Chapter 20 Married Woman

After reading it, Hatsushimo realized how big a deal Shengting had made, a cooperation agreement that could affect the two places and even more economic zones, and hundreds of millions of people. Not only businesses and the public, but even the government strongly supported it.

He had been very busy before, going into the study after work and having meetings all the time on weekends. It turned out that he had been preparing for this matter.

Although the exchange meeting has come to an end, this kind of conference does not end so quickly in private, and several drinking parties and dinners are indispensable.

Exiting the news interface, Chu Shuang thought that she could still be at ease for a few more days.

In the blink of an eye, it was time for the second salary payment. This time, Chu Shuang called Sheng Yao and Li Bingbing and treated them to a luxurious dinner. When she paid the bill, she was told that it was free of charge. When she asked the manager, he didn't reveal anything, but only said that someone was waiting for her in a private room.

Chu Shuang called Shen Jinyan: "Brother, have you come to the capital?"

"No, I'm in Shanghai. What's wrong?"

"I remember you have several restaurants in the capital. Is the Shangri-La Western Restaurant on Mingxi Road, Sanhuan Road yours?"

"No," Shen Jinyan moved her lips, "Want to eat Western food? I'll send you the addresses of all the Western restaurants in our capital later. Just go to any one you want. The taste won't be inferior to the restaurant you just mentioned."

"No, I'm just asking." Hatsushimo finally remembered to ask him, "What are you doing now?"

"Attending a cocktail party," Shen Jinyan smiled softly when she saw the people next to her, "with your husband."

Hatsushimo pursed her lips: "You are also going to the exchange meeting?"

"Um."

"When will you finish and come to the capital to play?"

"Okay, I'll go to the capital to see you in two days."

There was some noise coming from the opposite side. Chu Shuang vaguely heard Sheng Ting's voice talking to someone. It was deep and low, and easy to identify.

Shen Jinyan suddenly asked: "By the way, do you want to say something to this person in your family?"

Chu Shuang paused, and before she could answer the call, Shen Jinyan on the other side called Sheng Ting, "A Shuang's call."

After a moment, a deep voice came from the receiver, "Hello?"

Hatsushimo cleared his throat: "...Are you busy?"

Sheng Ting: "Not busy."

"Oh," Hatsushimo stared at the corner of her clothes and pursed her lips, "How long will it take for her to come back?"

"We should be able to go back within three days."

"Okay, be safe on the road."

It was their first conversation in nearly ten days. There was a hint of stupidity and awkwardness. While Hatsushimo was still thinking about the topic, Sheng Ting spoke first: "Is everything okay at home?"

"Everything is fine. The vegetables I planted in the backyard have grown into seedlings. The persimmon cakes that were drying earlier are now edible. The hamster has gained some weight."

The man paused. "Have you been living at home lately?"

"Um."

Sheng Yao, who was standing by, knew that it was his uncle on the other end of the phone and deliberately leaned over to the phone, "Uncle, you've been away for a while and my aunt missed you so much that she couldn't eat and lost weight. If you don't come back soon, my wife will... um——"

Before he could finish his words, the frightened Hatsushimo covered his mouth.

There was a moment of silence on the other end. "With Yaoyao?"

“Yes, eating out.”

"Eat more."

Chu Shuang was stunned for a moment, and Sheng Ting changed the subject, "Is there a gift you want?"

Is this a gift for her?

“I have everything.”

"Jewelry, perfume or bag? Do you like it?"

"I have a lot in my closet," Hatsushimo thought for a moment and moved her lips, "If you really want to buy something, bring me a bouquet of flowers."

"good."

After hanging up the phone, Chu Shuang went to the manager's office to settle the bill, and the other party looked embarrassed.

"Miss, we can't charge you for this meal. Our master has been waiting for you in the VIP room for a long time. You..."

"No, it's just a meal, I'll pay for it myself. Although I don't know who your husband is, I thank him for his kindness and wish you a prosperous business."

He left without waiting for the manager to try to keep him.

The man in the VIP room replied nervously, holding a cigarette in his mouth, and remained silent for a while. "It's as expected."

After they parted that night, Gu Sui sent people to investigate Chu Shuang, but there was no news about her so-called marriage. Either she was lying, or... the man behind her was not an ordinary person.

Thinking of the latter possibility, Gu Sui frowned slightly.

After leaving the restaurant, Li Bingbing teased Chu Shuang: "Being pretty can really make a living, right? Even if you go out for a meal, people will still remember you."

Hatsushimo tilted her head in a good mood, "There's nothing I can do."

It was rare to see her being so cocky, Bingbing nudged her arm, "Why are you in such a good mood all of a sudden?"

In the past, when someone showed her care, she remained calm.

"Oh--" Li Bingbing deliberately dragged out her tone, as if she had just realized it, "So that's how it is."

Hatsushimo was puzzled: "What?"

Sheng Yao raised his eyebrows and smiled, "I know that too."

He and Li Bingbing exchanged glances, and the two of them saw through it without saying anything, and teased: "You know what you are happy about."

"A married woman."

Hatsushimo: “I don’t understand what you are talking about.”

Li Bingbing chuckled, "Come to think of it, I feel like the owner of this restaurant today is your ex-boyfriend. He still has feelings for you, so you should be more careful in the future."

Sheng Yao seemed to have discovered some great secret when she heard this. "What? Ex-boyfriend? Auntie, have you ever been in love before?"

Hatsushimo: "... young and ignorant."

Li Bingbing: "Just what happened this year, were you young and ignorant?"

Sheng Yao almost asked with his hands on his hips, "Does my uncle know?"

“You should know.”

When she was still living in the Sheng family, she received a call from Gu Sui one night by the rockery and was seen by Sheng Ting at that time. Also, Zhao Jinzhou helped her out not long ago. He and Sheng Ting were so familiar with each other that they probably shared information with each other.

On Saturday, Sheng Yao's friend opened a cafe on Nanhua Street and invited her to go over, and she also asked Chu Shuang to come along.

The newly opened cafe is artistic and stylish, but the prices of drinks and desserts are very high, more than twice as expensive as elsewhere.

Sheng Yao's friend is a man who wears a plain white shirt and trousers, with his hair in the simplest 3:7 split. He looks clean and gentle, the type of person who is very comfortable to be around.

"You'll know if it's worth it once you've tasted his craftsmanship."