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Lu Yan suddenly turned off the television, and the sound of the screen going dark made Ding Dapeng feel a bit awkward.
However, he was used to such expressions. After all these years, even though they argued, his wife never threatened him with divorce. It was just a matter of fighting at the head of the bed and making up at the foot.
"Come on, Jiang, sit down. What are you and Ding Zhengnan planning to do?" Ding Dapeng didn't have many quirks; showing a long face because he was angry at someone was the dumbest thing to do. Besides, he actually appreciated this person. Except for his slightly poor background, he lacked nothing in terms of ability and fortune.
“Uncle Ding, Ding Zhengnan and I are going to a gathering later, a company dinner,” Jiang Yizhou said, feeling a bit restless. Having such a good relationship with his father-in-law naturally made him uneasy; who knew what calculations were in his mind.
“Jiang, do you eat apples?”
“Yi Zhou, do you drink tea?”
“Yi Zhou, how many people are there in your family? Are your parents both alive?”
“Yi Zhou, tell me how you came up with so many ideas?”
Seeing Ding Zhengnan elegantly coming down from upstairs and walking towards them, Jiang Yizhou felt relieved as he had been pulled along by Ding Dapeng for quite some time to understand the situation. He stood up from his seat to greet his girlfriend.
Since they were at her house and there was an unsupportive mother-in-law present, Jiang Yizhou didn’t make any intimate gestures but naturally took Ding Zhengnan's compliant hand and rushed to say, “Uncle and Auntie, the food at the table is waiting for us! We’ll be leaving now!”
He was afraid of being held back again for too long.
“Remember to come back on time tonight!” Lu Yan's face twitched a bit, but in the end, she didn’t want to discourage her daughter. She could support her for twenty years; even the inheritance could sustain her into old age. However, she could only teach her for twenty years. After that, it was up to her to try things out; she was merely providing a safety net.
Ding Zhengnan seemed not to have heard this reminder as she nestled beside Jiang Yizhou and walked out of the room, closing the door behind them as they left home.
Only the two of them were left. Lu Yan glanced at her husband and sighed, “It’s just us now. What do you want to eat? I’ll make it for you.”
Ding Dapeng could sense his wife's disappointment. He put down the newspaper he had been flipping through and embraced her from behind. “Honey, who are you angry with? Cheer up!”
This was a perfect opportunity to reconcile with his wife; he had quite a few tricks up his sleeve when it came to dealing with women.
“You’re all mad at me! Everyone is never home! Boo hoo…”
The lights went out below.
After parking the car, Jiang Yizhou led the girl into the Weilan Renjia Hotel. The company had already booked a large private room with two tables. With nine people from the company, plus Ma Huateng and Zhang Zhidong, it was just enough.
As soon as they entered the private room and saw Jiang Yizhou with the girl by his side, the initially lively atmosphere seemed to freeze. This was mainly because there were quite a few women around Jiang Yizhou, including Song Rushi and Li Yue.
The people in the company had their suspicions, but without any concrete evidence or testimony, it all faded away.
Could this be the main partner?
They exchanged glances, then looked over at the main table, and an awkward atmosphere spread.
"Boss, who is this?" Li Jian, who was usually bold, asked.
"My girlfriend, Ding Zhengnan. Don't just stand there dumbfounded; get back to what you were doing," Jiang Yizhou scanned the room and raised his fist. "I’ll beat you all up!"
"Oh, so it's Sister-in-law! Hello, Sister-in-law!" Li Jian gestured to others, and soon a chorus of "Sister-in-law! Hello!" filled the room.
This was Ding Zhengnan's first time seeing Jiang Yizhou so confidently declare her as… as…
She felt increasingly shy, her cheeks flushed even more vividly, completely different from how she had acted when they first met.
Jiang Yizhou glanced sideways; he noticed how long her hair had grown since their first encounter when she had been quite headstrong and unreasonable with her short hair that left her delicate neck exposed.
He himself was also someone who wouldn’t back down easily. Oh, he still wasn’t one to yield easily. However, due to a series of fateful coincidences, he and Ding Zhengnan had transitioned from enemies to friends. Along this journey of life, she had chased after him, waiting for him and wanting to walk alongside him…
He didn’t understand why people could be so strange—how some inexplicable reasons or certain scenes could make one's heart race. Perhaps it was every time he made her a meal that feelings blossomed or maybe it was the bonds formed through prolonged companionship.
The girl’s inexplicable affection puzzled him; he felt lost and doubtful while distancing himself. He avoided it based on his own experiences…
Yet she continued to chase after him relentlessly, lingering despite his rejections and ignoring her enthusiasm while still hesitating.
Gradually moved by her warmth and love, he found himself melting little by little. Now he could touch the long hair she had grown out for him without hesitation and declared, "This is my girlfriend!"
However, the others were not as indifferent; they gazed at the two with deep affection, feeling a mix of jealousy and admonition in their hearts. It was akin to the feelings of countless single individuals, often referred to as "single dogs," who felt a pang of sourness.
Ma Huateng and Zhang Zhidong, also known as Xiao Xiao, offered their blessings. Qin Yi was somewhat surprised; it was strange to see this awkward and principled guy transformed in such a way. By the way, she had been brought along by Li Yue.
Then there was Li Yue, who looked at Jiang Yizhou with a somewhat complicated expression but ultimately said nothing. As for Song Rushi, she remained true to her anti-marriage stance, only considering borrowing from this seemingly exceptional guy when she needed seeds; otherwise, she had no other thoughts.
After exchanging glances for a while, Jiang Yizhou, feeling a bit stiff in the neck from the attention, noticed the reactions of those around him. "What are you looking at? Never seen a couple flaunting their love and torturing single dogs? If you're envious, go find someone yourself! Valentine's Day may have passed, but there's still Qixi!"
With that distraction, Jiang Yizhou wrapped his arms around Ding Zhengnan's waist. She was dressed rather lightly and kept leaning against him tightly throughout.
Jiang Yizhou had previously joked, "Don't just care about style; pay attention to warmth too!"
The girl simply nodded vigorously and rubbed her head against Jiang Yizhou. He didn't have much else to say.
"Come on, everyone! Don't just stand there! Now that everyone is here, let's get started!" Jiang Yizhou felt a flutter in his heart and spoke casually.
"Who has any appetite? Seeing how lovey-dovey you two are makes me feel full!" Li Yue remarked somewhat sarcastically, but her comment didn't stand out much amidst the actions of those around them.
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