Chapter 40 Don't eat his food

Guan Qing, dressed in a beige dress, was elegant and understated: "I came to Nancheng on some business, and I happened to hear that you were here, so I asked for your address and came over."

"Songyan, I would like to ask you for a favor."

"What?"

"I want to join Rongzheng Group."

Zhou Songyan looked up at her but didn't say anything.

Guan Qing lowered her head, twisting her fingers helplessly.

"I want to work, but I've sent out so many resumes and haven't received any responses. I didn't realize the job market in China was so bad."

"I just returned to China and don't know many people, but the most capable person I know is you. Songyan, can you help me?"

...

Li Mai was busy as soon as she got home and didn't have time to check her phone.

After she finished showering and relaxed in bed for a while, she reached for her phone and opened it.

He was surprised to receive a message from President Ji.

Thinking it was work-related and that President Ji had some instructions, she quickly clicked on it.

But I saw a photograph.

The photo shows Zhou Songyan and a woman.

She had seen that woman before; she worked at Rongzheng Group and her name was Guan Qing.

The two seemed to be talking about something, and Guan Qing lowered her head shyly.

Zhou Songyan looked down at her.

One was tall and imposing, the other petite and delicate.

A perfect match.

Li Mai felt as if a gash had been cut open in her heart, and blood was flowing out.

pain……

Zhou Songyan explained that Guan Qing was not his ideal woman, but Guan Qing's eyes told him that their relationship was not so simple.

She turned off the screen and the lights, staring at the ceiling in the darkness.

She kept reminding herself that it was impossible for her and Zhou Songyan to be together.

But the thought of him being with other women still pains her.

That night, Li Mai couldn't sleep and only slept for three hours before getting up to make breakfast.

Chengcheng noticed Li Mai's dark circles and asked with concern, "Mom, didn't you sleep well?"

Li Mai forced a smile: "Yeah, I'm having trouble sleeping."

"Why?"

"There's no reason why. That's just how adults are. Sometimes we have insomnia for no reason."

Chengcheng: "So it turns out that adults also have their troubles."

He doesn't suffer from insomnia and sleeps soundly every day.

Li Mai chuckled: "Of course! And adults have more worries. Children are the happiest. They don't have to think so much. They can eat and sleep as usual. Baby, you should cherish your childhood."

Chengcheng pursed his lips: "But I want to grow up quickly, I want to share my mother's worries, I don't want you to work so hard."

Li Mai was moved again early in the morning, put down her chopsticks and hugged Chengcheng.

...

Another day at work, and it's the weekend.

Li Mai took Chengcheng to the science museum once.

On Sunday, You Huan treated the mother and son to a meal out.

The three of them ate and then went shopping.

Time flies.

Monday arrived quickly again.

Li Mai arrived at the company, and Ji Wangyu returned from his business trip.

Li Mai went in to report on her work, while Ji Wangyu listened absentmindedly.

After Li Mai finished reporting on her work, she handed over a document: "President Ji, this data needs your signature."

Ji Wangyu glanced at it and signed his name in the lower right corner.

Li Mai closed the document: "President Ji, if there's nothing else, I'll be going now."

"etc."

Ji Wangyu called out to her.

Li Mai turned around: "President Ji, is there anything else you need?"

Ji Wangyu pursed his lips, paused for a moment, and then asked, "Have you seen the photos?"

Li Mai replied calmly, "I saw it."

"What...are you thinking?"

“Zhou Songyan has nothing to do with me now. I can’t control who he contacts.”

Ji Wangyu looked at her intently.

Aren't you sad?

Li Mai didn't want to answer the question, nor was it appropriate to discuss this topic with her boss.

"President Ji, I'll head out now."

Ji Wangyu didn't press her further: "Li Mai, wait for me in the garage when you get off work. I have something for you."

Li Mai nodded in confusion.

She wasn't confused about what Ji Wangyu wanted to give her; rather, it was because Ji Wangyu called her Li Mai.

Ji Wangyu always called her Secretary Li.

After getting off work, Li Mai went to the garage, sat in the car, and called Cheng Cheng.

Just as I hung up the phone, someone knocked on the car window.

Li Mai rolled down the car window, and Ji Wangyu handed her a bag: "Fresh flower cakes and beef jerky from Nancheng."

Li Mai was flattered and did not accept the invitation.

Ji Wangyu stuffed the bag into her arms: "I brought some for everyone, it's pretty good, you should try it when you get back."

I heard that everyone has it.

Li Mai was relieved.

He accepted it with peace of mind: "Thank you, Mr. Ji!"

Even while on a business trip, he still thinks of his subordinates. Ji Wangyu is truly a good boss.

Goodbye, Mr. Ji!

Ji Wangyu waved his hand and turned to walk towards his Maybach.

...

When Li Mai returned home, she saw Zhou Songyan sitting casually on her small sofa.

Her long legs stretched out a long way.

Extremely discordant.

Chengcheng was sitting to the side reading a book. Hearing the sound, he ran over and called out, "Auntie!"

Li Mai smiled and ruffled his hair.

Li Mai put the bag Ji Wangyu gave her on the shoe cabinet and bent down to change her shoes.

Zhou Songyan looked at the bag with the words "flower cake" written on it, and his face instantly darkened.

He strode up to Li Mai and asked, "Did Ji Wangyu give this to you?"

Li Mai was stunned for a moment: "What?"

Zhou Songyan gestured with his chin toward the bag.

Li Mai realized what was happening and said, "Oh, yes, President Ji brought us all some food."

"Oh!"

Zhou Songyan snorted dismissively.

I picked up the bag and threw it into the trash can.

What are you doing?

Li Mai quickly picked it up.

Wasting food is shameful.

Zhou Songyan threw the bag into the trash can again.

"Li Mai, try picking one again! Don't eat his food!"

Li Mai was speechless: "Zhou Songyan, can't you be reasonable?"

Ignoring his threats, Li Mai picked up the bag and took it into the kitchen.

Zhou Songyan was so angry that he kicked the trash can.

Chengcheng glanced at him and said, "My aunt hates wasting food the most."

Zhou Songyan pursed her lips, looking at the identical bag on the coffee table, her sour taste almost rising in her mouth.

Li Mai only noticed the bag on the coffee table when she finished cooking.

She turned to look at Zhou Songyan.

Zhou Songyan turned her face away.

He didn't expect that bastard Ji Wangyu would also bring Li Mai some local specialties from Nancheng.

I bumped into a bag.

He was furious.

Five years later, Zhou Songyan was moved to eat Li Mai's cooking again.

Li Mai's cooking skills are as good as ever; her dishes are delicious.

The three of them finished all four dishes and one soup.

After finishing the meal, Zhou Songyan took the initiative to clear the dishes.

Li Mai glanced at him but didn't say anything.

When Li Mai finished washing the dishes, Zhou Songyan was still there, sitting on the floor playing chess with Chengcheng.

Li Mai glanced at the time: "Chengcheng, it's time to take a bath."

"Right away, Auntie."

"I'm going to throw out the trash."

"good."

Li Mai carried two bags of trash downstairs, threw them at the garbage station, and then strolled around the neighborhood.

Zhou Songyan should have left by now, right?

She pondered for a moment before turning back.

The reason she didn't send Zhou Songyan away was that she wanted him to stay with Chengcheng a little longer.

Besides, it wouldn't be good to send him away in front of Chengcheng.

Just as they were getting downstairs, they ran into Zhou Songyan, who was coming downstairs.

He was carrying a bag of flower cakes.

It must have been the bag he brought.

She and Chengcheng couldn't eat that much, so it was right for him to take it with him.

Goodbye, Mr. Zhou!

Li Mai walked past him with her head down.

He had only taken two steps when he was pulled back.

Why are you avoiding me?

Li Mai: "I'm avoiding any appearance of impropriety."

"Avoid all that nonsense about suspicion!"

Li Mai: "..."

"Li Mai, I've already told you how I feel..."

"So what? I didn't accept it."

Zhou Songyan frowned and glared at the woman in front of him.

They may seem soft and easy to bully, but they are actually very stubborn.

Li Mai broke free from his hand: "President Zhou, you can accompany Chengcheng if you want, and if it's convenient, you can also take him out to play. I have no objection."

"But it's impossible for you and me."

Zhou Songyan remained silent.

His target was her, not Chengcheng.

Was this woman doing it on purpose?

"Whether it's possible or not isn't up to you; this time, it's up to me."