“Congratulations Senior, you got the promotion. They are promoting you to the best restaurant of Sweet Delicacy chain along with providing several other benefits”, the staff with a sweet English accent stood out to speak first.

He seemed to be extra excited as if he was waiting for this day to come for many long years.

When he heard such good news, Li Xue was also happy. She was more content to see the smiles of the people around her who were joyful in her happiness. This was the meaning of life to her.

A life where you are surrounded with the people who get happy in your happiness and sad in your sadness, helps when you need something while asking help when they need yours, without being formal. This is what a family means. Not needed to be blood related, if one’s heart is related then it’s enough to be called as a family, a happy family.

And God has gifted her with such family. Her life can’t be more blessed. “You are looking happier than me, Bojing. Anything special are you happy just on the surface?”, she said, looking at the boy whose excitement was clearly visible to everyone.

Though Li Xue knew that the boy was really happy for her but she can’t let go a good opportunity where she can tease the boy. He was the youngest among the team and truly was a sweetheart. The most obedient and the caring one.

“He is so happy because he got a girlfriend in the university, whom he has been chasing for the last one year”, a girl from behind said suppressing her laughter.

Bojing’s face turned blushing red as Li Xue ‘s brows quirked up in amusement. “Is that so? But aren’t you still in your university days? Are you going to marry at such a young age?”

“Sister Xue, they are just making fun of me because I am still not able to confess my feelings to her”, he complained. His expression changed into a serious one depicting the junior kid who got bullied by his seniors and now has come to report it to his class teacher.

Seeing his expression, Li Xue laughed out loud making everyone awestruck at her beauty. Her eyes got much smaller leaving only her long eyelashes in everyone’s view. Her face turned in a shade of pink giving the most beautiful pinkish glow to her ethereal beauty.

Everyone’s eyes became gentle as they looked at her laughing. Only one thought was ringing in their thoughts. ‘May the time stop just like this’. Her simple laughter took away their breath.

Not only the men but also the young girls who have joined the restaurant for the part time jobs or from training were also struck. There was no doubt that she was the beauty whom God created using his most precious time and efforts.

Li Xue was brought back to reality when she felt everyone’s stares on her. “Sorry, I never mean to laugh like this. Bojing you are really cute. But you should use this on the girl you like. She will really be a dumb one if she let go such an adorable boyfriend”

Bojing was also taken away by her. So when she said so many words to him, he wasn’t able to translate them in his mind. “Sister Xue, you should laugh more. You look really beautiful when you laugh like this”

He didn’t even realize and the words left his lips.

Li Xue, herself did not know how to react to such words. It’s been ages since she laughed like this outside. This type of laughter only came when she was with her devilic – angel. Not getting any suitable words to respond, she just gave a small nod.

“Okay now everyone should get back to their work. I will go and check things with the manager. She must be in her office”, she said and walked inside towards the cabin of the manager.

When she reached the cabin, she gave a knock to ask permission to get inside, “Good morning Manager!”.

A woman in her mid – 40s, wearing big round glasses was sitting behind the desk going through some journals. Hearing the knock at her cabin door, she looked up and a small smile got over her lips, “Ahh! Li Xue, you have come. Quickly come in! You must have got the news already. Congratulations!!”

Xue got inside and took her seat on the chair in front of the manager. “Thank You Manager! I never expected yet another promotion when I got a pay raise, just a few moments back. This must be because my manager thinks really high for me”.

“Hahaha… You are really a very capable employee under me. How can I let my employee be at loss? You deserve a lot better. Because of your dessert recipes, our restaurant is running really good. You definitely deserved this”, the manager said with a proud expression.

“Thank You for thinking so high of me Manager. You really helped me where I am now”, she said with utmost gratefulness.

“But this time your promotion has brought us a great loss, dear. You are promoted to be the head dessert chef at the best 5 star rated restaurant in a different city. Your opportunity scope has become the best one and you will be getting the best chances to prove yourself from here on. And I am happy for your little one too. She must already be bored of this small city. Now she can go to the big city for a change”, The manager said with a smile.

The manager has known Li Xue from the day she has set her foot in this small city. She didn’t know much about her but the thing that compelled her to help this girl was the life that was growing inside her.

Knowing her side of the story wasn’t important, the thing that mattered was the heart that was continuously asking her to help her, saying that she wasn’t guilty of the things this world was accusing her for.

And now looking at her for so many years, she knew her decision of believing her was not wrong. She was a girl with beauty, skill and a kind heart.

“Ah is it important to accept this promotion. I mean I like this place and am very much comfortable here”, Li Xue said as she really didn’t have the heart to leave this place and the people here. They have really become a family to her.

“Silly it’s a chance you shouldn’t miss. Even in your weirdest dreams. Just grab it and prove it. We will always be there for you. And also think about the sweet little one, she would have a better future there”, the manager explained.

“Okay I know you are thinking for me and Li Wei. So I won’t make you more concerned about it. Where is my next destination, Manager” she asked as she really had to think about her angel. She deserves a better future to live in.

“That’s like my girl. Your next destination is Jingling City, the best place anyone can think to work”, the manager said with full confidence.

But the face of Li Xue lost all its color as the memories from the past flooded in her present thoughts.