That evening, Xiaohua and Heyan took Kang'an to a themed restaurant with a nice atmosphere.
I heard it just opened in Haishang City recently, and people with a bit of status have all come to eat there. It's said to have a very good reputation, and it's quite difficult to get a table. This was a table that He Yan booked a long time ago.
I brought Xiaohua and the kids here today specifically to try the food at this restaurant.
Xiaohua looked around at the restaurant's decor and thought it was very stylish, romantic, and cozy, but she felt it wasn't really suitable for bringing children; it would be more suitable for young couples to come and learn.
Since it's Valentine's Day, the restaurant has made a special decoration, making the whole place feel like a pink ocean.
Young men and women came to dine; the men were dressed in suits and ties, and the women wore heavy makeup and pretty little dresses.
A bouquet of roses was placed on each table.
Some of the bolder ones even started kissing while eating and chatting. Xiao Hua couldn't stand it at all, thinking it was completely unsuitable for bringing children here. Luckily, their location was relatively secluded, so the children wouldn't see the older kids kissing unless they looked closely.
"He Yan, do you think this restaurant you chose is suitable for bringing children? Look at that couple up ahead, they're kissing so passionately."
Feeling a little guilty, He Yan looked in the direction Xiao Hua had pointed and indeed saw a couple embracing and kissing passionately. He unconsciously swallowed and for some reason felt particularly envious of the couple's feelings if they could...
He also wanted to lean over across the table and kiss Xiaohua's cherry-red lips.
"Maybe it's some special holiday today. I only heard about it from Lu Zhan. If I had known this restaurant was a popular spot for couples, I wouldn't have brought you here. I thought this restaurant was for all kinds of people. They said the foie gras and caviar here are very good, and I wanted to bring the kids to try them. Who knew it would be like this? Luckily, the kids can't see it."
Kang An was taking small sips of his soda.
"Dad, I can't see anything."
He Yan quickly changed the subject: "No, I was just chatting with my mom."
He Yan knew all too well that this restaurant was a popular spot for couples to date, and he also knew that today was February 14th, Valentine's Day.
He just wanted Xiaohua to go on a date with him without her even realizing it, and to spend Valentine's Day with him. Even the bouquet of flowers on their table was something he had bought in advance and had the waiter put on, as if he had given Xiaohua roses.
"A meal at this restaurant must be expensive!"
Xiaohua looked at the pictures on the menu and they looked very expensive. The key issue was that the prices weren't listed, which made her hesitant to order.
She was afraid that ordering anything casually would lead to financial ruin, but luckily He Yan was treating, so she didn't bother to split the bill with him. She just treated it as freeloading off her daughter.
"How expensive can it be? Even if it is, it's just the cost of a meal. It can't possibly eat up my entire month's salary!"
He Yan didn't care that the prices here were high.
His salary and bonuses are quite substantial, and Xiao Hua doesn't spend his money. He usually spends his money on the children, and Kang An is still young, so he hardly spends any money on him either.
He himself had no need to spend money. His food, clothing and daily necessities at the military academy were provided by the school, and he saved almost all of his salary and bonuses every month.
He has a lot of money now, and eating and drinking doesn't cost him much.
"Tsk tsk... I can tell from Mr. He's tone that he's got money and guts."
Xiaohua teased him out of boredom.
He Yan was amused by her: "How could I be worthy of the phrase 'wealthy and powerful'? President Ye, you are the one who is truly wealthy and powerful. I wouldn't even be enough to carry your shoes!"
He Yan quickly flattered her, saying that he had been spending more time with Xiao Hua and liked to be like her, except that she spoke in a somewhat sarcastic and unreliable way. Indeed, it's true that you become like those you associate with.
"Ha... Money is nothing in the face of power. Besides, I don't even have money yet, while you have power all along. I'm the one who's not even worthy to carry your shoes!"
When power was mentioned, He Yan's expression turned cold.
He immediately told her, "Xiaohua, don't talk nonsense outside. Although my father holds an important position, he has always been honest and upright, and has never abused his power for personal gain."
Xiaohua nodded, not intending to pry into his family's private property: "I understand, I understand, I won't say anything more."
Even the most upright and honest official probably couldn't withstand an investigation. It all depends on whether the higher-ups want to investigate or not. If they do, they can find problems. No one dares to say for sure that they are 100% innocent.
After the dishes were served, Xiaohua couldn't help but start eating first. He Yan, on the other hand, was like a mother hen, diligently feeding the child first. The child wanted to eat everything she saw.
He Yan fed her little by little with a spoon and fork, and the child sat happily in the chair, kicking her little legs like a silly little girl from a wealthy family.
Her father, like an old servant, would ask the young lady if she wanted to eat this or that, making the child laugh heartily.
Seeing the heartwarming scene between the father and daughter, Xiaohua thought that the best decision she could make was to let her child acknowledge He Yan as her father.
Otherwise, she wouldn't know how much happiness her daughter would be robbed of.
For example, she simply doesn't have time to spend with her daughter right now.
Children need companionship, and He Yan perfectly fills that void.
She was quite grateful to He Yan for this, and He Yan was also a very responsible father, allowing her to focus on her career without any worries.
Without going into too much detail, she truly succeeded and became a renowned entrepreneur. He Yan's contribution should certainly be credited to her achievements.
After the meal, the restaurant staff brought two small gifts, one for Xiaohua and the other for Kang'an.
"Hello madam, today is Valentine's Day, and we are having a promotion at our restaurant. Ladies who dine here today will receive a small gift."
Xiaohua accepted the gift and thanked the shop assistant.
"Mom, is there a gift for me too?" Kang An couldn't wait to get back his little gift.
He Yan pointed to the small gift box and said to Xiao Hua, "This small gift box is probably for children."
Xiaohua looked at them and said, "It should be. I think both gifts are just ordinary little things. Otherwise, why would someone give you something really valuable like gold and silver? Give them both to the child and let her open them and play with them!"
He Yan said, "The value of a gift lies not in its price, but in the sentiment behind it. In any case, it's a token of the merchant's goodwill. Since it's for you, just open it and take a look!"
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