At five o'clock in the afternoon, Chen Lan got off the car with a bulging backpack on her back and her hands full of things.
She's going to Director Guo's house today to deliver a gift.
Before coming, my cousin made sure to find out more—
Director Guo has a gathering tonight, and we'll be departing from the villa.
From the other side of the road, Chen Lan could see Director Guo's blue sedan parked in the open-air garage.
"Go back, I can manage on my own."
Chen Lan waved to the car, signaling them to go back.
Director Guo's projects are all government bidding projects, such as building stadiums, workers' art museums, and cultural centers and theaters. Winning these projects requires connections.
But they do have this mark.
My cousin Lin Zhenzhen said that Director Guo has a powerful father-in-law.
They are a combination of government and business; any leak of inside information is enough for these construction teams to make a fortune.
Yue Siming also came over today.
Looking at the red marks on his wife's hands from the bag of gift boxes, he said with heartache, "Let me take it to the door for you."
He was part of the purchasing team, so of course he knew the significance of the two bottles of high-end red wine, plus five kilograms of tea worth nearly a thousand yuan, along with a complete set of purple clay teaware.
In addition, a pure gold necklace and 10,000 yuan in cash were also added.
Everything was in place, inside and out, and it was just the final push—
Chen Lan snorted twice, glared back, and said, "Go back! Stop getting in my way!"
She came today to deliver a gift on behalf of her husband, Yue Siming.
As long as this order is secured, the supervisor position will be Yue Siming's.
She was now the manager's wife.
Thinking it over, she took a deep breath and went to the security guard at the door, explaining her purpose with a humble smile.
After saying that, he wisely slipped her a pack of Hongtashan cigarettes.
"Oh, then you can go in."
The security guard, used to seeing people offering gifts, waved his hand, glanced at the woman, and let her in.
With a heart full of trepidation, Chen Lan rang the doorbell of Director Guo's house.
Not long after, the door lock clicked open.
The person who opened the door was Director Guo's wife, Liu Qing. The woman, wearing a red bathrobe, lazily glanced at the things in Chen Lan's hands and said politely, "You've had a hard time. The things are quite heavy. You must be exhausted."
He called out to someone inside, and a young woman immediately came out to greet him.
"Where is Director Guo?" After handing the things to the nanny, Chen Lan marveled at the high quality of the servants in wealthy families, even the nanny was so beautiful, while wondering why she hadn't seen Director Guo after being inside for so long.
Just as she was feeling restless, Liu Qing personally poured her a cup of tea, saying, "Have some tea to soothe your nerves."
"Oh, thank you."
Chen Lan accepted it, flattered and surprised.
She never expected that someone of Mr. Guo's status would personally make her tea.
Standing in the luxurious and beautiful hall, Chen Lan finished a cup of tea, and Liu Qing was about to pour her a second cup.
Chen Lan quickly and quietly refused, "That's enough, that's enough."
She hadn't forgotten why she came today.
"Oh, you mean Lao Guo? He's not home." Liu Qing smiled at Chen Lan. "What? Can't I entertain you?"
This joke made Chen Lan nervous.
The project was approved by Liu Qing's father, so how could she dare to say no?
They took the cigarettes, alcohol, and tea set from Chen Lan's hands, but she hadn't yet taken out the cash and gold necklace.
My cousin was clever; she said that Liu Qing was the real person in charge of the family.
The husband has to bid for all his projects from his father-in-law and brother-in-law, so how can he not fawn over his wife?
With this in mind, Chen Lan added an expensive gold chain on her cousin's advice.
The amount was so small that it pained her to see it.
She had never even bought anything that expensive for her wedding.
But for the sake of her husband Yue Siming's future, Chen Lan gritted her teeth, stamped her foot, and resolutely borrowed another sum of money from the bank.
You can't catch a wolf without risking your cub; keeping Guo's wife is all that matters, as long as Liu Qing is happy.
When the time comes, just whisper some sweet nothings in her ear and it'll be fine, right?
You can think about it, but when you actually take it out, it still hurts.
Chen Lan's palms, which were holding the jewelry box, were soaked with sweat.
"What's wrong?" Liu Qing noticed her strange posture and asked, "What good stuff are you hiding in your pocket?"
After saying that, she covered her red lips and giggled.
"Can I take a look?"
Now that things have come to this point, there's no way to keep quiet about it.
Chen Lan steeled herself, took out the box, and then subtly explained her husband's situation.
No woman doesn't love jewelry, especially women over thirty.
Moreover, it's a pure gold necklace.
Sure enough, Liu Qing's expression when she opened the jewelry box said it all.
"Wow, it's so beautiful! It must have cost a lot of money."
Chen Lan forced a smile, her face stiff. "I'm glad you like it."
"Thank you very much then." Liu Qing put away the jewelry box and assured her affectionately, "Don't worry, it's just a matter of getting a note approved."
This statement was tantamount to a done deal, and the huge weight that had been hanging over Chen Lan's heart was lifted.
Overwhelmed with joy, she no longer wanted to sit down.
She didn't want to linger for a moment; she had to tell her husband, Yue Siming, the news!
Just as she was about to leave, Mr. Guo returned.
The woman giggled and rushed over, "Honey, you must be tired from playing ball."
Chen Lan watched with envy.
Who says rich people can't have love?
Look at Liu Qing, who is also in her thirties, she is beautiful and young. It seems that even time favors the rich, leaving no trace on their faces, but it doesn't spare the poor.
Power and wealth are the best beauty products.
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