Although they were together, they didn't tell anyone.

The reason is simple: Zheng Wan didn't want to be questioned by all the women in the building, and Lu Yuan didn't want Shen Lingfeng to be alone.

The two secretly began dating, and Zheng Wan often used the excuse of going out to look at shops to see Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan is coming home more and more frequently now. He used to come home once every one or two months, but now he comes home once every two weeks.

I don't know if it was because the secrecy was too good, or if others were careless, but no one found out that they had been together for almost half a year.

That day, Zheng Wan was painting the walls in the shop when Lu Yuan suddenly returned.

It looks like he rushed over as soon as he got off work, since he hadn't even changed out of the shirt he was wearing underneath.

Seeing him panting, Zheng Wan immediately hugged him. "Why are you in such a hurry? You could have gone home and rested before coming back."

Lu Yuan put down his coat. "Your shop is almost finished being renovated, and I haven't been able to help much."

Zheng Wan brought him goggles and an apron. "My shop isn't big, I can manage by myself. Besides, they've helped me too, they all come here after work."

After Lu Yuan put on his apron, he helped Zheng Wan sit down and said, "Sit down and rest for a while."

As it approached the time to leave work, Chen Yiyi and Shen Lingfeng arrived.

Two people carried the carpenter-made signboard slowly towards us, afraid of accidentally smashing it.

As soon as Shen Lingfeng entered, he saw Lu Yuan. "You're on vacation today?"

Lu Yuan nodded, "Yes, take a day and a half off."

After Chen Yi came in, Lu Yuan said again, "Come to my house for dinner tonight. My dad made big steamed buns and specifically asked me to invite you."

Chen Yiyi really wanted to go, so he leaned close to Lu Yuan and said in a cheeky tone, "Can I bring Yiyi along too?"

Lu Yuan wanted to stick the brush up his nose. "Distance makes the heart grow fonder. Can you two stop being so glued together all the time?"

Zheng Wan brought them Cokes, and Shen Lingfeng had already started drinking them.

He burped and said, "Yuan'er, you wouldn't understand when you're in love. I advise you to get used to it sooner rather than later."

Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow but didn't say anything more.

Having finished most of the work, Lu Yuan sat down to rest for a while.

Chen Yiyi looked at the signboard covered with a red cloth and asked, "When do you plan to open?"

Zheng Wan shook her head. "My parents are still picking an auspicious day. Who knows when that will be?"

Shen Lingfeng patted her shoulder reassuringly, "That's how it is. Just focus on your preparations so you can open for business anytime."

After they finished packing their things, they left together.

When I got home, the yard was already full of people. Qi Yanche, whom I hadn't seen for a long time, had also returned from the office and was washing vegetables in the yard, while French Fries was playing ball next to him.

Before she could even say hello, Huang Yiyi rushed downstairs and threw herself into Chen Yiyi's arms, exclaiming, "It's been half a month! You're finally home!"

Chen Yi pinched her cheek. "I was busy, but I came back as soon as I finished."

As they were talking, Shen Lingfeng coughed twice and said, "Can't you be all lovey-dovey behind our backs? We two single dogs can't stand this!"

Lu Yuan played along perfectly, feigning unbearable pain, "Exactly!"

Seeing his terrible acting made her want to laugh, so she left first, otherwise she really would have burst out laughing.

Seeing that she was about to leave, Lu Yuan immediately said, "Come to my house for steamed buns later too?"

Zheng Wan had already reached the stairs when she shook her head. "No, Fourth Sister is currently testing dishes, so I have to try them too. I'll also be delivering some to your house later for you to try, so we can all choose together."

After saying that, Zheng Wan went upstairs to put her things away.

Shen Lingfeng glanced at Zheng Wan, then at Lu Yuan, and quietly moved closer to him. "Are you... finally ready to make your move?"

They already took it.

Lu Yuan watched Zheng Wan go upstairs and nodded casually, "Yes, I'm taking action."

Upon hearing this news, Shen Lingfeng was on the verge of tears. "You're finally going to take action. Dad is so proud of you."

Lu Yuan: "..."

I really want to tell this unfilial son right now!

A few days later, the shop was almost finished, and my parents had chosen a date for the opening: the ninth day of next month.

Zheng Wan and her fourth sister were both a little nervous, but their father was very calm and poured them two cups of tea.

“Doing business is something we Yudu people are born with. Just work hard and practically. Your mother and I will help you, and your sisters will come to help too,” Dad said.

Hearing her father say that, Zheng Wan felt a little more at ease.

Just as she was about to be touched, her father continued, "You're all grown up now. Once you've finished building your careers, it's about time you started thinking about finding a partner."

The fourth sister immediately covered her ears. "Dad, you're advising the wrong person! Even the eldest sister doesn't have one, so why are you talking to the two younger ones?"

Dad gets angry whenever his eldest sister is mentioned. "You think I didn't say anything? She's very opinionated and said she'll never get married in her life, and told me not to waste my breath."

Fourth Sister picked up her teacup and drank it all in one gulp. "I have my own ideas too, so please don't criticize me."

On the day the new store opened, the whole family went to cut the ribbon and take photos.

Business was good on the first day, with people still coming to eat until after 8 p.m.

Cheng Zhi looked at Zheng Wan, whose hands were trembling, and gave her advice, "You keep driving for now. When you're ready, you can start taking on apprentices. Your wrists can't take it if you're always driving alone."

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