"Didn't you say you wouldn't care and could just relax and enjoy your vacation? How come you've secretly started working again?"
“This matter is rather tricky, and Jiang Dong is undecided, so he needs my approval,” Zhan Jingting explained. “It’s already been resolved, and I’m coming to keep you company now.”
"Your body is recovering well, you can work for a while without any problem." Qiao Wanwan snuggled up to him. "What do you want to eat tonight? I'll cook for you, okay?"
"Cooking is too tiring, you shouldn't cook."
“It’s a rare treat, and it’s just the two of us eating, so it won’t be tiring.” Qiao Wanwan thought for a moment and said, “We haven’t had a candlelight dinner in a long time, how about we have some Western food?”
"good."
"I'll go prepare right away!"
With nothing else to do, Zhan Jingting continued to handle some work.
The more he consolidates the Imperial View Group now, the less trouble Qiao Wanwan will have in the future.
When Qiao Wanwan knocked on the door again and came in, it was already completely dark.
"Jingting, dinner's ready."
Zhan Jingting stood up, and the next second, he froze on the spot.
Qiao Wanwan, standing before me, wore a long red dress, heavy makeup, and long curly hair, exuding a queenly aura.
"Madam Zhan, is it really that grand tonight?" Zhan Jingting teased.
Qiao Wanwan blinked. "A candlelight dinner, of course it needs some atmosphere."
Zhan Jingting raised an eyebrow. "Do I need to change my clothes?"
"No need, you're already very handsome, let's go."
Zhan Jingting was wearing a simple black casual suit today, which matched Qiao Wanwan's dress very well.
The restaurant lights were off, candles were lit on the rectangular table, and a fragrant dinner was laid out, creating a wonderful atmosphere.
After the two sat down, the melodious sound of a violin filled their ears.
"Was it performed live?" Zhan Jingting asked.
"Your hearing is really good. The violinist is in the living room; he can't hear us. Don't worry." Raising his wine glass, he said, "Mr. Zhan, I'd like to toast you. Thank you for finding such a wonderful place where I can have such a happy time."
Zhan Jingting picked up his wine glass. "Wanwan, if possible, I hope you can always be this happy."
“There are no ifs, because it’s definitely possible. As long as you’re by my side, I will always be happy.” Qiao Wanwan said with a smile, then downed her red wine in one gulp. “Try the steak, it won’t taste good when it’s cold.”
"Okay." Zhan Jingting also downed his glass, but for some reason, the red wine tasted bitter to him today.
Seeing Zhan Jingting take a bite, Qiao Wanwan couldn't wait to ask, "How does it taste?"
"It's delicious. Madam Zhan's cooking skills have improved."
"You don't need to coax me." Qiao Wanwan was very self-aware. "Everyone has their own expertise. My cooking is definitely not as good as a chef's, but the ingredients are fresh, so it won't taste bad no matter what I make. Besides, this is my loving dinner as Mrs. Zhan, so it's a bonus."
"Um."
"......"
The two of them chatted and drank while eating, feeling relaxed and happy.
After a few rounds of drinks, Zhan Jingting stood up, walked to Qiao Wanwan's side, and elegantly extended his hand, "Mrs. Zhan, may I have the honor of asking you to dance?"
Qiao Wanwan smiled brightly, "Of course."
To the beautiful sound of the violin, they danced a waltz, their eyes meeting in a way that conveyed a thousand unspoken words.
Suddenly, the sound of fireworks exploding came from outside!
Qiao Wanwan happily walked out the door and, sure enough, saw dazzling fireworks blooming in the sky.
"How beautiful!" Qiao Wanwan exclaimed happily, pointing to the lively crowd not far away. "Jingting, look, our neighbors are celebrating their wedding anniversary!"
"Um."
Qiao Wanwan grasped the man's hand, their fingers intertwined. "I truly hope that decades from now, we can celebrate this special day just like them. Growing old together—what a rare and luxurious happiness..."
"Yes." Zhan Jingting looked at her beautiful profile and could see from her eyes how envious and expectant she was at that moment.
He wished time could freeze at this moment forever, never moving forward.
Their world consisted of no one else but him and her, forever frozen in this moment!
But the pain spreading through his chest told him clearly and cruelly that this was impossible!
Despite the pain, Zhan Jingting asked, "Wanwan, do you want to go to the party?"
"I was thinking of going, but you don't like these kinds of occasions, so we'll skip it and just stay home and enjoy some time alone."
"Of course I'll go with you if you want to, but you'll need to change your clothes. Dressing so formally will steal the spotlight from the host."
Qiao Wanwan became interested. "Okay, wait for me a moment. I'll go upstairs to change now."
After Qiao Wanwan went upstairs, Zhan Jingting immediately rushed into the bathroom, took out a medicine bottle from his pocket, took out a pill, put it in his mouth, and swallowed it with the tap water!
He was breathing heavily, trying to suppress the pain in his chest as quickly as possible!
Not long after, Qiao Wanwan knocked on the door. "Jingting, are you in there?"
"Yes," Zhan Jingting replied. "Wait for me a moment."
"good."
The medication has started to work, but my chest is still aching slightly.
Zhan Jingting splashed cold water on his face, making sure there was nothing unusual about it, before opening the door and going out.
"Why is it taking so long?" Qiao Wanwan asked, a little worried. "Could it be that you got an upset stomach from the dinner I made?"
Zhan Jingting smiled and patted her head, "You're overthinking it, let's go."
"Um."
Seeing what she was holding, Zhan Jingting asked, "What's this?"
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