Chapter 621: Chapter 28: Weekend
Chapter 28: Weekend
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My wife and girlfriend went on a date, so I’m free. — This thought made Li Yan feel ridiculous. Although it’s true, few would believe it if he told someone.
Originally, he was supposed to meet Zhang Tianyi on Friday night. And during this special time, there’s no doubt he would ask about this matter. Li Yan was worried that Yurong would bring up the fact that he helped, which was somewhat encouraging. After all, businessmen who’ve been in the trade for decades are all old and cunning foxes, and they might suspect him of something.
Now that he doesn’t have to go, he feels at ease. He pondered that he’s been too busy these days and hasn’t had time to accompany anyone else. He considered going to Huang Ying’s place tonight and having her cook.
However, thinking of Huang Ying, if he goes in the evening, she might misunderstand that he plans to stay over, which would be awkward whether he stays or not. So he decided to visit during the day tomorrow instead.
He recalled once when Huang Ying suggested he should meet her brother, but he hadn’t had the time these past two weeks. Feeling a bit embarrassed, he quickly dialed the business department.
"Huang Ying, do you have classes tomorrow? How about I come over for lunch?"
Upon hearing Li Yan’s voice, Huang Ying, who had been looking forward to it for a long time, quickly agreed: "Sure, I’m free at noon. But are you... not busy?"
"Haha, busy? Of course, I’m busy. It’s a new company, and I’ve invested in a movie; it’s my first one, so it can’t fail. But no matter how busy I am, I can’t keep standing you up, right? Besides, I still have to eat, so I might as well go to your place to replenish." Li Yan laughed.
"Oh, okay, then I’ll make chicken soup for you tomorrow!" Huang Ying agreed quietly, relieved.
In fact, when it comes to replenishment, Li Yan doesn’t lack anything. Aunt Liu originally worked at the Zhang Family, so she had long learned how to prepare various precious ingredients, including some medicinal meals. When taking care of the two of them at the villa, Yang Yun, who cared for her daughter and son-in-law, would bring back a bunch of precious ingredients and medicinal materials every time they dined there, which they’d use to make soup with fresh ingredients. So, although not every day, they often had nourishing soups.
Zhang Yurong couldn’t eat much, so a lot of it went to Li Yan. Perhaps due to frequent nourishment, he had a lot of energy, and he used to need to go out every week to release it.
But for Huang Ying’s ordinary, even somewhat constrained family, these ingredients were considered quite a treat from childhood. Usually, on her own, if she made a chicken or half a chicken, she couldn’t finish it and thought it wasteful, so she wouldn’t cook it without reason, only doing so when her brother came back. Now, upon hearing Li Yan casually mention replenishing, she immediately thought of making him chicken soup.
Rich chicken soup didn’t particularly interest Li Yan, but understanding Huang Ying’s intentions, he agreed in an expectant tone: "Great, I’m looking forward to it tomorrow. Call your brother to come back too, so you can feel more at ease."
"Okay."
"Are you busy? You’re always busy at this time; want me to apply to have you transferred over here?"
Huang Ying quickly replied, "No need, I’m used to being a bit busy; I’m doing just fine now."
Li Yan thought of Li Jie and asked, "Have you finished your accounting course exams? Got your certificate? A friend’s company needs someone like you. If you’re ready, I can recommend you!"
"Really? I... I passed." Huang Ying hesitated a bit. Although she took the additional courses to seek a career with a better future, even if she might not excel, it would be better than being a clerk. But her personality made her reluctant to take the first step, preferring to stay in a familiar environment.
"That’s great. I’ll take you to meet her someday; it might be a good opportunity."
"Okay." Hearing this from Li Yan, Huang Ying softly replied.
...
After hanging up, Li Yan’s phone on the desk rang again.
"Damn, Li, you really are busy?"
Upon hearing the voice, Li Yan immediately recognized it was Sun Hui from the HR department. However, in recent months, he hadn’t had much time to go drinking with them.
"Why, something going on tonight?"
"Hmm! Would you attend if there is? How long have you been detached from the group now? Do you actually have a girlfriend now? Doesn’t seem like it. Or are you just being ambitious?"
"Nonsense, I can basically be considered one of Heaven’s top ten outstanding youths, doesn’t getting ahead sound normal?" Li Yan laughed.
"Now you’re an executive; are you still mingling with us?"
"Pitiful! I still owe you all a drink, don’t I? How about tonight?"
"Heh, you finally remember. Where’s the movie star then?"
"Uh... just consider it me boasting. I haven’t even filmed this movie yet; how could I afford to invite a movie star?" Li Yan laughed heartily.
"Get lost! Knew you were just bragging, making us look forward for nothing!" Sun Hui joked and continued, "I’ll call you tonight, give you a heads up. Xu Ping finally got together with the girl he admired for a long time, Juanjuan. Apparently, his confession was successful. Originally, he was supposed to buy us drinks tonight, but now that you’re our manager...?"
"Which Juanjuan?"
"No idea, maybe it’s Yang Lijuan, haha! Anyway, just don’t stand us up again! Or else we’ll have to call you John Woo."
"..." John Woo... Li Yan was left speechless.
...
Since they were going out for drinks later, Li Yan decided to have dinner with Hai Fu.
Not knowing if Hai Fu was in the office, or if she was, whether anyone else was there, Li Yan decided to text her instead, sending her a message: "I’ll wait for you after work, let’s have dinner together."
With not much time left before the end of the workday, if they were to leave together, they would have to wait until everyone else had left. Moreover, they couldn’t leave the office together but would drive in sequence afterward.
Having mostly completed his tasks, and after joking with Jiang Xueyin, Feng Xiang, Luo Ling, and others, Li Yan waited for the end of the day.
Soon after, Hai Fu replied with a simple text, "Now, rooftop."
Now? Rooftop?
Feigning a quick goodbye, he mentioned he was off for a stroll and would leave when the shift ended soon.
Near the end of the workday, since it was the weekend, everyone was busy finishing up to be able to leave on time. With nobody in the elevator, he went straight from the eighth floor to the top floor.
No department was operating on the top floor; to access the rooftop, he needed to take the final staircase. (To be continued, to know what happens next, please visit www.qidian.com, where there are more Chapters to support the author and legitimate reading!)
