"Good grief!" His voice was so sexy that she wanted to pounce on him. But her feminine modesty could only allow the thought and not the action.After a long time, Lu Shijin opened his mouth and asked, "What happened to Anyi today?"The moment he mentioned her bosom friend, Tang Ruochu drove all the enchanting thoughts from her mind and sighed. "It's all Mofei's fault."Lu Shijin raised his slender brows slightly. "What did he do?""Since he's unable to provide Anyi with what she wants, he ought to have left her alone. Now Anyi has fallen for him. In order to draw a line between them, she could only steel herself and break up with him."As she spoke, Tang Ruochu felt sorrow in her heart. "Anyi has just been hurt by that bastard, Han Yichen. Now, she has to undergo more suffering. I really feel sorry for her."When she thought of Anyi's dejected and lonely expression, her heart could not help tangling into a ball, aching badly."I'm sorry." Lu Shijin tightened his embrace around h
Tang Ruochu rested at home for a few days. She was either watching pointless idol dramas, or learning how to cook from Auntie Wu. The days passed, monotonous and somewhat dull.On this day, Auntie Wu said that she would teach her how to cook Shijin's favorite dish— sweet and sour pork ribs.She immediately scampered into the kitchen with her notebook.In the kitchen, Auntie Wu was rinsing pork ribs. The moment she entered, she smiled and teased her. "Young Madam, why did you run here so quickly the moment I said this is Young Master's favorite dish?"Tang Ruochu knew that she was teasing her, but she was not mad. She looked as though it was only right and natural. "They say that in order to capture a man's heart, one must start from his stomach. Once I learn how to make Shijin's favorite dishes, I'm sure he will never leave me."When she said this, an image could not help surfacing in her mind— Shijin tearfully begging her to make sweet and sour pork ribs for him. He was crying so
At this time, Tang Ruochu called out to her. "Auntie Wu, did you see someone in me just now?"Auntie Wu's feet halted and the atmosphere lapsed momentarily into silence.After some time, Auntie Wu said quietly without turning her head, "No. Young Madam has thought too much."Tang Ruochu watched her hurry into the kitchen, her eyes seemingly pondering something.In the evening, Tang Ruochu warmed up the sweet and sour pork ribs that Auntie Wu taught her how to make in the microwave, then put the dish on the dining table.Lu Shijin saw the dish and knitted his brows almost imperceptibly."Was this made by Auntie Wu?" He asked."No." Tang Ruochu pulled out a chair and sat opposite him. She put her folded hands on the edge of the table and smiled radiantly at him. "Auntie Wu taught me how to make it. She says it's your favorite dish."His eyes glittered and his lips curled into a smile. "Is it edible?""Of course it's edible! Do you dislike my cooking that much?" Tang Ruochu glare
"Some flavors will not taste the same, no matter how similar or delicious it is, if not made by the same person. It will taste insipid."This was the explanation Shijin gave her to dispel her doubt."But it's different when it's made by you."At the same time, he also admitted that she was special.Because he loved her, he also loved everything about her.Recently, rumors were circulating everywhere about the Tang Group. Their employees were discussing who the new chairperson of the Tang Group would be.Some said that Gu Ruoruo would most likely be the chairperson, since she held the most shares.Others claimed that Tang Ruochu was secretly buying up shares from other shareholders, trying to make a big comeback at the shareholders' meeting.But most employees still preferred Tang Ruochu to be the Tang Family's heir.The moment the former chairman was admitted to the hospital because of a stroke, his wife and Gu Ruoruo had openly intervened in the group's affairs. They were so
In the house, a few men and women were standing in the living room. An old man of nearly 70 was sitting on the sofa. His wizened face was stretched taut, his murky eyes emitting coldness."Dad." The middle-aged man who had just opened the door walked over, sitting down on the sofa opposite the old man. He continued, "If you support Gu Ruoruo at the shareholders' meeting, she promised to give us another 5% of the shares once she is voted as the chairperson. And an additional three million yuan in cash. It's such a good offer, won't we be fools to reject her?""That's right. Dad, how many dividends can you earn from your shares in a year? Not even enough to fill our bellies." Beside him, a slightly younger man chimed in."So, dad, agree to it.""Dad, Xiaojie is going to college soon. He will need the money.""Dad, do agree for our sake.""Dad..."Old Chen looked indifferently at his sons and daughters-in-law persuading him. Their covetous faces made him feel that he was a failure
The moment her voice faded, Tang Ruochu's face blanched slightly. "You've visited Old Chen before?""Of course." Gu Ruoruo did not even bother to disguise her ambition this time. "Since I want to be chairperson of the Tang Group, I must fight for everything that benefits me."As expected, she was still a step too late.Tang Ruochu took a deep breath. "Old Chen said that he won't be supporting either of us. Was he lying to me?"She had just wanted to probe by using Old Chen's words. She did not expect to find out the truth through this.When Gu Ruoruo heard her, a guilty look flitted quickly across her face, but Tang Ruochu still managed to catch it.Her worried heart was finally set at ease. Tang Ruochu curled up her lips. "It seems that Old Chen isn't supporting you either.""He will. He will support me." Gu Ruoruo, whose pretense had been seen through, now seemed a little uneasy and anxious. Old Chen's vote would prove crucial to both her and Tang Ruochu. She must not lose to
"Not too bad," Tang Ruochu answered without raising her head. Her tone was indifferent, and one could not tell whether she was happy or upset."What do you mean, 'not too bad'?" Such an ambiguous answer was no different from her not answering."I mean that the situation is quite optimistic." Tang Ruochu put down her spoon and looked up at her. "Those shareholders are my father's old friends. They don't need me to ask, they'll help me.""Really? Does that mean we're sure to win?" Ying Xiaoxiao looked at her expectantly."No."This indifferent word instantly wrecked Ying Xiaoxiao's high spirits."Why not?" Those shareholders had decided to help her, so why wouldn't they definitely win?Tang Ruochu took a sip of the soup and answered, "There's one shareholder whose attitude is not clear. Although he said that he won't be supporting either of us, I'm afraid he will be pulled over to Gu Ruoruo's side."Ying Xiaoxiao heard her and became somewhat anxious. "Then let's hurry and think
Lunchtime had just passed, and there were fewer people in the cafeteria, with only a few tables being occupied.Tang Ruochu's group sat at an inconspicuous table in the corner, as no one would notice that Managing Director Lu Shengyao was also eating here unless they looked in this direction intentionally.Thus, it was nice to have peace of mind."Chuchu, what are you planning to do now?" Song Anyi asked with concern.This board meeting of the Tang Group was really crucial for Chuchu, and they were all worried about her."I've already asked Shengyao to help me find someone keep an eye on Old Chen. There will be a solution to this problem when the time comes."Unlike her friends, who were obviously concerned, Tang Ruochu appeared to be very calm and confident instead."What's your idea?" Ying Xiaoxiao asked out of curiosity.Tang Ruochu smiled and said, "You'll find out when the time comes."The corners of Ying Xiaoxiao's mouth dropped in disappointment. "When the time finally