Chapter 11 Chapter 11 "I don't want anyone else, I just want you"...

Guan's father and mother were still ignoring each other, but as soon as Guan Mi came back, the conflict between the couple seemed to disappear unknowingly, and the family had lunch happily.

After dinner, Guan Tang went back to his room to rest, while Guan Mi took the dishes to the kitchen to wash them with Qiao Qiuying.

"Xiaotang has been doing pretty well lately. She gets up before dawn to go for a walk, comes home before sunrise, and even goes to the park with your dad in the evening," Qiao Qiuying said as she washed. "We're just waiting for school to start. I wonder if she can adapt to college life."

Guan Mi wiped the washed dishes and said, "We discussed it on the phone before. The school agreed to arrange the dormitory on the side with less light, and also to let Xiaotang live alone as much as possible."

Qiao Qiuying's eyes suddenly turned red and she wiped them with the back of her hand, "Xiao Mi, you've worked really hard these years."

"Mom, don't say that." Guan Mi smiled, "We are a family. Xiaotang's illness and those debts should have been faced together. If it weren't for your support, I wouldn't have been able to go to school in Beijing."

Coming out of the kitchen, Guan Mi went to Guan Tang's room. As expected, she was not sleeping well and was poking the wool felt.

Guan Mi handed her the bag he was holding. Inside were several newly bought long-sleeved dresses. Because of Guan Tang's disease, she could only wear long-sleeved clothes all year round to avoid exposing her skin to ultraviolet rays.

Guan Tang couldn't wait to put it on, and turned around in front of the mirror while holding up her skirt.

"Sister, actually I have two skirts which are enough for me to wear. You don't have to buy me skirts all the time." She touched the hem of her skirt, her voice soft.

Guan Mi looked at her sister's thin figure and reached out to help her adjust her collar. "Girls should never think that they have too many skirts. When you graduate from college, I will buy you more beautiful skirts."

"Sister..." Guan Tang turned around and hugged her, "I will also work hard to make money to buy you a skirt."

Guan Mi smiled softly, "Okay."

Just as she finished speaking, the phone on the bed vibrated twice. She reached out to pick it up. It was a WeChat message from someone in the Propaganda Department.

[Sorry, Secretary Guan, for bothering you on the weekend. The thing is, before we left work yesterday, you asked us to finish revising the final draft by Monday. I had some free time today, so I revised it. I've sent it to your email. Please review it.]

This article was about Shen Yanfeng attending a symposium. When she opened the email, she saw the photo of her. She was wearing a well-ironed suit and had an outstanding temperament. She scrolled down to read the content, but Guan Tang held down the screen.

"Sister, is this your boss?"

She said "hmm".

Guan Tang opened his eyes wide and asked in surprise, "So young and so handsome? How old is he?"

She thought that those who could build a company to this level were all bald middle-aged men.

Guan Mi sat on the bed, browsing the manuscript, and said, "I'm almost 27."

"You look about the same age as my brother-in-law. Rich people must be very well-maintained." Guan Tang lay on her lap and suddenly changed the subject, "Sister, when are you going to marry my brother-in-law?"

She paused, "Anyway, if we're not getting married this year, we'll know next year... We'll have to wait until we meet his family to find out."

Guan Tang's expression darkened a little. She knew something very well. Besides, her parents often mentioned the Wen family. Wen Li was an only child, and his family was an official. To be honest, they were not a good match at all, especially with her as a "burden".

well……

"Sister, I hope our family won't affect you and your brother-in-law."

Guan Mi heard the depression in her words and rubbed her head, "No."

Guan Da still insisted on transferring to a school in the city. Although he had to adapt to the environment again, there was more room for development there.

He is now the deputy director of the teaching department. If he works hard, he will definitely be promoted to director within two years. This way, his daughter will be more confident when she marries into the Wen family.

"Your mother is always worried that she can't take care of Xiaotang by herself." Guan Da held the shower head and carefully watered the green plants on the balcony. He said to Guan Mi behind him, "Xiaotang can obviously take care of herself now. Why does she need any special care? Go and persuade her and stop worrying about it all the time."

Guan Mi leaned against the door, silent.

Guan Da was a handsome man when he was young, and now he has become more elegant and refined as he grows older. Qiao Qiuying, on the other hand, is sensitive and anxious by nature. From the beginning of their relationship, she couldn't stand Guan Da having any contact with the opposite sex.

The couple have been inseparable for more than 20 years. Now Guan Da suddenly has to go to the city, and Qiao Qiuying must be worried.

Qiao Qiuying was writing a paper in the study. Before Guan Mi could speak, she sighed deeply, "If he wants to go, then go. I've thought it through. I won't keep him. He shouldn't come back on weekends to save money."

Guan Mi gave her the water and stayed with her for a while before leaving.

I'm going to Wen Li's friend's house for dinner in the evening.

The friend is Yi Ziting, a classmate of Wen Li. They were very good friends in elementary and junior high school. Later, Yi Ziting dropped out of high school. Although they took different paths, they still get together from time to time.

Yi Ziting has now taken over the family auto repair shop and bought a house in the city. His girlfriend Ni Yun opened a shop selling women's clothing in an underground shopping mall.

In the evening, Wen Li's car stopped outside Guan's courtyard on time.

The yard was full of lush flowers and plants, and the fragrance of jasmine filled the air in the twilight. The pomegranate tree in the corner of the yard was full of fruits, which bent the branches with their weight.

This reminded him of the summer they first got together. Because he missed Guan Mi so much, he took a taxi from the city overnight. She sneaked out, clutching two handfuls of pomegranate flowers.

She smiled, stood on tiptoe, her long hair fluttering, and sprinkled flower petals on his head. He would remember that scene for the rest of his life.

Guan Mi didn't expect that Yi Ziting's mother was also there. She said that she heard that she and Wen Li were coming, so she came over to cook.

When they came in, they heard Yi's mother loudly scolding Ni Yun for not being able to even cook a dish properly.

"Xiao Wen, when do you plan to get married?" Yi's mother suddenly asked during the meal.

Wen Li looked at Guan Mi and said with a smile, "About the past two years."

"Xiao Guan has an education, good looks, and works in our capital. You'd better seize the opportunity." Yi's mother said meaningfully, "I guess I won't be able to find a daughter-in-law like Xiao Guan in my lifetime even if I pray to God."

After saying this, Yi Ziting frowned.

Fortunately, Ni Yun was in the kitchen preparing food at this moment.

The elders of the Yi family, especially Yi's father, have not come here once in all these years. It is because they are not satisfied with Ni Yun that they refuse to give them the household registration book so that they can get the marriage certificate.

Yi Ziting's face darkened. "Mom, it's fine if you just scolded her in the kitchen, but why are you being so sarcastic now? It's a rare opportunity for Wen Li and Guan Mi to come over, so you'd be satisfied if they embarrassed them, right?"

Mother Yi glared at him and said, "What did I say wrong? Ni Yun just doesn't..."

"Aunt Yi," Guan Mi suddenly spoke, ignoring Wen Li's gentle pressure on her hand under the table, "If I had a brother or if I were a man, my parents would definitely hope that I could find a daughter-in-law like Ni Yun. She's filial, beautiful, and good at making money—all the qualities that are most sought-after in the dating market."

Yi's mother's face froze instantly. She hadn't expected Guan Mi to speak up for Ni Yun this time. There had been a time before when she had spoken up for Ni Yun in front of everyone, and Guan Mi had acted as if he didn't want to get involved.

The air at the dinner table seemed to be frozen.

"Guan Mi is right." Yi Ziting knocked on the bowl and said, "Mom, quickly ask my dad to bring the household registration book. Doesn't he want to hold his grandson sooner?"

Yi's mother frowned and said nothing.

Ni Yun came out of the kitchen with a bowl of rice and gently placed it in front of Yi's mother, "Mom, let's eat."

Her eyes were slightly red, and it seemed that she had heard the conversation just now.

Wen Li picked up the dish in front of him with chopsticks and said, "Aunt Yi, this celery beef is cooked to perfection. It's much more flavorful than my mom's. It seems your cooking skills are..."

Yi Ziting smiled and said, "This was made by my wife."

Wen Li wasn't surprised at all and gave Ni Yun a thumbs up. "Boss Ni is indeed a hidden talent. Ating, you need to ask Ni Yun for advice more often. Next time we come, we won't have to bother Auntie to come over and cook. It's time for you to show off your skills."

Mother Yi's expression became somewhat awkward. "Xiao Wen, if you say so, will you be the one cooking when you and Xiao Guan get married?"

Wen Li smiled: "It must be."

Yi Ziting said disapprovingly: "What's the point of a grown man cooking? If you have the time, you might as well go out and earn some more money."

Yi's mother was about to agree, but Guan Mi's phone rang and interrupted her.

It was Shen Yanfeng calling. Guan Mi picked up the phone, gestured to Wen Li, and then stood up to answer it on the balcony.

"Come on." Yi Ziting raised his glass to clink with Wen Li.

Wen Li glanced at Guan Mi's back, raised his head and drank it in one gulp.

"Cat lunch boxes? Look at the bottom shelf of the cabinet. There should be enough for another month and a half. I've already contacted the agent in Germany, and they'll be sending a batch over by the end of September."

Guan Mi thought it was a business matter, but she didn't expect that Shen Yanfeng called just to ask Becky for food.

After saying that, I heard the sound of the cabinet door opening.

"Are you eating?"

“Yes, Mr. Shen.”

"Did I bother you?"

"No."

Shen Yanfeng was silent.

I remember that when Guan Mi reported to him in the past, he was always incoherent because of nervousness. Later, he became more fluent, but he could not focus on the key points.

"Can you say less unnecessary words? Why do you have to use several words for something that only takes a few words? At a time like this, every extra word you say is a waste of my time."

At that time, with just this passage from Shen Yanfeng, Guan Mi's words to him became more and more concise and less and less.

I used to think it was very good, concise and neat, and she had a good voice, not very soft but clear and steady, like a mountain stream, very comfortable. But now the more I listen to it, the less it sounds pleasing to the ear.

"Guan Mi, do you have no desire to speak to me?"

Guan Mi was stunned for a moment, not understanding why Shen Yanfeng asked this, but he still answered subconsciously: “No.”

"...and you still say no, you have even less to say than I do."

"Sorry Shen..."

"Okay, get busy."

Guan Mi hurriedly said, "Are you heading out for the dinner party now? I've put hangover pills in the cars you often drive."

"I don't drink." He responded lazily and hung up the phone.

Guan Mi returned to the dining table and Ni Yun served her a bowl of soup. She put down her phone and took it with both hands.

In fact, she and Ni Yun were not as familiar with Yi Ziting as before. When they were in college, Yi Ziting had gone to Beijing to have dinner with Wen Li several times, and he would bring her along every time.

She didn't like Yi Ziting very much, as he was a bit chauvinistic, but she didn't stop Wen Li from interacting with him.

On the way back, Guan Mi opened the car window to let in the fresh air and skillfully controlled the steering wheel.

Wen Li, who was sitting in the passenger seat, supported his forehead and stared at Guan Mi's fair profile.

He suddenly wondered if Shen Yanfeng had also seen Guan Mi from this angle?

"Do you have to go back tonight?" He asked unwillingly even though he knew the answer.

Guan Mi looked forward: "Xiaotang is still waiting for me."

He sighed deliberately.

She laughed when she heard it, "We'll meet when I get back from my business trip."

Wen Li withdrew his gaze and fell silent.

Why does he feel so upset now when he hears the word "business trip"?

Only after watching the designated driver drive out of the alley did Guan Mi turn around and go home.

Guan Da and Qiao Qiuying had already gone to bed, but Guan Tang was still waiting for her.

After taking a bath, the two sisters lay on the bed, turned off the lights, and began to whisper.

The phone was charging on the bedside table, and the sisters were startled when it rang.

It’s the middle of the night after all.

"Who's calling at this hour?" Guan Tang turned over and picked up his sister's phone. "Sister, it's your boss."

"Is it urgent?" She unplugged the charging cable and handed over the phone.

Guan Mi clicked to answer the call.

"Hello, Mr. Shen?"

No one spoke on the other end, only a faint electric current sound.

She frowned: "Boss Shen?"

Guan Tang hugged the pillow and sat aside, listening curiously.

"Come pick me up."

Shen Yanfeng's low and slightly hoarse voice came from the other end of the phone, with a slightly drunken nasal tone, like a sigh blown away by the night wind, and a hint of imperceptible dependence revealed in the laziness.

Guan Mi grabbed a handful of hair and said, "You are still in the hotel, right? I'll call someone over right away."

"Don't ask anyone else," he paused, "you do it."

In the quiet room, the voice in the receiver was exceptionally clear.

Guan Tang suddenly opened his eyes wide.

Is this the tone a boss uses when talking to his subordinates?

I couldn't hear any command at all, and she was so gentle that I could drown in water.

Guan Mi didn't waste any words, "Okay, I'll be there soon."

She immediately called the Shen family's driver.

After the driver picked up Shen Yanfeng, she took a sip of the water on the table.

"Sister, is your boss always like this?"

"What?"

Guan Tang pursed his lips and said hesitantly: "Is he interested in you?"

"...Are you drunk too?" Guan Mi almost spit out the water in his mouth.

Too outrageous a question.

She put the glass down and lay back on the bed.

Guan Tang threw away the pillow in her arms, lay on the quilt and carefully analyzed Shen Yanfeng's tone just now. In short, her sixth sense told her that this man was definitely not simple to her sister.

Guan Mi wanted to close his eyes but finally couldn't hold on any longer. He muttered "Stop it, it's impossible" and fell into a deep sleep.

What gentle or not, Chen Yanfeng is like this most of the time, sometimes with a cold face, sometimes with a temper, anyway, she can't taste the difference.

The next afternoon, Wen Li came to Guan's house and prepared to send Guan Mi to the station.

"Xiao Wen, take these two cans of side dishes back with you. They were brought over by Xiao Mi's grandmother this morning. They're also delicious when mixed with rice."

They were all pickled cucumbers and wild ferns, freshly pickled. Grandma Wen specially brought them from the countryside to Guan Mi and brought them back to Beijing.

Wen Li picked up the bag and said, "Thank you, Auntie. My family loves it. The last time we got it, we finished it in less than half a month."

"Let's go, it's getting late and there's traffic jam." Guan Mi came out of the room pulling a suitcase.

She turned around to look at Guan Tang who was following behind her and said, "Take care of yourself."

Guan Tang nodded with tears in her eyes. Even though she would be able to see Guan Mi again next month, she still felt reluctant to let him go.

In the car.

Guan Mi was eating the sour plums she brought from home. When the old man of the Wen family called, she turned off the car music in time, helped Wen Li to answer the call, and turned on the hands-free mode.

"grandfather?"

"Where are you?"

"On the way to send Guan Mi to the station."

"You drove away?" The dissatisfaction in Mr. Wen's tone was obvious. "Didn't you say at noon that you would take your grandma to your aunt's house?"

Guan Mi held the plum in his mouth without chewing it.

"It seems Aunt Chen forgot to tell you when I was leaving." Wen Li said, "My mother is not going out tonight, you can use her car."

There was silence for a moment.

"Go home early and don't run around outside all day."

After the phone call was hung up, Guan Mi's mouth started moving again.

Wen Li looked at her and said, "That's just how he speaks. Don't think too much about it."

She lowered her eyelids and asked, "Did your parents really allow us to go to your house for dinner?"

Wen Li smiled and said, "Of course. How could I possibly trick you into coming? They've already discussed what dishes to prepare to entertain you that day."

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