Beloved Old Lover

It was two o’clock in the afternoon when Kurt and Emily arrived at Jonathan’s house.

Emily did not expect that the man she initially felt was a gentle, sincere person had suddenly turned into someone else.

Jonathan insisted on canceling the sale contract and accepting compensation according to the binding terms because he and the co-owners of the mountain had signed an agreement with the land purchase company and had already received their deposit.

“You should have told us in advance. How could you do that?” Emily shouted angrily.

“At first, they hadn’t decided to buy it yet, just asking about the price, but this morning they came and finalized the contract, giving me a deposit.” Jonathan made a helpless expression and said.

“But we signed a contract to buy bamboo and rattan from you. You have to let us harvest them. You just sell the land to them, right?” Kurt tried to suppress his anger and slowly spoke.

“I sell both land and assets attached to the land. Now, if you want to continue harvesting, please contact them.”

After saying that, Jonathan hurriedly went inside and then came back out with the contract in his hand.

Emily glanced in and when the name of the buyer’s representative agency caught her eye, she almost froze.

The representative’s name is Kevin and the purchasing unit is Unicons Group, the contact phone number is the company’s desk phone number.

Kurt was equally surprised as she was. He wondered if this was a coincidence.

Emily’s hand tightened, her whole body trembled, her teary eyes looking at Kurt seemed to contain a thousand apologies.

She also didn’t know why there was such a coincidence. She didn’t know if that person was intentionally making things difficult for her and her friend.

She didn’t think Kevin would do this, but remembering how he used the Wine company to force her to get married, she couldn’t help but think it was his intention.

“Go back to the company first and then think about it.” Kurt grabbed her hand and pulled her to the car.

During the whole journey, no one said a word to anyone. Emily kept entering Kevin’s phone number but did not press the call button, just entered and deleted it.

More than a month wasn’t too long, but she suddenly felt like he was a stranger. She didn’t know how to start talking to him.

“It’s okay Emily, I’ll find other sources of raw materials.” Kurt spoke up to reassure her.

Although Emily nodded, she knew it would be difficult to find a large source of raw materials immediately to serve the orders.

Not to mention the fact that garden owners will demand extremely high prices and lead to little profit, or even capital loss if many problems arise later.

In the following days, Kurt and Emily were both busy, they crept into remote areas to meet with bamboo and rattan garden owners to negotiate.

However, the results were not as expected. In some places, someone has already signed a contract to buy all the rattan and bamboo, in some places they ask for extremely high prices, in some places the harvest date has not yet arrived.

In just a few days, Kurt was completely skinny, his face was haggard, and his eyes were sunken because he stayed up too late.

Looking at him, Emily felt sad in her heart. He was her benefactor, bringing her with him because he wanted her to be less tired and take care of her.

He also intends to later branch out into the fashion industry so that she can satisfy her passion and creativity.

After standing for a long time looking at him through the half-closed door, she walked in and placed the bowl of steamed bird’s nest in front of him.

Kurt built several rooms right on the company campus and factory so that he, she, and other employees living far away could have a place to live.

“What is this?” Kurt raised his eyebrows and looked at Emily.

“Bird’s nest simmered with rock sugar. Eat it to be healthy.” She pulled the chair and sat down next to him, looking up at him with tired eyes.

“Maybe we have to accept buying raw materials at high prices. I accept losses to maintain credibility with customers. I am also asking my friend to contact gardeners in other provinces.”

Emily tried to smile and nodded. She knew Kurt was just trying to comfort and reassure her.

Being the boss is not easy. In the past, he worked as a manager for a few pubs and dance halls, so he didn’t worry too much. Rollo would solve any difficult problems. Now, he must rely entirely on himself.

Each person will specialize in a different profession, and his brother cannot help him handle this matter.

“Kurt, I’m going to the city tomorrow.” Emily spoke up.

“Don’t tell me you went to see Kevin. Emily, it’s not necessary.” Kurt looked straight into her eyes and shook his head.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

“Kurt, when rice is ripe, it bows its head. In business, we cannot always keep our heads high. Even Kevin had to bow to officials and entertain customers to the point of stomach bleeding just to make work go smoothly.”

Emily’s gentle words made Kurt extremely ashamed. He knows and he understands things that are almost business rules.

But the difficulties the company is facing cannot simply be solved with wine parties, flattery, or high-value gifts.

If it’s Kevin’s intention, there’s only one thing he wants, and that’s Emily. Even though Kurt didn’t ask, he knew Emily still had special feelings for that president.

The proof is that every time she accidentally sees Kevin’s new interviews, she immediately stops, reads them all, and attentively looks at the main character in the photos. She even touched Kevin’s face with her finger.

But Kurt doesn’t want her to use herself as a transaction object for him, for this company.

“Emily, you know… you know this isn’t like…”

“I don’t know. Kurt, so I had to meet him once. I agreed to get on the boat with you, so I will row with you. At least… at least I will overcome the big wave with you this time.”

Helplessness made Kurt no longer dare to look at her face. This is called common sense. When he doesn’t have enough ability, how can he protect the people he loves?

And now, she is protecting him, she is using that slender, weak body to protect him and his dream.

“Please sleep early, tomorrow, dawn will come.” Emily picked up the empty bowl and spoke gently.

It wasn’t until Kurt heard the door close that he dared to turn around.

Although the girl who is loved by rich heirs looks ordinary, deep down she has an extremely beautiful personality, always thinking of others before thinking of herself.

It’s a pity that he doesn’t have enough ability to keep her.

Emily and Kurt’s rooms were only separated by a wall, so she only took a few steps to get there.

She didn’t know if she could convince Kevin when she arrived in the city. Kevin probably changed his phone number because she called him several times but there was no signal. So, she had to find him herself.

Before, as long as she reached out her hand, she could reach him. As long as she called him, he would immediately appear.

But now things are different, it is more difficult for an ordinary person to meet the president of the Unicons Group than to meet a famous star.

After sighing, she took out her backpack, packed a few clothes and dresses, and put in a few personal items.

She originally thought she would no longer have anything to do with that man, but now she was the one who took the initiative to find him. It’s funny.

The night sadly passed and as soon as dawn came, Kurt knocked on Emily’s door, took the backpack in her hand, and walked out to the car.

He knew that if she made up her mind, it would be difficult to stop her. Furthermore, if possible, he still hopes that she will be true to her heart and that that man will still truly love her.

He believes that a person like Kevin is strong and talented enough to protect her from public opinion and the prejudices of his family members.

“Emily, if it’s too difficult, please go back.”

“Everything will be okay. Kevin would not bear to see me miserable. No matter what… he still had to think about Daniel.” She smiled, her voice not very confident.

After giving Emily her backpack, Kurt didn’t rush home but waited for the passenger bus with her. He originally wanted to take her to the city but she refused, saying she wanted to go alone.

It wasn’t until the passenger bus carrying her disappeared at the end of the road that Kurt slowly returned to the car, lying on the steering wheel, watching the approaching morning light.

He hopes that the girl can find her sunny smile again like in the engagement photo, no longer the forced and sad smile. The fate between her and those two men is difficult to explain.

On the sparse passenger bus, Emily was also watching the new day’s journey of sunshine.

She was not very confident about Kevin’s feelings for her because after that rejection, he probably understood and maybe he started a new relationship with another girl.

The novels she reads also have similar content. A month, even just three days or even a few hours can make people come to a crossroads in life, make a decision, and never change.

After going through the winding road, the passenger bus stopped picking up passengers, rushed onto the highway, and sped toward the city.

A few passengers on the passenger bus started talking to Emily, asking if she had a husband or children.

When they knew she was single, they offered to introduce their children and grandchildren to her.

However, she shook her head and said she was focusing on her career and not in the mood or time for love or dating.

At nearly nine o’clock in the morning, the passenger car arrived in the city. After getting off the passenger bus, Emily bought a loaf of meatloaf, ate it quickly, and then took a taxi to Unicons Corporation.

Before, when she was still a company employee, she walked in and out very naturally and confidently, but now, every step she took was like being pulled back by a heavy stone, heavy and feeling forced.

Perhaps the leaders of Unicons Corporation had already chosen all the old receptionists to be their assistants, so Emily didn’t see any familiar faces.

“Excuse me, I want to meet President Kevin.” She gathered all her courage and spoke up.

“Have you made an appointment with the president yet?” The receptionist gently asked.

“Oh, not yet. Can you inform him for me? My name is Emily.”

“Sorry, ma’am. The group has a new rule, everyone who wants to meet the president must make an appointment in advance to schedule or you can call him directly so he can instruct me and I will take you upstairs.”

A feeling of emptiness surrounded Emily, her hands clasped tightly together, her lips pursed tightly.

If she could call him, she wouldn’t have to come here. She only remembers his phone number, but she deleted Venn’s phone number when she changed her phone’s SIM to a new one.

While not knowing how to convince the receptionist to help her call Kevin, she suddenly heard a commotion from afar.

Reflexively, she turned her eyes in that direction and realized that Kevin was surrounded by a crowd of people. They talked and laughed as they walked, looking extremely happy and boisterous.

He is still the same, simple but elegant in a dark suit and white shirt.

Knowing this was her only chance, she quickly ran towards them.