and taking out a loan to buy one. Anyone with a modicum of sense wouldn't do something like that.
Bai Susu could pretend not to hear what her classmates said, but she couldn't sit still when Xu Bo'an was mentioned. Xu Bo'an was someone she had invited to pretend to be her boyfriend, and he was also her master. His abilities were far beyond what anyone else present could match.
Bai Susu wouldn't tolerate anyone slandering Xu Bo'an like that. The usually gentle woman looked at Li Meijia with sharp eyes and said, "Li Meijia, I've been putting up with you for so long. Are you uncomfortable if you don't speak sarcastically and insultingly?"
Hearing Bai Susu's words, Li Meijia looked at her impatiently and said, "Oh, this former school beauty and top student, I'm not being sarcastic or mocking anyone. I'm just stating the facts. Why are you so angry? Your boyfriend doesn't have money, so what? Why do you have to pretend? I'm not lying. If Ruoyao isn't mistaken, you came here today in that car you bought on loan, right?"
Bai Susu said, "What's wrong? It's our freedom to choose what car we drive. Is it any of your business?"
Hearing Bai Susu's words, Li Meijia looked at her with disdain and said, "Oh ho, you don't have much money but you have quite the temper. From what you're saying, you mean you have other cars besides this one? Hahaha... That's hilarious! You've only paid a small down payment on this car, and you're still talking big. Does this mean that our former school beauty has also become a big talker after finding such a boastful boyfriend?"
Bai Susu was furious after hearing Li Meijia's words. Just as she was about to speak, Xu Bo'an, who was sitting next to her, said to Li Meijia, "Hey classmate, what did we do to you? Why are you targeting us like this? You talk about us like this, but what about you? How are you doing?"
Upon hearing Xu Bo'an's question, Li Meijia replied, "Hehe, is that even a question? Of course I'm doing well. I work at Dongjiang Mining now, as a full-time employee. I earn at least ten thousand yuan a month. Even if Bai Susu is a doctor now, her salary is probably around the same as mine at most! Maybe even less. So what's the use of being pretty? What's the point of being good at studying? In the end, isn't it all the same?"
Dongjiang Mining is a super-large enterprise in Dongjiang City, and one of the most important industries driving the city's economy. People working there earn high salaries and have stable jobs with little risk of layoffs; for ordinary people, it's a guaranteed "iron rice bowl" (guaranteed job). While Li Meijia's words were unpleasant to hear, they were true. Although Bai Susu worked at the hospital and held an important position, her salary was indeed lower than Li Meijia's.
Li Meijia's current job is due to her unwavering devotion to Su Lingyi. She has been Su Lingyi's devoted follower every day. Recently, her efforts have finally paid off. Su Lingyi used her family's connections to help her find a job at Dongjiang Mining, specifically at the Dongjiang Mining headquarters. This made Li Meijia, a girl from an ordinary family, very happy, and as a result, she became even more obedient to Su Lingyi!
When everyone heard that Li Meijia had actually gotten a job at Dongjiang Mining, apart from those who already had good jobs, they all looked at Li Meijia with great envy.
Li Meijia wasn't particularly fond of studying to begin with. In high school, she was so focused on currying favor with Su Lingyi that she had no interest in learning. As a result, her grades were poor, and she scored very low on the college entrance exam. She barely managed to get into a junior college and faced numerous setbacks when looking for a job, finding it difficult to secure a decent position.
After several years of setbacks, Li Meijia could no longer stand her current life, so she asked Su Lingyi for help in finding a suitable and stable job.
Recently, a suitable job came up, and Su Lingyi took the opportunity to arrange for Li Meijia to get it.
Dongjiang Mining is such a large company, and in recent years the requirements for recruiting talent have become increasingly higher. The minimum requirement for recruits is a bachelor's degree or above. Su Lingyi's ability to enter Dongjiang Mining with only a junior college degree is something that everyone envies.
One of the female students with a bachelor's degree said, "As we all know, Dongjiang Mining's benefits are top-notch in Dongjiang City. Every time I see their recruitment information in the past two years, I submit my resume, but it all disappears without a trace. Meijia, you are so lucky. I really envy you!"
This female student was a well-mannered person. She did not directly name Li Meijia's academic background or the fact that she got in through connections. Instead, she simply expressed her envy.
Seeing the envious look in the eyes of the female classmate, Li Meijia felt very proud. She smiled at her and said, "Keep working hard, and I believe that one day you will be able to work with me at Dongjiang Mining!"
A boy standing nearby saw Li Meijia and couldn't help but scoff, saying, "What you're saying makes it sound like you got into Dongjiang Mining through your own hard work? If you hadn't pulled some strings, it would be a miracle if you got into Dongjiang Mining with just a college diploma!"
Li Meijia was displeased after hearing the boy's words. She looked at him sharply and said, "No matter what, I've already passed my internship and am a full-time employee of Dongjiang Mining. Say whatever you want! But I think you're just being sour grapes!" (End of Chapter)