The triplets' eyes lit up when they saw the fluffy, chirping chicks.
But she didn't dare to accept it, and looked up at her parents.
Seeing Ning Yuanfang's insistence, He Yanzhi couldn't refuse any longer, lest he appear petty, so he could only nod to the children, "Why don't you thank Uncle Ning?"
The triplets immediately exclaimed excitedly, "Thank you, Uncle Ning!"
Feeling bad that he had caused them to spend money, He Yanzhi said, "Director Ning, it's almost lunchtime. How about we go to the state-run restaurant up ahead for a quick meal? It would also be a way to thank you for buying the chicks for the children."
Ning Yuanfang laughed heartily, "Commander He is treating? That's wonderful! I'm also quite hungry from all the walking, so I'll gladly accept!"
He knew that with He Yanzhi and Guan Wenru's income, they wouldn't be short of money for this meal, so he didn't stand on ceremony!
So the group headed towards the state-run restaurant.
He Yanzhi ordered several dishes, and everyone sat around a round table.
After the dishes were served, Ning Yuanfang watched Guan Wenru taking care of the children's meals and sighed to He Yanzhi:
"Commander He, I really envy you! You acted early and are so lucky to have married such a capable and virtuous wife as Director Guan. If you hadn't acted quickly, the young talents pursuing Director Guan would probably have lined up from the factory gate all the way to the county."
He Yanzhi raised an eyebrow, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible smugness, and casually draped his arm over the back of Guan Wenru's chair. "Of course, I've always had a good eye! Once I've set my sights on someone, it has to be hers."
"!" Guan Wenru was wiping He Sheng's mouth when she heard this and couldn't help but twitch her lips.
He Yanzhi, you actually mean to say that?
You have good taste?
I almost mistook someone else for me back then, and they still have the nerve to say that...
However, she just smiled and didn't contradict her.
He Yanzhi changed the subject, seemingly casually asking, "Director Ning has been in our little place for over a month now, right? How's your study tour going? When are you going back to Quanxian to take charge? There must be a ton of work waiting for you there."
Ning Yuanfang laughed and took a sip of his tea. "Is Commander He trying to get rid of me? Sigh, but I'm a little reluctant to leave, what should I do?"
I really want to stay at the feed mill and work with Director Guan for as long as possible! Director Guan has a broad vision, a long-term perspective, and a very effective management style. I've truly learned a lot from him! I've benefited immensely!
He Yanzhi's expression darkened slightly.
Is Ning Yuanfang blatantly undermining our team?
However, he feigned composure, saying, "Of course, my wife's abilities are beyond question; otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to run this factory so successfully. But Director Ning, your position is more important. The people of Quanxian are waiting for you to bring back new technologies and ideas to lead their development."
A subtle tension inexplicably settled over the dinner table.
Guan Wenru keenly sensed the uneasy atmosphere between the two men.
She quickly picked up the serving chopsticks and put a piece on He Yanzhi's plate. "Don't just talk, try this braised pork. It's cooked until very tender. Director Ning, you should eat some too, or the food will get cold!"
Ning Yuanfang snapped out of his daze and chuckled, "Yes, yes, eat up! Director Guan is right!"
He Yanzhi also composed himself and picked up his chopsticks.
The two then temporarily ceased their hostilities and began to eat their meal in a seemingly harmonious manner.
But in the occasional glances they exchanged, there seemed to be a subtle rivalry that only men could understand.
The triplets were completely oblivious, preoccupied with eating their rice, their minds preoccupied with the chirping chicks.
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