Qian Duoduo had dinner with three factory directors, including Director Yang, in Guangzhou. The three sat in a tea restaurant, and Director Yang said, "Duoduo, there are still a few days until the New Year. I heard that your parents are also here to celebrate the New Year?"
Qian Duoduo nodded gently, her tone tinged with a hint of helplessness. "Yes, there's really no other way! There are just too many things to do here, I'm working non-stop, and I simply can't find the time to go back to Beijing to spend the New Year with my in-laws. Fortunately, they understand that I'm currently in the prime of my career, and I've decided that next year I'll try to visit them more often." As she finished speaking, she unconsciously frowned slightly, seemingly feeling somewhat guilty about not being able to go home.
Factory Director Yang said with a broad smile, "It's been quite a few years since we brothers have been home to celebrate the New Year with our grandparents! These past two years, our factory's output has been booming. Thanks to you, and with the momentum you've brought, our factory's development is getting better and better. So, this year we've specially distributed generous bonuses and various benefits to the workers early on, and we plan to give everyone a two-day holiday early so they can go home early and take good care of their parents."
Qian Duoduo nodded repeatedly in agreement, saying, "Your arrangement is so wise! When I get back, I'll give all my employees an early holiday so they can also happily go home and have a family reunion for the New Year!"
Lu Yuan quietly gazed at his wife, who was chatting and laughing with others with ease. He inwardly sighed, feeling absolutely no shame about being a kept man. After all, when it came to earning a living, he knew he was no match for Qian Duoduo; they were on completely different levels. However, Lu Yuan also understood that everyone has their own unique strengths and advantages.
Just as he often narcissistically thought, look at your handsome and charming face, it's truly exquisitely perfect, like a sculpture. A high, straight nose, deep-set eyes, and a sharply defined jawline—every detail exudes an irresistible charm. With just this outstanding appearance, he was confident he could easily defeat many rivals, leaving them far behind!
More importantly, his wife was also deeply infatuated with his handsome face and muscular physique! Whenever he came out of the bathroom after a shower, casually wrapped in a towel, his wife's beautiful eyes would stare intently at him, as if her eyeballs were about to pop out of his head. Whenever he thought of this, Lu Yuan's lips would involuntarily curl into a smug smile.
When they finally returned to Shenzhen, it was the 26th day of the twelfth lunar month. At that moment, Dongfang Huating resembled a dreamlike castle, meticulously decorated and brand new. Bright red lanterns hung high at the entrance of each building, seemingly conveying the joy and blessings of the New Year. The green belts of the community were adorned with delicate colored light bulbs, twinkling like stars, and colorful flags hung between the railings. Most striking were the largest "Spring" character and the fluttering national flag in front of the Dongfang Huating office building. Even the property management staff, usually dressed in grass-green uniforms, were now wearing bright red new clothes, creating a lively and festive scene!
Qian Duoduo returned home overjoyed, and the first thing he did was eagerly turn on the heating system. This whole-house smart electric heating system was something he had purchased from Su Ruanruan at great expense! Only half an hour after turning it on, they could clearly feel the indoor temperature gradually rising.
The two quickly changed out of their slightly heavy outdoor clothes and into comfortable loungewear. Qian Duoduo lazily lay on the sofa, sighing contentedly, "Ugh, I really don't want to go out! In this freezing weather, it would be so great if someone could deliver delicious food right to my door!" At this moment, she missed the familiar food delivery platforms like Meituan and Ele.me. With just a few taps on her phone, she could order a variety of delicious meals quickly delivered to her doorstep. Thinking about this, Qian Duoduo couldn't help but swallow hard, imagining steaming hot food about to appear before her eyes…
Just then, a rich aroma of food wafted over like wisps of smoke. Her sensitive nose instantly caught the enticing scent, and she involuntarily stood up, following the aroma like a kitten drawn by delicious food, and walked to the restaurant.
The moment she stepped into the restaurant, her eyes were immediately drawn to the sumptuous dishes laid out on the table. The first thing that caught her eye was the braised pork belly, its color a glossy red, each piece neatly square and exuding an irresistible aroma; next was the golden, crispy, sweet and sour fish, sprinkled with chopped scallions as a garnish; and then there was the plate of vibrant green, tender, and fragrant garlic bok choy, as fresh and eye-catching as jade.
Seeing these delicious dishes, a bright smile immediately spread across her face. She couldn't help but think, "This is so much better than those food delivery platforms! Although I can't order whatever I want like I would with takeout, it's already great to have such delicious food ready to eat. What more could I ask for? Contentment is happiness!" With that thought, she sat down with a happy smile.
At this moment, Lu Yuan walked over with a smile and handed her a bowl of fragrant white rice and a pair of clean chopsticks. She happily took the chopsticks and said playfully, "Thank you, little snail!" Hearing this, Lu Yuan also smiled.
Qian Duoduo eagerly reached for her chopsticks, picked up a piece of sweet and sour fish, and put it in her mouth. However, the moment she took a bite, a strong fishy smell assaulted her senses, almost unbearable. She frowned, quickly spat out the fish, and then grabbed the water glass beside her, gulping down two large mouthfuls of cold water to try and suppress the nausea. Finally recovering, she shook her head helplessly and said, "Why is this fish so fishy…?"
Lu Yuan was dumbfounded. He immediately picked up a piece of fish with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth. It wasn't fishy at all.
He immediately said, "Wife, try this meat and see if you like it."
Qian Duoduo obediently nodded and immediately picked up a piece of braised pork. It smelled good, and she swallowed hard, but she really didn't expect the meat to be so unpalatable. She felt terrible.
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