Zhu Qianying was slightly taken aback, then shrugged indifferently and said, "Isn't there a saying that you have to fight to win?"
As he spoke, he walked straight toward the dining room.
Upon seeing three sets of bowls and chopsticks on the table, Zhu Qianying immediately understood that Young Master Yan had once again taken the opportunity to stay for dinner.
"Young Master Yan, when is your friend surnamed Lü coming back? My first draft of the design is finished. Tell him to contact me when he has time."
The client that Yan Shao introduced was about to get married, but he went abroad a few days ago and couldn't be reached by phone. So, Zhu Qianying had to ask Yan Shao to relay the message.
"Never mind him. He's not in a hurry to get married, so why are you? Don't tell me you haven't slept for a day and a night because of his damn wedding ring and broken necklace!"
Yan Shao said through gritted teeth, pulling out a chair and sitting down.
Yan Shao was filled with regret. If he had known she would go to such lengths, he shouldn't have introduced her to anyone in the first place.
In his regret, he couldn't help but feel resentful, thinking that she could have plenty of money to spend with just a nod, but instead she had to work day and night to earn only a little bit of living expenses. This woman was really sick!
While cursing inwardly, a dull ache throbbed in her heart, a ache that seemed different from the pain she felt for that little boy, Zizai.
"Of course not. Besides the clients you introduced, headquarters has also taken on new tasks recently, which is why we've been busier."
Zhu Qianying was grateful for his kindness, so even when he angrily questioned her, she still explained calmly.
"Make time for me during the Spring Festival. I've already promised Zizai that the whole family will take him on a trip during the Spring Festival!"
Young Master Yan, who was in a fit of rage, didn't care how many clients Zhu Qianying had or whether there were any new tasks at headquarters, and angrily issued his orders.
Yan Shao's tone was extremely domineering, which made Zhu Qianying feel a little disgusted. However, when she thought that his domineering attitude was just to make her son happier, she completely ignored this dislike.
"Okay, give me a specific time, and I'll arrange and handle the work in advance."
In Country M, which is not a predominantly Chinese area, there is no tradition of celebrating the Spring Festival. Moreover, the Spring Festival is the busiest time for Zhu Qianying.
Yan Shao glared at her. "It had better be that way, so as not to disappoint Zizai later."
He's becoming increasingly adept at using his son.
At first, I felt a little guilty, but now it's so smooth and natural that I don't even need to think about it anymore.
After finishing her meal, Zhu Qianying put down her bowl and went straight to her bedroom. Yan Shao really wanted to go in and see her, or perhaps she could do her own thing while he did his.
Yan Shao, who had such a wonderful idea in mind, got up with her and shamelessly walked all the way to her bedroom door.
"Ying'er, didn't you say you were going to give me a gift? Have you designed it yet? Can I take a look?" At this moment, where was the domineering aura that Yan Shao had before?
It's just as good as Zai Zai's dog named Xingxing.
Unfortunately, Zhu Qianying wasn't buying it. She stopped at the door, turned to face him, and placed her arms outstretched on either side of the door frame.
"I've been busy lately and haven't started brainstorming yet. Anyway, you're not in a rush, we can talk about it later! It's getting late, Young Master Yan, you may leave now!"
Zhu Qianying gave him a rude dismissal, and before Yan Shao could say anything more, she pushed open the door and quickly slipped inside, slamming the door shut on him.
Despite being turned away, Yan Shao didn't leave immediately. Instead, he stayed until after nine o'clock, received a phone call, and then knocked on the door to say goodbye to Zhu Qianying through it.
After leaving Zhu Qianying's house, Yan Shao did not go home immediately. Instead, he drove to the residential area where Qin Xiu lived and changed cars back.
Qin Xiu was at home putting his child to sleep when he received Yan Shao's call. He grumbled and grabbed his car keys, then went downstairs.
"Sir, are you worried I'll sell your car tonight?"
Even though the person standing opposite him was the boss, Qin Xiu still couldn't hide his resentment.
"Yeah, where am I supposed to find an identical car if I sell it?"
Yan Shao was in a good mood, so he didn't care at all about Qin Xiu's insubordinate attitude.
After getting into his car, Yan Shao leaned out and said to Qin Xiu, "I might be back a little late tomorrow morning. If anything happens, you take charge."
Qin Xiu assumed that Young Master Yan was going on a romantic date with Zhu Qianying, so he agreed without thinking.
After leaving Qin Xiu's house, Yan Shao drove a short distance before taking out his phone and making a call.
"Sir, where are you?"
Ke Kai's voice came from the other end of the microphone.
"Come to the main entrance of that shopping mall on Huanshi West Road, I'll be waiting for you!"
A few minutes later, Ke Kai knocked on the window from the driver's side, and Yan Shao got out of the car, opened the back door, and sat down.
Ke Kai started the car. "Sir, where to now?"
"Yiran Pavilion in the Western Suburbs!"
Ke Kai looked incredulous. "Sir, you're really going?"
Yi Ran Ge is a gathering place for the children of the wealthy and powerful. It is said that various themed parties are held there from time to time. They claim to be cultural salons for the children of the wealthy and powerful to communicate and exchange ideas, but only those who have experienced it firsthand know the truth.
In short, when many rich kids and government officials mention Yiran Pavilion, they exchange meaningful glances, their faces clearly conveying an ambiguous "you know what I mean" vibe!
"Of course!" Young Master Yan answered without the slightest hesitation.
Ke Kai silently drove the car toward Yi Ran Pavilion, while Yan Shao, sitting in the back seat, seemed to be thinking about something as well. The two remained silent for a long time until Ke Kai finally couldn't help but speak up to persuade him.
"Sir, it's best if you avoid places like that. If Shadow comes looking for answers, you'll be in deep trouble no matter what."
Ever since Zhu Qianying brought Zizai back to L City, Ke Kai and Qin Xiu have been worrying themselves sick over their master's lifelong happiness.
I've tried offering advice and suggestions, and done a lot of supporting and encouraging things. At first, it seemed to work well, but recently, my husband doesn't seem to be very enthusiastic at all.
The master's behavior these past few days has been so bizarre that it terrified him and Qin Xiu. They risked their lives to dare to speak the truth, but the master always dismissed their honest advice with a nonchalant air.
"It's alright, don't worry!"
See? This time, it's the same answer again.
"Master, my trust is useless; only Shadow can trust you!"
Ke Kai sometimes even suspected that his master might not really care about Shadow as much as he and Qin Xiu thought. Otherwise, why would he take advantage of Shadow's busy schedule to secretly attend those kinds of crazy parties that were disguised as cultural salons but were actually all kinds of shameless activities?
"So, didn't I bring you along?"
Does this imply that he knew all along that he and Qin Xiu were actually secretly on the Shadow's side?
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