Lu Wanqing and Lin Ye's careers have both made great progress, and the whole family is very happy.
After Zhao Xiaolan returned with her three children, Lin Ye suggested going to a restaurant for dinner.
Lin Xiaocui recalled the romantic dinner that night and had wanted to take them there, but then she remembered that it required foreign exchange certificates, so she had to give up.
Looking back now, the Western food wasn't that great, but the atmosphere was really nice, perfect for close friends to chat together.
What you eat isn't important; who you eat with is.
If you're looking for delicious food that suits everyone's taste, Chinese food is the way to go.
Nowadays, the chefs in state-run restaurants all have several years of experience cooking elaborate meals. Some restaurants have even cooked braised bear paws, so their skill level is naturally beyond question.
They can only survive for a few more years. Once private restaurants start to dominate the market, these state-owned restaurants will lose their competitive edge and should be phased out.
The restaurant they chose was a relatively large state-run restaurant, serving Beijing cuisine, though it was mostly Shandong cuisine. The menu was quite extensive, and customers could order according to their preferences.
After the family sat down, they started ordering food, making a lively scene of everyone picking and choosing.
At this moment, several blond, blue-eyed men sat down next to them, and Lin Xiaocui, with her sharp eyes, immediately noticed that one of them was Tom.
“Tom, it’s nice to see you here.” (English) Lin Xiaocui walked over and greeted them in a graceful manner.
Tom stood up happily, greeted her, then glanced at Lin Ye and nodded at him.
Then, his gaze fell on the young and beautiful Lu Wanqing. He paused for two seconds, seemingly surprised to see such a beautiful lady in the capital. If Lin Xiaocui hadn't spoken to him, he wouldn't have been able to come to his senses.
Today, Lu Wanqing wore a light beige plaid coat, with a Chanel-inspired style that was simple yet elegant. Her skin was fair with a rosy glow, and her loose hair was casually draped over her shoulders, giving her a unique charm of a mysterious Eastern woman.
Not only Tom, but all his companions felt a jolt of electricity when they caught sight of Lu Wanqing in his gaze.
They came to the East hoping to discover the beauty of Eastern architecture, but they never expected to encounter such a beautiful woman.
Encouraged by everyone, Tom followed Lin Xiaocui to Lu Wanqing's table and began introducing himself:
"Mr. Lin, I didn't expect to run into you here. What have you thought about my proposal today?"
Tom asked with a smile, his eyes darting back and forth between Lin Ye and Lu Wanqing.
Lin Ye disliked his aggressive gaze, stood up, and replied with a polite smile:
"I'm considering it." (in English)
Lin Ye's English is not good; he only knows a few simple words.
"Aren't you going to introduce the beautiful lady next to you?" Tom continued.
Lin Ye smiled and extended his hand, "This is my wife, these are our children, this is my mother, this is my sister, and Xiao Cui is my younger sister."
He did not introduce Lu Wanqing separately.
A man's intuition told him that Tom's intentions were not pure, and he had to assert his dominance.
Sure enough, Tom's expression changed. He never expected that Lu Wanqing, who looked so young, was already a mother of three.
"It's an honor to meet you all!" he said, greeting everyone.
After Tom returned to his desk, Lin Ye asked Xiao Cui in a low voice:
"Is this Tom a pervert?"
Lin Xiaocui covered her mouth and laughed: "Brother, aren't you being too sensitive? Foreigners are just more open-minded. They won't have any other thoughts about knowing that your wife is already married."
Besides, even if they take a liking to someone, they'll act like gentlemen and won't force anyone.
“Yes, they believe in mutual consent, so you’ll be taken advantage of and still be willing to do it,” Lu Wanqing agreed with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Elaine Chao looked at him with disdain and said, "Pah, they're just a bunch of hypocritical people."
She wasn't particularly fond of Westerners.
Lin Chunhua was rather curious as to whether Lin Ye intended to cooperate with them.
Collaborating with international construction companies is a rare opportunity, so don't let these prejudices prevent you from doing business with them.
Lin Ye was indeed hesitant, fearing that they might use his connections to get in touch with Lu Wanqing.
"Cooperation is not out of the question, but we must agree on the terms beforehand. Next time, I'll go with you to talk to them."
Lu Wanqing touched his arm and said.
"Alright then," Lin Ye reluctantly agreed.
He ate the meal somewhat absentmindedly.
Lying in bed that night, he still felt a little uneasy and said:
"How about we call off this collaboration? Maybe we can find some domestic companies to work with."
Lu Wanqing, dressed in a silk nightgown with a low neckline, straddled his waist, her cascading hair falling down, her eyes alluring.
Are you worried that I'm having too much contact with them?
Lin Ye gripped her waist with his large hand, his eyes burning with desire.
Do you want to hear the truth?
"I hate their predatory eyes, like hungry wolves staring at their prey."
Lu Wanqing smiled and said, "I knew you would think that way. If I am the prey, then you are the only hunter who can capture me."
As she spoke, she leaned down and pressed her face against his chest.
In his previous life, Lin Ye only dared to approach Lu Wanqing when she was in dire straits, and he was somewhat insecure deep down.
Lu Wanqing did not want him to give up his opportunity for self-growth because of her.
This was the first time Lin Ye had heard Lu Wanqing confess her love so passionately. His joy was palpable, and his previous aggrieved expression vanished. He felt like the hungry wolf she had described, and he rolled over and pinned her down.
"Wife, you are so beautiful."
As he spoke, his thin lips were already enveloping hers.
A night of hard work.
The next day, they reached a consensus that Lin Ye needed to take advantage of this opportunity to overtake others and graduate smoothly, but Lu Wanqing needed to accompany him during the negotiation process.
Her English is quite good, so she won't be led by the nose by the other party.
Soon, the two parties agreed on a meeting time and place at each other's offices.
Lin Ye's group consisted of himself, Lu Wanqing, Luo Chunlei, and Lin Xiaocui, while the other side consisted of Tom and three others.
Tom's proposed solution was for Lin Ye and Luo Chunlei to transfer the design and participate in the construction, but they would have no right to interfere with where the buildings were located.
Lu Wanqing naturally disagreed. Lin Ye had the right to know the construction site and purpose of the building, and the contract must stipulate that the design plan was non-transferable. After the country promulgates the Patent Law, a patent application must be made.
Tom had originally planned to use this to recoup his investment in the future, but he was truly surprised by Lu Wanqing's foresight.
Finally, the two parties reached an agreement, and Lin Ye and Luo Chunlei were hired as contracted designers for the international architecture firm.
A special contract means that the contract is automatically terminated after the project ends, and any subsequent contract needs to be renegotiated.
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