LIGHTNOVELONLINE
Chapter 12
Yu Sheng readily went along with it, "Uncle Song."
Song Fu laughed and said, "I'm actually a very distant relative of the Yu family. By calling me Uncle Song, I'll just have to shamelessly accept it... Oh right, what brings you here today?"
Yu Sheng stayed silent and looked to Li Yinnan, passing the decision of how to introduce him to Li Yinnan.
Li Yinnan immediately said, "Little Yu is a good friend of my daughter's. She happened to be free today and came to accompany me."
"Oh, I see..." Song Fu's gaze shifted between the two of them as he thought over Li Yinnan's words and soon guessed the general idea. "Director Li, young people are busy at this time. My daughter loves to make a fuss. She's invited some pianists and cellists over to my house tomorrow night to hold a small musical soirée. Directors Wang and Li are also bringing their young generations over tomorrow to liven things up. If Director Li is free, do bring your family and Little Yu over to sit for a while."
"Well... Little Yu was just promoted recently and is a bit busy..." Li Yinnan never made decisions on Yu Sheng's behalf.
Knowing that this was Song Fu trying to get on Yu Sheng's good side, Li Yinnan wouldn't ruin the still unstable father-in-law relationship between him and Yu Sheng over such a trivial matter.
Li Yinnan was very clear on what weighed more or less.
"Yes, young people are busy at this time," said Song Fu, looking disappointed. He then laughed and said, "If Little Yu can't make it, Director Li, do bring your family if you're free to sit for a while... I saw the Li Corporation also bid on the interior furnishing tender for my new development. It'd be good if Director Li and I can properly chat about it tomorrow night..."
"I'd definitely make it if I have a chance to exchange more with Director Song." Li Yinnan was immediately delighted inside but kept a calm and unmoved exterior.
The marriage between Li Zhen and Yu Sheng wasn't announced to the public yet. With just a guess, Song Fu had already generously offered collaboration.
Li Yinnan could already envision how the Li family would prosper once the relationship between the Li and Yu families was settled.
Listening to the two's conversation and seeing Li Yinnan's expression, Yu Sheng also understood the relationship dynamics.
"Uncle Song, I'm free tomorrow. I can make it," Yu Sheng timely spoke up. After speaking, he lowered his voice by Li Yinnan's ear, "Dad, I'll come over after work tomorrow with Zhen."
Li Yinnan nodded slightly. "Good, you and Zhen are usually busy with work. Treat tomorrow night as a chance to relax."
With Yu Sheng showing up, it would signify his close ties with the Li family. For this tender of Song Fu's, Li Yinnan knew it was practically guaranteed.
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After the soirée ended, Yu Sheng called a chauffeured car and sent Li Zhen to her apartment building.
He pressed at his temples, revealing some fatigue after the socializing. "You didn't eat anything all night. If you're hungry, order takeout when you get home. I still have to go back to work overtime and can't accompany you to eat."
"Okay," Li Zhen nodded and got out of the car.
Li Zhen looked back at Yu Sheng. He looked cold on the outside and aggressive, but actually had very good control over his emotions and wouldn't get angry easily.
But with her, his temper came and went as it pleased. Getting unintentionally hurt by him when he lost his temper was normal to her now. She was used to it.
At least they were divorced now.
"Wait." Yu Sheng followed Li Zhen out of the car and took out a small, long box. "The fountain pen you ordered online arrived. I brought it over, worrying you'd need it urgently."
"Thanks." Li Zhen accepted it.
The night breeze gently blew past Li Zhen's hair tips with an unusual sense of disarrayed beauty. But her shoulders were too bony. Yu Sheng always worried the wind would blow cold on her.
Yu Sheng took off his suit jacket and draped it over her shoulders. "Still living here okay?"
If she conceded and softened up, Yu Sheng would take her home right now and let it go this time.
He had originally thought letting her live alone could make her reflect more. And he could focus on work these busy days with peace of mind.
But every night going home without her in bed, he always slept rather uneasily.
"I'm not cold." Li Zhen immediately took off his jacket and threw it back into his car through the window, truthfully saying, "I'm living very well here, sleeping better than when I lived with you."
Yu Sheng's brows sunk. He grabbed her arm and pinned her against the car door. "Don't say things like this to provoke me!"
He couldn't stand hearing Li Zhen say she was better off without him.
Even if it was false.
"Let go of me first." Li Zhen was held in his embrace, not daring to speak recklessly.
Sometimes Yu Sheng's hands were merciless. She had no energy today to deal with him.
So she softened her tone to divert the topic. "Thank you for the help today. You don't need to go to my dad's anymore next time. I can handle it myself... Mm!"
Yu Sheng was so angry he single-handedly ripped off his tie and stuffed it in her mouth. "Fine, since you're acting so tough, just keep living here then!"
And she could handle it herself next time?
How long was she planning to be at odds with him!
When Li Zhen got home, she didn't even turn on the lights. She threw down her bag and rushed into the bathroom to brush her teeth.
She had lived here alone for two years before marrying Yu Sheng. Everything was too familiar. She vigorously brushed in the dark.
That jerk of a man!
Not knowing if his tie was clean or dirty, just stuffing it in her mouth!
Thinking back now, that kick was still too light.
She should have kicked him to death!
After brushing her teeth, Li Zhen felt much better. She went into the living room and turned on the lights. "Ah! Director Lu!"
When she had lived alone, she had momentarily forgotten someone else lived in the apartment now.
Suddenly turning on the lights and seeing someone sitting on the sofa, Li Zhen was so frightened she nearly scared her soul away. "Director Lu, why didn't you turn on the lights?"
The person on the sofa had no reaction.
From Li Zhen's angle, she could only see Lu Yanming's slightly tilted back head and his long, sturdy arms draped over the sofa.
His tall figure was half-reclined on the sofa. The thin gold rims of his glasses had a layer of faint light under the lamplight, appearing exceptionally noble and lazily elegant.
Li Zhen thought he had fallen asleep. But after two seconds, the silent man on the sofa stood up. "I just lit some candles earlier, so I didn't turn on the lights."
Only then did Li Zhen notice the red wine on the small dining table, burnt-out candles, abundant food, and the "Double Happiness" sticky note on the window.
"Director Lu, you prepared all this?"
Li Zhen was surprised inside. Weren't they just fake married today?
Wasn't Lu Yanming being too thoughtful? "I originally planned to make it look real when you got back to take photos and show the family." Lu Yanming's expression was tranquil, his tone normal. He went to tidy up the bowls and chopsticks on the table. "Didn't expect you secretly ate out without me knowing."
These words sounded rather odd.
Like an arrogant little wife waiting for her husband to get home.
Li Zhen didn't have the mind to analyze it closely. Looking at the delicious food, she just felt hungrier. She swallowed and said, "I didn't know you were waiting for me. Next time you need me to coordinate, let me know beforehand. Can you not clear these dishes yet? I didn't eat out and am a bit hungry..."
"No, it's too late now." Lu Yanming took it all away. When he passed by Li Zhen again, he caught a whiff of a familiar cologne scent he knew well.
This was the cologne Yu Sheng had loved using since university.
He lowered his eyes and went into the kitchen.
Li Zhen watched his back view. She hurriedly grabbed the sweet and sour pork ribs on the table that hadn't been cleared yet.
Mm! So fragrant!
From the breakfast this morning, she already knew Lu Yanming was a good cook. These sweet and sour pork ribs were even more amazing!
She hurriedly took another piece!
Just as she wanted to take a third piece, a pair of big, long hands ruthlessly took away the entire plate. "No eating."
Li Zhen wanted to reach out and grab it back. But when she raised her arm, she felt some pain.
Lifting her sleeve to look, the spot on her arm Yu Sheng had grabbed showed a circle of deep red and hurt when she moved or bumped it.
Yu Sheng looked cold on the outside and aggressive, but actually had very good control over his emotions and wouldn't get angry easily.
But with her, he would lose his temper at any time. Getting unintentionally injured when he lost his temper was normal. Li Zhen was used to it.
Fortunately they were divorced now.
Li Zhen followed Lu Yanming into the kitchen. Her head squeezed up in front of Lu Yanming's. Her bright, black pair of eyes blinked pleadingly. Her mouth was still full chewing the rib piece from earlier.
"Director Lu, let's negotiate. I'll wash up and do dishes. Can you leave the rib plate for me..."
"Spit it out." Lu Yanming's fingers went into Li Zhen's mouth and took out the rib piece, throwing it away.
Li Zhen glared wide-eyed in shock. "Aren't you being too petty? If you wouldn't agree, fine. But you even took away what I was eating?"
Lu Yanming put a plate of ribs into the microwave. With a "ding", he turned on the switch and lightly sighed. "Don't eat cold food."
Li Zhen was stunned for a moment.
If she had made dinner and decorated tonight while waiting for someone who didn't come back, she would definitely be angry. But Lu Yanming didn't seem angry at all. He even thoughtfully heated the food for her.
Li Zhen put on an apron to wash dishes. She first applied hand cream and wore dish washing gloves.
As she washed, she happily teased him. "Didn't Director Lu say it was too late and wouldn't let me eat?"
"For you..." Lu Yanming's voice was low and gentle, echoing faintly in the small kitchen, "My wait will never have a time limit."
Li Zhen's heart thumped heavily once.
Her dishwashing motions subconsciously stopped.
She then heard him say in a light tone: "You are my tool wife. I have always treated partners well."
Her heart returned to its original place.
Li Zhen thought Lu Yanming's voice would be such a waste if he didn't become a voice actor.
Even an ordinary sentence sounded like it could make one's heart beat faster coming from him.
Li Zhen, who had been lost in complex thoughts all night, suddenly remembered something important!
A child!
She wanted a child. Wasn't there a ready-made tool man beside her?
She helped him deal with his family's pressure to get married.
He helped her have a child.
Mutually beneficial!
Li Zhen sized up Lu Yanming carefully.
With this look, temperament, height, and the useful brain she could never beat, and having already become the vice president of Honghai Corporation at such a young age.
Where else could she find such outstanding genes?
It was a pity he wore glasses. She didn't know if his degree was high or not, would it be hereditary?
Oh well, nothing was ever perfect.
As Li Zhen washed the dishes, Lu Yanming fed her side by side, a piece of pork rib, a sip of red wine. Unknowingly, a whole plate of pork ribs was gone.
When Lu Yanming handed the plate to Li Zhen, he noticed her staring straight at him.
"What's the matter?" Lu Yanming held out the plate again.
Li Zhen didn't take it. She asked in a small voice, "President Lu, shall we do it?"
"Clank!" The plate in Lu Yanming's hand fell to the floor.