Chapter 296 Heart in China

An Xiulan walked to the office of the CEO and knocked on the door before entering. She greeted him, “Mr Vance.”

“Miss An, I expect an explanation from you, “Mr Vance said, looking at her. He looked a bit angry but his icy demeanour was hiding his real emotions. He was not Boston’s top lawyer for nothing.

“About?” An Xiulan asked. She had an inkling what Mr Vance was angry about.

Mr Vance raised a paper in the air and gestured toward it. “This. What is it?”

“I don’t think I need to give you a separate explanation. What I wanted to say, I wrote everything in the letter, “An Xiulan replied with a smile. “I’m resigning and that’s final.”

She had been waiting to resign for a long time. When she was in college, she used to dream about going home every day but it was not possible. In her last year of law school, she got an internship at this company. After finishing law school, she got a permanent job in the company and along with it, she began doing her master’s degree. Although she wanted to go back home, she wanted to become something and then return. She wanted to tell her family that she earned something good in Boston.

These seven years, she worked day and night and reached here. It was not an easy journey but he was glad that she walked it. She was now a lawyer who had graduated from a prestigious law school.

“Ivy, “Mr Vance softly called her name. “You have been working here since your law school days. Among the tens of interns that came, you were selected because you had a spark that I need in a lawyer. It doesn’t make any sense that you want to quit now. We have been working for three years together now. You can discuss with HR if you have any problem in your job position but leaving is not a good option especially now that you are at a critical juncture of your career. I am sure you have heard that you are getting promoted.”

“Yes, “An Xiulan replied with a nod. “According to the promotion, I will be a family lawyer working under the firm. You know that’s not what I want.”

“Criminal law is not for you, “Mr Vance argued. She had been trying to join the criminal law department.

“I beg to disagree, “An Xiulan answered. “I have an LLM in criminal law to prove that this field is very much for me just like any other lawyer.” She took a small smile and went on, “Mr Vance, are you sure you are not saying that Criminal Law is not for me because I’m a woman and in your firm, there are no female criminal lawyers to convince you otherwise?”

Mr Vance heaved out a sigh and looked at the resignation letter. “If that’s what you want. I can refer you to other firms. You have been with us for three years, let’s not part on bad terms.”

An Xiulan gave a small smile to the man. “Thank you, Mr Vance. But I may not need your help. I’m returning home.”

“China?” Mr Vance asked, surprised.

An Xiulan gave a small nod. “I passed the bar exam.”

“Congratulations, “Mr Vance didn’t know what to say. This girl was the most headstrong and stubborn person he had ever met. If she had made this decision, there was nothing he could do to convince her otherwise.

An Xiulan gave him a bow. “Thank you for taking care of me all these years, Mr Vance. You are the best criminal lawyer in the firm. I learnt a lot from you.”

With this, she turned her head and left the office to pack her things. When Chloe and other employees saw her clearing her desk, they thought she was getting promoted just like the rumours said.

“You will be getting a separate office now. I’m so envious, “Chloe smiled. “Ivy, you will be asked to select a team to assist you. Please take me in. I don’t wanna work for Mr Smith.”

An Xiulan patted her shoulder. “I think you will do just fine under Mr Smith. Come on, I will treat you to a meal.”

Chloe touched her forehead and murmured, “Are you fine? Do you have a fever?”

“Stop being dramatic, “An Xiulan responded.

“You are actually treating me to a meal? Has the sun risen from the west? Why are you behaving so oddly? Don’t you have some high-profile cases to solve with big attorneys of the firm?” Chloe asked her.

“Actually, no, “An Xiulan gave her a rare smile. She tucked a strand of her long hair behind her ear and said, “My schedule is clear today. Don’t say no to a meal or you will regret it all your life.”

After the meal, Chloe was in shock. An Xiulan briefed her on the matter of resignation. She couldn’t understand why someone would want to leave such an amazing job offer just to go back to China. Wasn’t America better than China in all aspects? Why would An Xiulan return?

“You are leaving?” Chloe asked. “Just like this. I can’t understand what’s so good about China that neither you nor my mother can leave behind. Can’t you start a life here? In the next five years, you will be Boston’s hotshot lawyer.”

“My heart is still in China, “An Xiulan replied. “Seven years ago, when I came to this foreign city with my father, I promised myself that I won’t return until I’m something. It took me seven long and aching years to reach where I’m today. I’m tired now, Chloe. I just want to go back home. This place is amazing, indeed but it’s not what I want.”

“Okay, if you are happy with your decision, you can always return, “Chloe said with a smile. “Now that you are going back, are you putting your house on sale?”

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A/N: She is doing well, isn’t she?