Seeing that I hadn't touched my chopsticks yet, Yan Meng smiled and jokingly said, "Why aren't you eating? Are you afraid I'll poison you?"

I picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of meat and put it in my mouth. It tasted sour and sweet, not greasy at all.

I gave him a thumbs-up in surprise and praised him generously: "I didn't expect that a pampered boss like you could cook so well!"

"I'm used to it."

I was clearly praising him, but Yan Meng lowered his eyes dejectedly, "I learned to cook since I was very young, but now cooking has become a pleasure in life for me."

I was stunned for a moment, then thought of Yan Meng's experience.

When Lou Xiaoyun founded Bailu Clothing, she must have spent a lot of time and energy on the company, which forced Yan Meng, who was still a child, to become independent early on.

Yan Meng was at an age when he should have been releasing his childish nature, but he didn't grow up under his mother's care. I couldn't help but think of myself, and I suddenly felt empathy and a little sorry for him.

If Lu Jing had not stolen the design drawings, perhaps Lou Xiaoyun would not have become so angry that she fell seriously ill, and might still be alive now.

Unfortunately, there is no if.

Lou Xiaoyun died of illness, leaving Yan Meng alone and helpless, while Lu Jing enjoyed the happiness of family life, family harmony, and even held a high-profile birthday party.

If I were Yan Meng, I would also hate Lu Jing's family.

Thoroughly understanding his feelings, I put down my chopsticks and asked him seriously, "Yan Meng, I understand how much you hate the Lu family, but is revenge all you want in life? What if you successfully avenge your mother and punish Lu Jing and the entire Lu family? What then? What are you going to do next?"

Given Lu Zhiyuan's character, if Yan Meng takes revenge on the Lu family, Lu Zhiyuan will definitely retaliate.

Hatred is endless, and revenge will only deepen hatred, not reduce it.

When he heard my question, Yan Meng paused.

He didn't answer, but instead forced an unfathomable smile, then picked up some food and put it in my bowl.

"Eat more. The doctor said you've been a little malnourished lately."

He was clearly trying to change the subject, which showed that he didn't trust me in his heart and wouldn't reveal his thoughts to me.

I knew what to do and didn't ask any more questions, just focused on eating the food Yan Meng made.

After dinner, I went to the kitchen to wash the dishes, and Yan Meng sat in the living room for a while.

When I came out of the kitchen, he was flipping through the book on sales techniques that I had placed on the coffee table.

I blushed and walked over to him, snatching the book from his hand. I took two steps back to prevent him from snatching it away again, muttering, "You're a business owner, there's no need to read these things."

I bought these books when I was first transferred to the sales department, just to give myself some confidence as I had just entered the industry. In fact, the content in them is of no use at all.

Yan Meng teased me with a smile, "Did you intend to close the deal with Bailu Clothing with these books?"

"No. I'm not that naive."

When I went to discuss Bailu Clothing, I was completely stuck there and had to meet Yan Meng. Also, because I had met Yan Meng before and knew him a little, I took a gamble.

Yan Meng smiled without saying anything, looking at me with a slightly amusing look.

I quickly changed the subject and reminded Yan Meng of the time: "Boss Yan, it's already afternoon. You must have a lot of things to deal with at your company, right? Don't let me delay your work because of you. I would be guilty of a great sin."