Chapter 0049 Refreshment
Chen Yan stepped outside, his heart clenching. He tried to comfort the person who was sobbing, saying, "I know you're upset. Be good, I'll try my best to get back tomorrow and take you out to play, okay?"
The meeting room was well soundproofed. The shareholder closest to the door, despite straining his ears, couldn't quite make out what Chen Yan said. He only vaguely sensed an unusual gentleness in Chen's tone, which made this middle-aged man reminisce about the beautiful days when he and his first love were blossoming. He also gossiped that the woman who could make President Chen so tender and gentle couldn't possibly be his arrogant first wife, but rather a delicate and pitiful lover.
Ah, truly—a youth without romance is a wasted youth!
Chen Yan quickly returned to the conference room, and the war of words continued. Fortunately, one-third of the shareholders were Chen Yan's people, and they worked tacitly with him to persuade some of the hesitant shareholders, ultimately passing the acquisition by a narrow margin.
To avoid any unforeseen complications, Chen Yan, Cheng Jue, and their assistant immediately flew to Jingzhou to meet with the three founders. Over drinks, they finalized some key details, leaving the rest to a professional third party. Everyone enjoyed themselves immensely.
It was already 11 p.m. when everything was over. The group was exhausted. Cheng Jue and his assistant went back to the hotel to sleep, while Chen Yan booked a flight at 2:30 a.m. to rush back to Lancheng.
Cheng Jue vaguely knew he was going back to see Ruyi. He glanced at Ruyi's deathly pale face and said, "Damn it, aren't you afraid of dying suddenly? Wouldn't it be different if you went back tomorrow?"
Chen Yan replied out of the blue, "It will rain the day after tomorrow, only tomorrow will be sunny."
Huh? Cheng Jue shook his head and recited, "What is love in this world that makes people so crazy?" Then he waved goodbye to Chen Yan and slammed the door shut.
Surprisingly, of the group of friends they got along with, the most carefree Chen Yan became the most devoted lover, while this handsome, dashing, witty, and charming man always ended up being dumped by women…
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When Ruyi woke up early in the morning, she turned around and saw Chen Yan holding her as she slept soundly. His skin was as white as jade, but there were two dark patches under his eyes that seemed to shine through the clear jade, making them particularly conspicuous.
She looked at him for a moment, then gently moved his hand away and placed it beside her. After thinking for a moment, she straightened the blanket for him, then silently got out of bed and tiptoed to close the door.
She went about her usual routine: washing up, eating breakfast, strolling in the garden, doing prenatal yoga, reading, playing with the cat…
Tiger Girl is almost eight months old and her size is close to that of an adult. She was sent to be neutered a month ago, and when she came back, she was still as lively as ever, but she seemed to have a few more worries. She's a big girl now.
Compared to when she was a child, she has grown into a more beautiful and graceful young woman. She is light and slender, with soft and smooth fur like clouds and silk. Her golden eyes are bright and shiny. At this moment, she is staring intently at the mechanical bird that senses flight above her Ruyi palm. Her little head is also turning back and forth, holding up a pink and white plum blossom-shaped claw, which is about to move.
Under Ruyi's control, the toy bird flew around the kitten. When it descended to a certain point, Tiger Girl suddenly leaped high and pounced nimbly. The kitten's body spun 360 degrees in mid-air before landing smoothly, like a black cloud with white on top. The red and blue robotic bird fell down and was pressed under the pink paw pads.
Tiger Girl looked at her owner with a haughty expression, her face full of wanting praise. Ruyi could no longer easily squat down to hug her or feed her dried fish, so she opened the dried fish and placed it on her cat tree. Tiger Girl climbed up lightly and delicately stuck out her pink tongue to lick it.
Around noon, Chen Yan came downstairs full of energy, dressed neatly, with slightly damp hair, obviously having just washed it but not having bothered to dry it.
At the dinner table, he smiled and told Ruyi to finish her meal and go upstairs to change her clothes, as he was preparing to take her out.
Ruyi recalled her past self and felt that she might have been possessed by something, as she was so sentimental. She couldn't help but feel embarrassed and wished that no one would bring it up again. She quickly shook her head to indicate that she had already passed that state and was fine staying in the house.
She knew Chen Yan was very busy; he had flown back overnight yesterday, and despite never liking to sleep in, he slept until noon, which showed how exhausted he was. Compared to him, she spent her days holed up in the villa, eating, playing, sleeping, and sleeping—living a carefree, parasitic life. What did she have to complain about?
Chen Yan remained silent upon hearing this.
After finishing her meal, Ruyi went upstairs and stood by the window, counting the white clouds in the blue sky. This one looked like a dog, that one looked like a fish...
Footsteps sounded behind her. Chen Yan wrapped his arms around her waist and gently stroked her round belly through her clothes, softly advising, "Go ahead, otherwise it won't be able to perceive the outside world until it's born, and won't know how beautiful the outside world is."
Ruyi eventually went out with him. He drove in front, while two plainclothes bodyguards followed at a distance.
The two didn't need to find a specific location; the sanatorium itself was a perfect place for a spring outing and sightseeing. Chen Yan drove slowly.
Despite Ruyi's reluctance to speak, she was now peering out the car window, gazing longingly at the peach blossoms and willows by the nearby lake, and the vibrant colors of the mountains in the distance, all blending into a dazzling tapestry of clouds. Whenever they passed a spot that interested Ruyi, Chen Yan would stop and magically produce kites, bubble machines, and other items from the trunk.
It wasn't until 4 p.m. that Ruyi reluctantly got into the car with him and obediently prepared to head home.
As a result, Chen Yan told her that he was going to take her out to eat. Even though Ruyi had tried her best to pretend to be reserved, she couldn't help but laugh and exclaim, "Really? Where are we going, and what are we eating?"
It doesn't really matter where we go or what we eat; the key is that it feels so good to go out and get some fresh air. Chen Yan took her to Yunding Center, the commercial district closest to the sanatorium, and she felt friendly towards every stranger she passed by.
The lobby on the first floor of the center is spacious, with marble flooring that shines like a mirror. Everywhere you look, there are top international brands, and the window displays alone exude an unapproachable and aloof aura.
As Ruyi was led by Chen Yan, they passed a well-known women's clothing store. The mannequin's light purple dress was adorned with transparent rhinestones at the chest, gradually transitioning downwards, with the stacked tulle skirt blooming like flowers, light and dreamy. She couldn't help but take a second look.
Seeing this, Chen Yan walked into the store and said directly to the clerk, "Do you still have size S for that purple dress? Please wrap it up for me, and I'll pay by card, thank you."
Ruyi tugged at his sleeve and whispered, "I can't wear it now, so let's not buy it." Her tone betrayed her disappointment; she was now quite overweight and had a large waist.
Chen Yan said nonchalantly, "I can wear it after I give birth. If necessary, I can just get the largest size."
The commission was delivered to her doorstep without her having to say a word. The shop assistant couldn't stop smiling and secretly sighed that this beautiful woman was really lucky. Her husband was handsome, rich, and loved her. She bought the dress, which cost nearly six figures, without even blinking.
As they left the clothing store, Chen Yan asked her if she wanted to buy a bag, but she shook her head, saying that she wasn't going out to buy a bag anyway.
He didn't care; there was no law against carrying a bag at home. He pulled Ruyi into that classic orange shop, where she was stunned by the silver-gray Birkin bag in the central display case and the long string of zeros behind it.
Chen Yan misunderstood, thinking she liked it, and pretended to swipe his card. Ruyi quickly turned around and left, showing with her actions that she wasn't into it.
What kind of bag could be worth half a house in the suburbs of Lancheng? Chen Yan wanted to be a sucker, but she didn't want to, and besides, that bag seemed to be made of crocodile skin, which she couldn't appreciate.
To prevent Chen Yan from paying too much "stupidity tax," Ruyi quickly dragged him upstairs. Prices were much more reasonable there. She and Chen Yan strolled leisurely and found a uniquely decorated gift shop tucked away in a corner. They picked out a cat toy, two balls, and two plush toys for Hu Niu with great interest. They also bought a plaster relief painting with a brown solid wood frame. The painting was only the size of two palms side by side, depicting surging waves that shimmered in the sunlight. The color had been specially treated; it appeared as a deep blue from the front, but when the angle was changed, the blue lightened, revealing shimmering, iridescent pearls—a perfect illustration of what "radiant and dazzling" truly meant.
Passing by an ice cream shop, Ruyi lingered at the entrance, refusing to leave. Dresses and bags were all forgotten; all she really wanted was a bite of ice cream!
Despite the silent condemnation from passersby and shop staff, Chen Yan reluctantly ordered a plain crispy cone and, at Ruyi's insistence, added two scoops, one chocolate and one cantaloupe.
Chen Yan acted like a miserly Scrooge, only allowing her to taste each ball twice before swallowing the rest in one gulp. He did this three times in a row, his breath steaming in the cold air.
Seeing his unusual embarrassment, Ruyi almost laughed, but she held it in.
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