Such a Rude and Noisy Woman

Chapter 234 A Small Party (Part One)

Leaning on the leather chair, Hiram lit up a cigarette and subtly took a deep drag. "Write a notice to

remind those who intend to resign to leave the company as early as possible. Oh, and that none of the

sub-companies of Streams will ever hire them again!

The employees who are committed to Streams and willing to stay will never have to worry about being

treated in an unfair manner. Never! The last thing we're worried about is the lack of talents. It's up to

them to decide whether they want to leave or not."

The general manager nodded, agreeing with Hiram and immediately responded,"Yes, Mr. Rong, I will

do it right away!"

After he left, Hiram thought to himself, 'These individuals were only lured by their willingness to pay

them good salaries. The Yan group has just cut a figure recently. It is impossible to predict the after-

effects thereof.

As a leading company, Streams has continued to grow for the past few decades. The company has

achieved a lot of success during the last couple of years. It is like a century-old tree, which is resilient

and maintains a a good reputation. The company has a large pool of talents. A clever man is able to

figure out which company is better within a single moment.'

The general manager left the office. As he walked, he saw Daniel in the corridor. He greeted,"Mr.

Zhuo!"

Daniel gently nodded his head and walked into Hiram's office.

"Mr. Rong, all the design drawings of Cliff Mountain have been completed. You can browse through

them, if you have time. I will make a presentation regarding these designs at next week's meeting."

Daniel placed a bound designs on Hiram's desk, without making direct eye contact with him.

Instead of viewing the designs, Hiram pointed to the chair next to him and looked at him. "Sit, please. I

have always respected your work, and this time is no exception. I'd like to believe that you won't ever

disappoint me."

Daniel sat down and looked at him with a sincere smile. "Now, don't say that, Mr. Rong. I have to follow

the procedure. I will continue to do a good job, finishing the revision within this month. In the event that

it is accepted, I will go back at the start of next month."

"So fast? How come?" Hiram lifted his eyebrows and kept his eyes focused on Daniel. He appreciated

his level of skill and ability to work under pressure, regardless of any other aspects. That was why they

were able to cooperate for many years. Daniel knew that Hiram expected a high level of dedication,

and a fine sense of work-ability from him.

Suddenly Daniel laughed. "Sir, although my company is small, it can't operate without me. It's my

company and I am in charge of it, just like a parent is in charge of his child. Mr. Rong, will you allow me

to go?"

Hiram also broke out in a laugh. "How can I force you to stay if you want to leave? I'm not a monster,

you know? Besides, I now owe you my gratitude and appreciation. Especially, since you saved Rachel

last time."

Daniel raised his hand to adjust the stud on his left ear. The smile on his face remained as he thought

about what Hiram had said. "Really?If you really want to thank me, Sir, you can increase my salary.

That would be far more useful!"

"Oh, no problem, Daniel. There is another thing I want to talk to you about. I want to host a small party

tonight in the Tulip Palace. Would you like to come?" Hiram looked at Daniel with a smile.

Daniel thought Hiram's invitation over for a moment and nodded. "Of course, can I invite a partner?"

"A woman?" Hiram asked his question in a playful, non-serious manner.

Daniel said without flinching,"Yes, a girl I met recently. We get along quite well. Would you mind?"

"No, not at all. Both of you are welcome." Hiram answered without any hesitation in his voice,

proceeding to look at Daniel calmly.

Snapping his fingers, Daniel stood up. "Well okay then, it's a date. I will meet you at the palace tonight!"

Another scene.

As Hiram left the building, Rachel took a phone call from her mother, Fannie.

Fannie really wanted a grandson, and had been pushing Rachel with the idea of getting pregnant.

"My baby girl, do you have any good news for me yet?"

Rachel sat in front of her desk and looked at the documents before answering her phone. "Mom, why

are you more eager than I am? Give it time."

"Don't give me that. I really want you to have a child. Do you remember the girls you grew up with from

our XH village? Their children have already turned five or six years old! So, I really don't understand

why you are delaying something as important as this! You still haven't been pregnant? How can I stay

calm?" Rachel knew that Fannie was mad at her for not having children yet. Especially, because

Rachel treated the matter as if it wasn't serious at all. Rachel was her only child and she wanted more

people in the family. Since she couldn't have any more of her own, she tried her best to urge Rachel to

have some children.

After turning a page of the documents she was reading, Rachel smiled and said,"Well, who knows.

Perhaps I will be pregnant soon. We'll just have to wait and see."

Fannie remained quiet for a moment, and then quickly responded to her daughter's suggestion. "Wait.

What do you mean perhaps? Do, do you mean what I think you mean? Are you pregnant?"

"Yes. Yes, I am." She answered, relieved and satisfied with her answer. Belongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.

Fannie immediately dropped the slice of pizza, and in shock, continued to ask. "My baby girl, are you

seriously this time? Are you sure? Am I really going to be a grandmother? Finally?"

"Yes, I went to the hospital yesterday." Rachel, thinking about what she wanted to say, paused and

continued. "The doctor told me that I have been pregnant for over a month. I was planning to tell you

when my baby is older and far more stable. You know, wait until he, or she, is 12 weeks old perhaps."

Rachel sighed. "However, you just took the words out of my mouth. How could I not tell you after what

you said?"

"You shouldn't wait to tell me something as important as this. Besides, I have a spectacular idea! What

about I hand the restaurant over to Emma and come take care of you? I don't want you to be alone."

After Fannie heard this news, the last thing she wanted to do was cook.

Rachel was annoyed, yet continued to smile. "Mom, stop being so overbearing. I am fine, and I can

look after myself. Besides, Hiram has employed two more servants, which means that there are

already too many people looking after me at home! I am taken care of. The only thing you have to

worry about, is managing your own restaurant and of course, visiting me, as per usual."

"Oh. Fine then. I will see you early in the morning. You shouldn't answer the phone for a long period at

a time. That's all now. Bye!" Filled with excitement, Fannie hung up the phone before Rachel could

even respond to her suggestion.

Rachel immediately shook her head with a smile on her face. She was pleased with herself. She knew

what Fannie would be like once she told her about the pregnancy. That was exactly why she didn't

want to tell Fannie the news and now there was no going back.

Fannie had very few children in her family. This made her very unhappy, as she wanted plenty of

children around as she grew older. That was why she was so excited when she heard the news. It was

due time that she became a grandmother.

Out of the studio, Rachel saw that it was still quite early. She asked Carl to drive her to the

supermarket, and called Hiram on her way there. She told him that she didn't have time to have lunch

with him.

Rachel went to the market to buy some daily necessities, given that some of the usual ones were

unsuitable for pregnant women.

"Rachel, the pregnancy is a really good thing. Do you really think I can't tell my aunt? " Carl helped her

carry the groceries and asked.

"Carl, that's not a good idea. I know it's a good news, but I only want to tell her once my baby is stable.

Anything can happen. I'd rather wait another month before sharing the news. You know, a lot of things

have happened in my family. I just don't want them to worry about me. Hiram already worries about me

enough." Rachel exhorted Carl. She had her reason to do this. She wasn't being unreasonable, nor

selfish. This was her baby.

Carl thought about it for a while and nodded. "I understand. I really do. It's all just very exciting, and I

think our family needs a little bit of excitement at times. Especially now, but you have my word. I won't

tell anyone about this. Besides, a month isn't that long.

However, Hiram did ask me to protect you wherever you go. The bodyguard will come over at any time

you like. Your safety is our main priority at the moment."

As Rachel came into the house, she suddenly smelled a delicious aroma. She understood that lunch

must have been ready. "Carl, since you're here, why don't you join me for lunch."

Once the night came, the autumn wind always blew gracefully. The weather was getting colder, yet the

leaves remained green.

Located in the best spot of the Tulip Palace, the three-floor villa was completely lit and seemed rather

inviting to anyone that entered the lobby.

Never had the villa been filled with so much excitement.

Even though that was the case, Luke seemed really depressed, as he took a sip of his wine. He looked

at the two couples placed opposite to him at the table, and said,"Are you done yet?Be careful of

showing your affection in public. Too much of anything is never a good thing. Especially you! Yes, I am

talking to you, Daniel. Best go home now!"

The girl in Daniel's arms was enchantingly beautiful, and her figure was on point with what men

perceived as down right gorgeous. Daniel firmly placed his eyes on Luke. "You are such a celebrated

lawyer in this city. Why don't you find yourself a girl and enter into a relationship yourself? There are

girls everywhere. How about I introduce you some girls?"

"Come on now!"

Luke sneered at Daniel, and then continued to look at another couple who seemed quite in love.

"Hiram, why don't you come with me? Let's go swimming! It seems way more fun than this."

Hiram took his hand off Rachel's shoulder and answered Luke quickly,"Fine, you go upstairs to change

your clothes and I will be there in a few minutes. Daniel, would you like to join us? Or, are you too busy

with..."

He looked at Daniel, who didn't seem interested at all. He was occupied with his new lady.