Chapter 336 How Much Candy Is Left?
It seemed that Wu Chongxi and the Meng family saw for the first time how sharp Meng Anran was in handling her work, which was completely different from her usual well-mannered, polite and kind self.
At this moment, they were all frightened by the invisible pressure, and they lowered their heads to drink tea and did not dare to interrupt.
The manager was so frightened that his back was drenched in sweat. He nodded and bowed hurriedly, saying, "Boss An is right. I will definitely strengthen their business training in the next two days!"
The tea artist also clenched his hands nervously, stood there with his head lowered and dared not say a word.
Meng Anran waved her hand and said, "Let's get another tea artist."
"Yes." The manager responded respectfully and quickly pulled the tea artist who was standing there in a daze away.
Without outsiders around, Meng Anran slowly exhaled, regained his peaceful smile, and looked at Meng Yushu: "Brother, can you please sign autographs for the employees later?"
Meng Yushu raised his eyebrows, his expression indescribably gentle: "Wasn't it quite fierce just now? A slap and then a sweet date?"
"That's how business management works. You need to be authoritative so that employees will respect you, and occasionally you have to give them a little candy to win them over." Meng Anran shrugged and glanced at the person next to him: "Qin Mu taught me that."
Qin Mu: ???
A hint of doubt rose in his phoenix eyes. He pinched the girl's cheek lovingly and said, "Have I ever taught you this?"
"Of course." Meng Anran said confidently, "You said it yourself when Ruiming was first founded."
"You remember it so clearly?" Qin Mu looked at her with a smile, "It seems that An Xiaoran has had me in her heart for a long time."
Meng Anran's ears suddenly turned red, and she slapped him angrily: "Nonsense, I didn't!"
The whole family covered their mouths and smiled like aunties, and An Ran only looked like a little girl when facing Qin Mu.
Meng Rong couldn't help but ask, "Xiao Mu, how are you two planning your relationship?"
The question is, of course, about marriage.
Meng Anran had already told Qin Mu about Meng Rong's urging for marriage during the New Year's Eve dinner.
Hearing Meng Rong bring up the same topic again, he thought for a moment and said tactfully, "The resort is about to open. As the sole owner, An Ran will need to stay here to oversee the business for a while, which will be quite busy. Let's think about this issue again when the business here stabilizes and we have some free time."
"After all, marriage is a major life event. It only happens once in a lifetime, so we want to plan every detail."
It’s not that he doesn’t want to put the marriage on the agenda, but he is still waiting for An Xiaoran’s reply.
Since An Xiaoran is not ready yet, he has to share the pressure of being urged to get married with her and cannot put all the responsibility on her.
So, what he meant was that he currently had no free time to plan, not that he also wanted to get married soon but An Xiaoran had not agreed yet.
Meng Anran understood and smiled, then quietly held Qin Mu's hand under the table.
No matter when, Qin Mu could always understand her situation, respect her ideas, and stand on the same side with her.
Having said that, Meng Rong stopped urging them: "Just make your own plans. I'm more worried about Yu Shu than you!"
Meng Yushu took a deep breath and held his forehead with shame.
Here it comes again, it’s about to start again!
Seeing her brother's fearful look, Meng Anran found it funny and kindly tried to excuse him, "Dad, fate can't be rushed. Didn't my sister meet the person she liked at the age of 28?"
Being suddenly called out, Meng Zhen's face immediately turned red and she shyly glanced away from her sister.
"That's right!" Wu Chongxi agreed. Whatever little Anran said was right. "Look, I've never been married, and I've lived a pretty comfortable life! Most importantly, I've had a close friend like Anran by my side all these years, so I don't feel lonely anymore."
Meng Anran held her chin in her hand and glanced at Wu Chongxi leisurely: "Why do you become so sentimental after getting older? I don't want to accompany you. I just came to play with you because I was bored."
The whole family laughed and the atmosphere at the dinner was extremely harmonious. Even Mr. Wu seemed to have integrated into this big family.
After dinner, everyone went back to their rooms, ready to take a nap before going to the hot springs.
Meng Anran took Qin Mu's arm and walked towards the room leisurely.
The warm yellow light in the corridor reflected on the two of them, casting a shadow of happiness.
Qin Mu hesitated for a long time, but couldn't help asking, "An Xiaoran, how much candy is left for you?"
Meng Anran turned her head to look at him, her peach blossom eyes like a lake filled with stars. After two or three seconds, she curved her lips and smiled sweetly: "Guess."
Qin Mu couldn't help but laugh, lowered his head and pecked her lips, "You're really good at seducing people, can't you give me a clear answer?"
Meng Anran shrugged and said casually, "There's one left."
Qin Mu's heartbeat suddenly accelerated. Just as he was looking forward to it, Meng Anran suddenly smiled slyly and said, "We haven't decided when to eat it yet."
Qin Mu was both angry and amused. He really couldn't do anything with her. He put his arm around her waist and sighed softly, "Miss An is really good at controlling me."
Meng Anran raised her eyebrows proudly: "No?"
Qin Mu raised the corners of his lips, and the doting in his phoenix eyes almost overflowed, "I am happy with it."
…
In the afternoon, the group went to experience the beauty of the public bath. Qin Mu accompanied them, while Meng Anran knocked on Lu Yi's door.
"You're here so early?"
Lu Yi got up from the medicine pool when he heard the knock on the door. He was only wearing pajamas and a bathrobe.
The open bathrobe revealed her snow-white skin, and the dense old scars on it were extremely glaring - all of them were scars left from previous illnesses.
Meng Anran's eyes suddenly darkened, and she looked away inconspicuously: "Put on your clothes."
Whenever she saw those scars, she would uncontrollably recall Bai Yujin's sarcastic laughter and remember that Lu Yi was a "madman."
It was strange that she would get angry, feel sad, and develop a strong hatred towards Bai Yujin.
When that hatred rose, she couldn't control her thoughts and stay calm.
Lu Yi closed the door, tied his bathrobe, followed her footsteps to the tea table and sat down, one hand behind his back, even his sitting posture was full of "unruly".
He looks laid-back and arrogant, just like a dandy prince in ancient times.
"Aren't you going to spend time with your family?" His thin lips curled up into an evil smile, and the amusement in his eyes seemed to indicate that he had no intention of having a serious conversation.
Meng Anran ignored his teasing and began to make tea. She said leisurely, "The villa will open the day after tomorrow, did you know?"
Lu Yi nodded gently, "I know. What's the matter? Are you afraid that I will ruin your place?"
Meng Anran didn't respond, but offered a cup of hot tea.
Suddenly she raised her eyes, staring intently into his, and emphasized each word, "My junior high school classmates are having a party here that day, and you absolutely cannot come and cause trouble."
Hearing this, Lu Yi curled his lips and casually raised three fingers to swear: "Don't worry, I will definitely not make trouble."
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