Seeing that he had started eating, Song Mai served him a small bowl of soup.
Lotus seeds and lily bulbs nourish the heart and calm the mind.
The moment she saw him, she knew he hadn't rested since leaving the Western Kingdom and looked extremely anxious. This bowl of lotus seeds and lily bulbs was a perfect match for him.
Song Mai wolfed down her food, and only when she put down her chopsticks did she realize that all the plates on the table were empty.
She touched her round belly, feeling incredibly happy.
"We're full, let's go home."
"good."
After arriving home, Song Mai went to her bedroom to pack her luggage and take a shower, while Chu Xing went to the study.
Having to go to work early the next morning, Song Mai washed the clothes she had brought back, took a shower, dried her hair, and prepared to go to sleep.
Although she knew she was safe in the Western Kingdom these past few days, she was still unsure of how to return home, and everything was still uncertain, which made her very uneasy. The day she slept the best was the day Chu Xing came to the Western Kingdom to find her.
Since he left, her sleep quality has been declining again, and she only felt completely at ease now that she is home.
As soon as she got into bed, she felt very sleepy and fell asleep in no time.
Chu Xing sat at his desk, the computer light shining on his face. Despite having a mountain of work to do, he was somewhat unwilling to do it.
The phone kept buzzing; it was Chu Mingqian calling, and this was already the umpteenth missed call.
Chu Xing pressed the answer button with some irritation.
His tone was somewhat impatient.
"What's up?"
Chu Mingqian had calmed himself down for a long time before making this call, intending to have a calm discussion with Chu Xing about the matter. However, Chu Xing's attitude as soon as the call was connected instantly ruined all of Chu Mingqian's mental preparation.
"What kind of attitude is this! I'm trying to talk to you nicely and this is how you treat me?"
"What do you want? If you're trying to persuade me to get a divorce, then there's no need to say anything."
Chu Xing's arrogant attitude immediately enraged Chu Mingqian, who roared in anger.
"Don't forget who you're talking to! I'm your father, not someone you can boss around! Let me tell you, I won't allow you to keep that woman in the company; she'll only ruin you!"
"Beep beep beep—"
However, the next second, the man hung up the phone without hesitation, leaving Chu Mingqian roaring.
He was so angry that he threw his phone away and paced back and forth in the yard with his hands on his hips.
Qin Jizhi, dressed in his pajamas, came over to tell him to go back to sleep, and just then he witnessed this scene.
She crossed her arms and looked at the man who was furious.
"Is this what you mean by having a calm and peaceful conversation between men?"
Chu Mingqian's chest heaved with anger, and he remained silent for a long time.
Qin Jizhi walked to the bench next to him and sat down.
"Our leave expires tomorrow. You told me not to do anything rash. Has your method worked?"
Chu Mingqian was already furious with Chu Xing, and hearing Qin Jizhi speak now only made him angrier.
"Stop being sarcastic. My method is useless. I'm not going to get involved anymore. Let whoever wants to manage it do so!"
As he spoke, he stormed off into the living room.
Under the moonlight, Qin Jizhi's handsome face revealed a hint of ruthlessness, and his eyes held an undisguised coldness.
She'll take charge, she's determined to!
We will make sure that woman never appears in front of Chu Xing again!
Chu Xing stayed in the study until midnight, and only returned to his bedroom after finishing several important tasks.
Song Mai was already fast asleep, holding a blanket in her arms with one leg sticking out of the blanket.
The room was quite warm, and she seemed to feel a bit hot.
Chu Xing turned the temperature down a bit, tucked the blanket around her, and then sat by the window quietly watching her.
Only a small desk lamp was on in the room, its dim light casting a warm glow on her face, making her look even softer and more ethereal.
She still felt a bit hot and was somewhat dissatisfied with the man's behavior of wrapping her up tightly. She frowned and struggled to lift the blanket, revealing a section of her fair and delicate arm.
The man's heart softened, and he leaned down to give Song Mai a light kiss on the forehead.
The next day, as soon as Song Mai stepped into the translation department, Su He jumped up and down and pounced on him.
"Sister Mai, it's so good to see you back! I felt like I was living through an eternity without seeing you for a few days."
Song Mai smiled and took her hand.
"Okay, look, I'm back now. From now on, we can eat together every day and go to work and come home together again."
As she spoke, she took out the gift she had brought for Su He from her bag. Su He was overjoyed and thanked Song Mai profusely.
Song Mai picked up the coffee beans she had bought earlier and headed toward Tang Lanlan's office. Tang Lanlan always arrived early and was already sitting in her office.
Song Mai knocked on the door and only entered after hearing a response from inside.
"You're back."
As usual, Tang Lanlan was dressed in a well-fitting suit, looking serious and intellectual.
"You're back. Here are some coffee beans for you. I didn't know which flavor you preferred, so I just picked one randomly. I hope you won't mind if it doesn't suit your taste."
Tang Lanlan took the bag of coffee beans. The moment she saw the pattern on the bag, a hint of gentleness appeared in her eyes, and a rare smile appeared on her lips.
"Is this the place? Did Manager Ji take you there?"
Song Mai's eyes lit up.
"Have you been to this place too? But it wasn't Manager Ji who took me; it was recommended by someone from Xiguo Coffee Shop, but I ran into Manager Ji there."
Tang Lanlan smiled and nodded, then brought the bag of coffee beans closer, took a sniff, and the morning weariness in her eyes instantly disappeared a bit.
"When we went to the West on a business trip before, Manager Ji bought some and gave some to each of us. I'm not a coffee person, and I only drink coffee to stay awake. For me, there's no difference between hand-ground and instant coffee, so you don't have to worry about it not suiting my taste. However, this coffee really tastes very good. I was amazed when I first drank it, so I was impressed and asked you about it."
This was the first time Tang Lanlan had spoken so much with Song Mai outside of work, which made her feel flattered.
"I see. I'm glad you like it."
"Thank you, I like it very much."
Tang Lanlan's sincere gaze filled Song Mai with joy from the bottom of her heart.
She bumped into Ji Fenghe as soon as she came out of Tang Lanlan's office.
Good morning, Manager Ji.
The man nodded: "Good morning."
They exchanged a brief greeting and then went about their own business.
Su He craned her neck to look over in disbelief.
"Sister Mai, you and Manager Ji have made up?"
Song Mai looked at her with amusement.
When did I ever argue with him?
Su He scratched the back of her head, thought for a while, and said, "I remember at that press conference, you and Manager Ji didn't have a very pleasant conversation, and you also felt that he was targeting you."
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