I Quit

**Chapter 4: I Quit**

**Translator:** Dragon Boat Translation

**Editor:** Dragon Boat Translation

“You’re quitting?”

Her boss was taken aback for a moment, then his expression shifted to anger. “Are you seriously messing with me? What about the delivery? How could you do this to me?!”

Her boss's name was Deng Zhiqiang. He was tall and robust, resembling an iron pagoda. Though he had a straightforward demeanor, his piercing gaze revealed a more complex character.

Earlier, Xia Xibei had called the police after an altercation with a homeless man.

However, when the police arrived, Deng Zhiqiang accused her of lying, claiming she was lazy and had a tendency to get involved with questionable individuals. He painted her as a frivolous girl.

This kind of testimony severely tarnished the police's view of Xia Xibei, leading them to dismiss her account of the incident.

Xia Xibei was taken aback. What kind of grudge did Deng Zhiqiang hold against her?

In the aftermath, he decided to dock her wages for months and even threatened to physically confront her.

How could a seemingly weak girl stand up to such aggression? With no other option, Xia Xibei felt compelled to leave in frustration.

Eventually, she managed to escape the situation.

After putting in hard work in the entertainment industry, he emerged to discredit her, claiming she was slandering him while she was simply working in his small restaurant.

His words appeared genuine, making it easy for many to believe he was the victim.

This negative information exacerbated her already difficult situation.

Reflecting on this, Xia Xibei felt even more frustrated; he was typically reserved and hesitant to express his thoughts.

“I’m done. I want my salary,” Xia Xibei declared firmly.

“Salary?” Deng Zhiqiang responded, taken aback. “You’ve been here working every Monday to Friday night from 6 to 11 p.m., and all day Saturday and Sunday, handling everything from washing and chopping vegetables to making deliveries.”

She juggled many tasks in the restaurant, yet there were few helpers around, and she was only earning 1,500 yuan.

For months, 1,500 yuan had gone unpaid.

“What have you even done? You seem to show up every day. I only let you work here out of kindness, and now you dare to ask for money?”

Deng Zhiqiang’s eyes widened in disbelief.

Xia Xibei's expression darkened.

“Are you really not paying me?” Deng Zhiqiang exclaimed, waving his hand. “I should be asking you for the money! Give me one hundred yuan!”

Despite her frustration, Xia Xibei managed a smile. She understood that Deng Zhiqiang was shameless, but he didn’t realize just how much.

Deng Zhiqiang had always thought Xia Xibei was pretty, though he had never fully appreciated her beauty, often looking past her. She typically kept her bangs low, hiding part of her face, and her personality was rather dull.

However, today was different; her face was fully visible, revealing a beauty that outshone even some female celebrities, making her look younger too.

As her smile tugged at his heartstrings, Deng Zhiqiang cleared his throat. “Ahem! I’m a kind man. Don’t worry about repaying the money. I can take you to the movies.”

Xia Xibei looked at him, her unspoken thoughts lingering in the air.

"Let's go to the movies. I'll cover the expenses."

"First, let's check into the hotel."

Xia Xibei sensed his unspoken motives, and her expression darkened.

"Just relax, I promise to treat you well... argh!"

Before he could finish, a scream escaped his lips.

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