Chapter 256 Let's continue

"Opening hours?"

Zhong Wan asked in surprise, "Uncle, you can decide. Lin Yan'an and I are both fine with it."

Hearing this, He Qijiang on the other end of the phone smiled and said, "Isn't this to make it easier for you to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony?"

"And Wanwan, you're so capable now, you can see those things..."

He Qijiang said vaguely, implying something, "So we were thinking, let you see, when would be auspicious for us to open? Should we open before or after the New Year? It would be convenient while you're at home."

Zhong Wan was both amused and exasperated upon hearing this. She turned her head to look at Lin Yan'an and met his smiling eyes.

Zhong Wan said helplessly, "Uncle, I really can't do this. I don't know how to read the almanac. Why don't you look at the almanac and see which day is auspicious for opening the business?"

He Qijiang was the first to refuse: "How can we be so careless? The opening ceremony is a big day!"

"Why not? We can look it up in the almanac, or Uncle, you can ask someone to calculate a date."

He Qijiang sighed helplessly: "Alright, I'll take another look."

After finishing that, he changed the subject and asked curiously, "Wanwan, when are you and Yan An leaving?"

Zhong Wan actually knew about this.

However, she turned to look at Lin Yan'an and replied, "His film crew starts work on the eighth day of the new year, so let's leave on the seventh."

"And what about you? Are you still going to come along and play?"

Zhong Wan smiled and shook her head: "It depends. The shop can't be left unattended, so I'll focus on keeping an eye on the shop."

"Um."

He Qijiang nodded: "Okay, let's leave it at that for now. I have something to do, so I'll hang up first."

"good."

Just as Zhong Wan agreed, He Qijiang hurriedly said, "By the way, we're slaughtering a pig tomorrow, you all come over to eat."

"Okay, sure."

After hanging up the phone, Zhong Wan relayed He Qijiang's message, and then asked curiously, "Mom, does my uncle raise pigs?"

He Qilan played a pair of royal flushes to end the game, then smiled as she collected the cards and said, "No way."

"It's your project. The veteran employees feel much less busy than before. The construction is being handled by a construction company, so they don't need to do any work. They just help with cleaning and planting flowers and plants."

“They’re all so bored that they’re asking your uncle to come up with ideas and find them work, because they’re afraid of being fired.”

"Your uncle has made that promise so many times, and they're all still so bored."

Zhong Wan was quite surprised to hear this: "Weren't they told to wait for further notice at home? Why are they all going to work?"

He Qilan shrugged: "They said they don't feel at ease if they don't work and only receive a monthly living allowance for white-collar workers."

"Then your older brother and the others organized a group and made use of that open space in the south, letting those who wanted to raise pigs raise pigs and those who wanted to grow vegetables grow vegetables."

Zhong Wan felt helpless listening to this.

Wouldn't it be better for everyone to just stay at home and keep their spare change?

How can a person go looking for trouble?

However, Zhong Wan quickly understood. These simple and honest villagers were used to making a living with their own hands, and they might really feel uncomfortable if they suddenly had free time.

She shook her head helplessly and smiled, "It's fine, anyway, it's just sitting there empty. It'll make me feel more at ease if we give them something to do."

That makes sense.

After shuffling the cards, He Qilan glanced at the swirling snow outside the window and said, "It looks like this snow isn't going to stop anytime soon. The road there tomorrow might be difficult to travel."

Lin Yan'an glanced out the window and replied with a smile, "Don't worry, Mom, I'm a pretty good driver. Just drive slowly."

Zhong Yuansheng looked at Zhong Suisui, who was sleeping soundly nestled on his lap, and said in a low voice, "It's okay. Yan An and Wanwan are both good drivers, and the pig-slaughtering feast won't be early, so there's no rush."

He Qilan smiled and nodded: "It's perfect timing to pick up Uncle Zhou and the others tomorrow as well."

At this point, she glanced at the people present and asked with a smile, "Want to play again?"

Zhong Wan quickly shook her head: "No, no, I'll chat for a while and then go back to sleep."

Seeing her eagerness to refuse, the other three burst into laughter.

Zhong Wan was also helpless.

Her parents are very experienced, and although her boyfriend is a novice, he can remember the cards...

She was the only one who lost that night /(ㄒoㄒ)/~~.

The family chatted for a few more minutes before going back to their rooms to wash up and prepare for rest.

At night, Zhong Wan lay in bed, but she couldn't fall asleep.

My mind keeps drifting back to Uncle Fu, to the image of him turning into starlight and merging into the snow, and to his final, serene smile…

"Still thinking about Uncle Fu?"

Lin Yan'an sensed the movement beside him, turned to the side, reached out and pulled her into his arms, and asked in a low voice.

"Um."

Zhong Wan skillfully found a comfortable position in his arms and replied softly, "I just feel... a little sorry for Uncle Fu."

"Although the ending was a happy one, I still feel empty inside."

Behind every obsession lies a person's entire life.

Lin Yan listened quietly to her rambling, tightened his arms around her, and affectionately rested his chin on her forehead, gently comforting her, "But you've put an end to their lives."

"A warm and perfect ending. Wanwan, you are amazing and did a great job."

His voice was deep and sexy, almost magical.

Zhong Wan felt a warm feeling in her heart after hearing this. She smiled slightly and tilted her head up to kiss Lin Yan'an's lips: "You're so good with words. This is a reward for you."

"hehe."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yan'an couldn't help but laugh. He lowered his head slightly, his gaze fixed on Zhong Wan's red lips. He placed one hand on the back of her head and the other tightly around her, and whispered with a smile, "Then this reward isn't enough."

After saying that, without waiting for Zhong Wan's response, he lowered his head and leaned closer.

"I'll collect my reward myself."

As soon as he finished speaking, his lips pressed tightly against Zhong Wan's lips.

Feeling his familiar scent, Zhong Wan's eyes instantly filled with smiles. She wrapped her arms around his neck and tilted her head back in response.

As night deepened, the snow outside the window seemed to have snowed much heavier.

A biting wind howled in, instantly silencing the intimate sounds in the room.

When the kiss ended, Zhong Wan leaned breathlessly against Lin Yan'an's chest, her cheeks flushed, but her eyes were full of tenderness and smiles.

"Do you still feel empty inside now?"

Lin Yan'an raised his hand and covered her face, his thumb lingering on the corner of her lips in an ambiguous way: "Hmm?"

Zhong Wan smiled sweetly at Lin Yan'an's face and said coquettishly, "There's still a little bit left, what should we do?"

Lin Yan'an chuckled, instantly understanding the meaning behind her words. His hand also slipped under her clothes, and he looked at Zhong Wan in a low, sexy voice, saying, "Then let's continue."

"Okay~"