The skewers arrived quickly, and Aunt Liu used very little chili to accommodate Luo Qingyuan.

Luo Qingyuan didn't have a big appetite to begin with. She wasn't picky about food; noodles were okay, but she really couldn't stand grilled skewers. So, after finishing her noodles, Luo Qingyuan put down her chopsticks.

Duan Ye: "Let's have some skewers. Uncle Liu's skewers are especially delicious."

Luo Qingyuan shook her head and refused: "I don't like it."

Duan Ye pursed his lips and didn't insist, but since he had already eaten dinner, he packed the skewers to take away.

Luo Qingyuan glanced back at the shop's name: Liu's Signature Noodles.

Although she doesn't like barbecue skewers, she finds this shop quite appealing and is willing to help promote it and expand the business.

The two quickly drove home.

The house felt like a home tonight, no longer empty. Luo Qingyuan went to take a shower first.

Duan Ye received a call from Duan Ze, informing him that Duan Ze would be going to H Prefecture for a six-month temporary post to handle a project, and that he would be promoted upon his return with a salary increase.

This was great news, and Duan Ye was overjoyed: "Brother, what time is your flight tomorrow? Should I take you there?"

Duan Ze was also very happy: "No need, no need. You should live a good life with your sister-in-law. It's just that I just found out that your sister-in-law is in Henglun and I have to leave. You should take good care of your sister-in-law in the future. Although the salary of high-level white-collar workers is high, the intensity is also high."

Duan Ye then belatedly realized: "Wait a minute, brother, you said Luo Qingyuan works at Henglun?"

Duan Ze: "Yes, she's a white-collar worker who's a senior board member. I heard she knows our boss's assistant, Sister Cheng, and they're quite close. Your sister-in-law is so amazing at such a young age. You should learn from her."

Duan Ye knew how impressive Henglun was; if his brother hadn't been a graduate student, he wouldn't have been able to get into Henglun.

Duan Ye was stunned: "The Sister Cheng you're talking about, is her name Cheng Suisui?"

There was a moment of silence on the other end, and Duan Ze broke down a bit: "How did you know?!"

Duan Ye: "When I went to pick up Qingyuan today, Cheng Suisui was there too, and she even called her by her name affectionately."

Duan Ze remained silent for an even longer time.

That's Cheng Suisui!

That's Cheng Suisui! All project summaries for the company have to go through Cheng Suisui before being forwarded to that person above. Cheng Suisui is known for her impartiality, exceptional business acumen, and doctoral degree. She's the boss's right-hand woman, and I've never heard of her being on good terms with anyone. I never expected this...

When Duan Ze remained silent, Duan Ye asked curiously, "What's wrong?"

Duan Ze snapped out of his daze: "It's nothing, it's just that your wife... is really something else."

After saying that, Duan Ze didn't say anything more. It was already remarkable that Luo Qingyuan, a girl, could reach such a height. He didn't have any intention of asking Luo Qingyuan for a promotion. After all, those people at the top were not easy to please. It was the right thing for him to get promoted through hard work.

The two chatted casually for a bit longer before hanging up.

Duan Ye was relieved: "No wonder he's so rich, a high-ranking special assistant..."

Duan Ye muttered a couple of things, then put the skewers in the refrigerator and went back to his room to take a shower.

Not long after, Luo Qingyuan came out in her pajamas to get some water. Duan Ye also came out in his pajamas, wanting to go to the kitchen to get some water. When his eyes met Luo Qingyuan's, he couldn't help but... turn a little red.

He hasn't gotten used to having a woman in his house yet.

Luo Qingyuan went to pour water and poured a glass for Duan Ye as well, saying, "Let's find some time to go home together and move all your things over."

Duan Ye took the warm water and asked curiously, "Miss Luo, did you get into character so quickly?"

Luo Qingyuan smiled and approached Duan Ye, tiptoed, and whispered in his ear, "I can get into character even faster, want to try?"

Duan Ye glanced sideways and only saw Luo Qingyuan's fair, long neck. For no reason, the scene from that night instantly flashed before his eyes. He had touched that neck before; it could be encircled by one hand...

Duan Ye couldn't stand such teasing; if it continued, he would definitely make another mistake.

Although they are legally married, Duan Ye still feels that their marriage is not legitimate.

After much deliberation, Duan Ye decided that he couldn't do *that* for the time being. But before he could say anything, Luo Qingyuan chuckled and said, "Look at you, you're all sweating. You're so easily teased."

Afterwards, Luo Qingyuan carried the water back to her room.

Duan Ye blushed slightly, wanting to say something, but standing there, he could only remain silent.

His life now is completely being pushed forward.

Duan Ye sighed and followed him back to his room.

the next day.

Luo Qingyuan went to work at Henglun, while Duan Ye went to work at the company. Their commutes were completely opposite, but their homes were located between the two companies, and the distances were about the same.

Cheng Suisui and Liu Yan were already waiting for Luo Qingyuan at the office door early in the morning, carrying the project.

But...

Luo Qingyuan didn't come; it was at the best upscale coffee shop in the city center.

When Luo Qingyuan arrived, the area had already been cleared out, and there were even guards standing at the entrance. Upon seeing Luo Qingyuan, they respectfully greeted her, "Young Miss, you've arrived."

Luo Qingyuan nodded without looking to the side, and then went inside.

Every two meters from the entrance to the upper floor, there were two bodyguards in suits standing face to face, and Luo Qingyuan could only pass between them.

Luo Qingyuan arrived at the elevator, and the bodyguard bowed respectfully: "Miss, the old lady is waiting for you upstairs."

Luo Qingyuan went inside and went up to the second floor. There were even more bodyguards standing there. Looking out, Luo Qingyuan couldn't see the end of the line of people, but everyone made way for her.

A woman in her forties or fifties came out.

Luo Qingyuan: "Wang Ma."

Aunt Wang came over, smiling kindly: "Miss, please go quickly, the old lady is waiting for you inside."

Luo Qingyuan nodded, glanced around, and felt a bit of a headache. Her grandmother always made such a big fuss; it was really outrageous.

"Everyone, get out of here. Don't just stand around."

Luo Qingyuan spoke, and Wang Ma nodded, then led everyone present away.

No one dared to look up at Luo Qingyuan; they all lowered their heads and walked away quickly.

Luo Qingyuan then walked inside: "Grandma, why can't you get rid of your flamboyant habit?"

An elderly woman with white hair and jeweled clothes stood up and looked behind Luo Qingyuan with a smile: "Where is my precious grandson-in-law?"

Luo Qingyuan said helplessly, "I didn't bring him."

The old lady's face darkened, and she calmly sat down, even pushing the unpleasant-tasting coffee in front of her further away.

The old lady said, "I, your grandma, pretend to be fashionable and sophisticated, yet I'm drinking this awful coffee. You didn't even bring your bride to see me when you got married..."

Luo Qingyuan quickly sent a message on her phone: Wang Ma, bring up the juice.

After doing all this, Luo Qingyuan slowly took the coffee that the old lady had used as a formality and took a sip.

Then she said, "Grandma, Aye is introverted and doesn't dare to see people."