Lingxiao Manor, on the first floor of the dining room, two servants were busy arranging exquisite tableware and fresh flowers.
Outside the villa, as soon as Cheng Shi parked the car, Tang Xiaowan couldn’t wait to open the car door and hurriedly got out. She knew someone must be getting impatient.
When Tang Xiaowan entered the dining room, she indeed saw Leng Lingxiao already sitting in his usual spot, waiting for her. He watched Tang Xiaowan walk in with a smile, his handsome face filled with relief and deep affection.
Tang Xiaowan quickly walked over to Leng Lingxiao, gently sat down, straightened her bangs, and the ruby bracelet on her wrist shimmered in the light.
"I’m back," Leng Lingxiao said tenderly.
"Sorry, Huahua, did you get anxious waiting?" Tang Xiaowan asked, her eyes fixed on Leng Lingxiao, the brightness of her eyes tinged with a hint of apology.
She knew what he was worried about.
Leng Lingxiao shook his head, his eyes filled with adoration, "Silly girl, why apologize? You must be exhausted. Eat plenty later and take care of yourself."
"Yes, I am really tired," replied Tang Xiaowan, coquettishly twisting her neck.
"I’ll give you a good rub after we’ve eaten."
The two of them silently gazed at each other, sharing an unspoken understanding and affection. Tang Xiaowan felt warmth in her heart, soaking in Leng Lingxiao’s fervent care. She knew how important she was to him and was aware that Li Zishen’s visit had made him feel insecure.
Leng Lingxiao didn’t say it, but Tang Xiaowan understood very well: he was just being stubborn, unwilling to admit it!
Meanwhile, the servants brought out one delicious dish after another, wafting out inviting aromas. Tang Xiaowan’s stomach had already been growling with hunger, she swallowed her saliva, eagerly looking forward to the dishes.
"Try this medicinal meal, I prepared it especially for you," Leng Lingxiao said softly.
Tang Xiaowan joyfully eyed the hot medicinal meal in the clay pot on the table, thrilled, "Wow, this is great to nourish my mind!"
"Has Ye Wanhua called yet?" Leng Lingxiao asked with concern.
"No, I shared my ideas with Grandma, maybe Grandma... and then Wang Jinhui, and then Wang Junchen. Ye Wanhua might know by now."
Leng Lingxiao nodded in agreement, "Hmm, our Tangtang is indeed clever as snow!"
So, the two of them began to taste the food.
They enjoyed each other’s company, and the dining room was filled with a blissful atmosphere, which lasted until an hour later when they finished their meal and went to the main bedroom on the second floor.
Working is indeed much more exhausting than studying!
Tang Xiaowan lay lazily on the sofa, reveling in the skilled massage Leng Lingxiao was giving her shoulders, while pondering the future of Chihai Hotel.
"Still thinking about that Deputy General Manager issue?"
"Actually... the problem with Zhang Dong is not the only issue the hotel has. His two-faced behavior is just a very tiny part of the challenges I face, mainly because I lack experience in hotel management. Winning people over... might take some time, and there’s so much specialized knowledge I need to start learning, so I don’t feel confident."
Leng Lingxiao listened quietly, waiting for Tang Xiaowan’s next words.
"My little Tangtang is exceptionally smart, with an excellent memory. Just take a quick look to get a simple understanding; it’s not like an entrance exam. No need to be afraid."
Hearing this, Tang Xiaowan beamed with a smile, "Right, exactly. What do I have to be afraid of, they should be the ones afraid! You have no idea how I scared that Zhang Dong today. Hmph! It makes me angry just thinking about it, he was far too bold!"
Leng Lingxiao nodded, "Such behavior absolutely cannot be tolerated, he must be replaced as soon as possible."
"That’s why we need a Deputy General Manager."
"Li Zishen came to see you this morning, didn’t mention the weekend meet-up... probably because he got some news. Did he recommend anyone to you from the hotel industry, like a classmate or something?"
"Yes, you’re so clever, aren’t you? Her name is Xue Yuting, her husband is a lawyer, and she’s a university alumna."
"As if I wouldn’t know with all his sneaking around... I’ve checked into it beforehand. If she’s suitable, use her, it doesn’t matter. Don’t worry, I’m not that petty."
Tang Xiaowan slowly sat up, taking a deep breath as though an invisible weight had been lifted from her shoulders. She suddenly felt that the problems she worried about weren’t really problems at all.
Even when Leng Lingxiao was jealous of Li Zishen, he still considered things from her perspective.
"Huahua, you’re so kind!"
"Silly girl, do you need me to check... that Xue Yuting’s background for you?"
Tang Xiaowan smiled sweetly and gently kissed Leng Lingxiao’s forehead, softly saying, "I don’t want to use someone he recommended. I still prefer to choose on my own, it feels more comfortable that way."
Leng Lingxiao’s eyes lit up with a pleased smile, "Hmm, you’re the boss, what you say goes."
"Come on, let’s continue. And my waist, too—meetings are so exhausting, it’s really sore." Tang Xiaowan said in a delicate voice as she slowly lay down on the couch.
"Alright, let’s continue."
Watching his little wife’s sleepy face, Leng Lingxiao felt much more at ease.
By keeping her busy every day with things to do and occupying her time, she wouldn’t think about investigating the Mei Garden night attack. Perhaps, as time went by, she would forget about it.
In Huang City, at the Wang Mansion.
Since Tang Xiaowan refused Ye Wanhua’s offer to recognize her as a daughter, Ye Wanhua didn’t even eat lunch, and now Wang Junchen was comforting her.
"It’s not that she doesn’t like you—it’s just like she said, she can consider you a friend, right?"
"Ah, that kid Xiao Wan... she’s actually quite kind! Saying it like that, she’s just concerned about my feelings, trying to comfort me, I know."
"Nonsense, how could that be? I think... Xiao Wan probably did it because of Dad. Think about it, if Dad and Tang Mei get together, we would be one family, and Xiao Wan would naturally become our daughter. But if she recognizes you as her mom first, the order would be a bit inappropriate. Think about it, could that be it?"
Ye Wanhua pondered for a moment, sorted out the sequence, and it seemed to actually make sense.
A trace of a smile flashed across her lips.
"Are you hungry? Shall we go eat something?" Wang Junchen let out a long sigh of relief and asked tenderly.
"Sure, I’ll take a shower first."
Wang Junchen nodded, then got up with a smile and headed straight for the study.
However, his expression turned cold the moment he entered the study, his smile fading; Tang Xiaowan’s rejection had undoubtedly angered him.
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So, he quickly opened his laptop and began dealing with the overseas company’s business.
The plan to expand into the domestic pharmaceutical market was already progressing in an orderly fashion, but Wang Junchen couldn’t afford to relax for even a moment. This was something he had to focus on; otherwise, he would miss a great opportunity.
Moments later, there was a knock at the door.
After receiving permission to enter, Jiangbei swiftly came in, holding a manila file envelope and a brand-new black mobile phone.
He then placed the items on the corner of the desk.
"Is everything arranged?" Wang Junchen released the mouse and asked indifferently.
Jiangbei nodded, "Yes, as per your instructions."
Wang Junchen, after hearing this, stared ahead, leaned back slightly, and tapped his right hand on the desk intermittently. Although it was light, it gave off a sense of unspoken authority.
"Very well, let’s just wait and watch the show!"
But Jiangbei seemed a bit worried; he took a few bold steps closer to Wang Junchen and asked softly, "What if he doesn’t agree?"
Wang Junchen’s eyes darkened as he glanced at the file envelope, his lips curving into a subtle cold smirk.
"If he doesn’t agree... then we’ll just add more fuel to the fire."