Chapter 693: Chapter 694: Guan Xue Arrives (Part 1)
Jealousy and hatred had clouded Kang Jianâs eyes. He was ten years older than Li Tingyan, yet he was suppressed by him in every way. His wife, Yang Mei, also constantly said he was not as capable as Li Tingyan, which only made him more gloomy.
After sending off the pregnant woman, the boss unceremoniously said,
"Kang Jian, for speaking nonsense and contradicting your superiors, you are to be punished. There will be no promotions for you within two years."
Kang Jianâs face was full of defeat. He was already thirty-six years old, his health was failing, and he could no longer go to sea. It was already difficult to get a chance for promotion, and now with this punishment, thereâs even less room for advancement?
He was finished.
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The meeting ended quickly. Yang Mei was dragged home by Kang Jian, whose face was ashen, anticipating yet another bout of domestic violence.
After seeing off the bosses, several of Li Tingyanâs subordinates surrounded Nianyang with starry eyes.
Little Wu said, "Saozi, you were so cool just now!"
Dong Hu said, "I always thought men protected their wives. I never expected a wife could protect her man too!"
Li Tingyan pushed his head, "Go, go, what wife, call her Saozi, sheâs my wife!"
Monkey chuckled, "In my eyes, Saozi was 3.8 meters tall just now!"
Nianyang laughed, "Wouldnât that make me a giant?"
Sheng Feng animatedly said, "Boss Li, we all got promoted today. Youâre the biggest, so shouldnât you treat us to dinner?"
It was Saturday, and the company had given them the day off. Li Tingyan pondered for a few seconds, "Sure, Iâll treat!"
"Yay!"
A cheer erupted.
Nianyang said, "It just so happens Iâm here. The food outside isnât as tasty as mine. Why donât you all come to our place, and Iâll cook!"
With Saozi cooking, how could they refuse? Everyone eagerly nodded, looking forward to tasting Saoziâs culinary skills.
Li Tingyan quietly asked Nianyang, "With so many people, wonât you get tired?"
Nianyang blinked her eyes, "Nope, I have lots of ingredients I previously bought in my space that I havenât had the chance to use. Perfect for cooking for everyone, not wasting them!"
Li Tingyan smiled, "Looks like my wife is quite the planner. You havenât even married me yet, and youâre already saving for me."
Nianyang snorted softly.
The dinner was set for the evening. Nianyang and Li Tingyan spent the afternoon cooking together at home, spending four or five hours preparing a variety of exquisite dishes.
Everything was seasoned with the specially flavored Spiritual Spring water, making the food exceptionally fragrant. Everyone ate with relish, licking their plates clean, and helped Nianyang wash the pots and dishes before reluctantly leaving.
Nianyang was busy all afternoon, and during the meal, she was also plied with quite a bit of alcohol, leaving her tipsy and dazed on the sofa.
Li Tingyan fetched a basin of warm water to wash Nianyangâs feet, noticing she was muttering something, nodding her head.
Li Tingyan knew Nianyang couldnât handle her alcohol well and tended to recognize no one when drunk. He deliberately leaned in and said,
"Honey, what are you saying?"
Nianyang, with an innocent face, said, "Iâm saying that I like Ayan a lot, really really like, especially like!"
Li Tingyanâs heart melted and he mischievously said, "Do you like me that much? Then give me a kiss."
When she was sober, his wife rarely took the initiative to kiss him.
Nianyang stared at Li Tingyan for a long time, then asked in a daze, "Are you Ayan?"
"I am."
"Smooch."
The girlâs alcohol-scented lips landed on his face, making Li Tingyan exceedingly happy. He carried her back to the bed in the room. They hadnât slept in the same room for quite some time...