yournovel Chapter 422 Your charm is quite something.
Chapter 422 Your charm is quite something.
Chapter 422 Your charm is quite something.
"Xiao Shen, I feel a little bad about taking food and gifts from you."
Sister Ru's hands were full, leaving hardly any space in the plastic bags filled with desserts.
Even so, Shen Gang still seized the opportunity and forcibly stuffed a red gift bag into his hand.
Shen Gang glanced at Yu Huan and Lin Yourong from time to time.
Seeing the two of them so close and inseparable, he said with a beaming smile, "Oh! Sister Ru, please don't say that! It's a great honor for our shop that all the teachers have graced us with their presence. This little gift is really just a small token of my appreciation. Please accept it, as it's just a small token of my goodwill..."
At the entrance reception area, besides these people, there was another group of guests chatting and laughing as they said goodbye.
Laughter and light footsteps mingled together, creating a cacophony of background noise.
Shen Gang's words were still tumbling out when he suddenly leaned forward, instantly closing the distance between himself and Sister Ru.
He lowered his voice and continued, "Sister Ru, since Su Su is from Xingcheng, we look forward to your visits more often in the future. We'll always save the best seats for you!"
Seeing his eager and enthusiastic manner, Sister Ru smiled and readily agreed.
"Alright, Xiao Shen, I appreciate your kind gesture. You've got a great grasp on social niceties. I'll definitely bring my friends to patronize your business whenever I have the chance. But let's make it clear, don't mention anything about free meals later, or I'll be too embarrassed to come back."
Upon hearing this, Shen Gang was so delighted that the crow's feet at the corners of his eyes appeared, and his eyes narrowed into tiny slits.
Seeing everyone gradually lift their legs and take steps toward the revolving door, he quickly said, "Thank you so much, Sister Ru! Please take care, I'll see you off."
As he spoke, he moved with lightning speed, taking a few quick steps and catching up with the crowd in no time.
Shen Gang stopped by the door, his arm arcing as he turned to the side in a very respectful "please" gesture.
"It's freezing outside, Xiao Shen, you don't need to see us off!" Sister Ru, walking in the middle of the crowd, said with a smile.
Shen Gang immediately understood the hidden meaning in Sister Ru's words; he knew she didn't want him to get involved...
"Alright, have a safe journey, everyone. I look forward to your next visit anytime." He didn't mince words, his face full of sincerity, and agreed without hesitation, but his gaze kept shifting between Yu Huan and Lin Yourong.
Two hostesses stood to the side, their eyes wide open, staring intently at the group's retreating figures.
Watching them file through the revolving door, they could no longer contain their excitement and began whispering among themselves.
"Those two people wearing masks look so mysterious, they have such an aura about them, they might be super popular celebrities!"
"I don't think so. I saw it clearly just now. Manager Shen kept calling that man 'Brother Leader.' Maybe he really is a high-ranking leader in some government agency. Since he was wearing a mask when he went out, he must be someone important who doesn't want to show his face in public."
"Yes, yes, I'll ask Sister Zhen later and see which big star or leader it is..."
As the two of them were chatting away, Shen Gang returned, saw this scene, put his hands on his hips, straightened his face, and cleared his throat twice in a pretentious manner.
"During work hours, stop chatting and get your manners right. It's not even eight o'clock yet, and we might still have customers coming in. Also, don't go out and watch any commotion! You might offend our important guests."
Despite saying that, there was no intention to criticize working people in his tone.
After all, he was in a good mood, and the store smoothly received a group of big stars, including Lin Su, who was his most sincere fan. There were no mishaps at all, and he won everyone's favor.
This is a great thing for him and for the whole store.
The two hostesses immediately stood up straight and replied in unison, "Yes, Manager Shen!"
But as soon as he turned around and took graceful steps into the store, before he had gone far, the two exchanged a knowing glance, covered their mouths with their hands, and whispered in hushed tones, their excitement still burning in their eyes.
At this moment, the biting cold wind outside grew even more ferocious, howling and sweeping across the streets, making the branches of the roadside trees rustle.
Sister Ru looked up and gazed at Yu Huan's tall and straight back.
A mischievous smile curled at the corner of her lips, and she blurted out teasingly, "Little Yu, you're quite the charmer. You've got Little Shen completely mesmerized. From now on, you'd better wear more masks when you go out and cover yourself up properly, so you don't accidentally attract too many male 'fanatics'."
Hearing this, Lin Yourong couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Yu Huan gave a helpless twitch of her lips, turned her head without looking back, and said in a tone that was both funny and exasperated, "Sister Ru, please stop joking with me, but to be honest, I really can't handle it."
The helpless words echoed in the howling wind, adding a touch of humor to the frigid air and causing everyone to burst into laughter.
Hu Jiyan hunched his neck and shrugged his shoulders, as if he wanted to shrink into his coat to ward off the cold air.
He chuckled and said, "Xiao Yu, don't be too upset. Having admirers is a kind of recognition, isn't it? Haha!"
The BMW and the Audi were parked side by side.
Amidst conversation and laughter, the group walked straight to the front of the car and stopped in their tracks.
Yu Huan, carrying a small gift bag, stood beside Lin Yourong. After sensing the wind direction, she moved her feet, trying to shield Lin Yourong from the cold wind with her own body.
Sister Ru naturally handed him the bag containing the desserts, turned to look at Shang Wenjie, and as she spoke, the hot breath she exhaled instantly turned into wisps of white mist that drifted away with the wind.
"Wenjie, are you staying at the Fiesta Hotel? I'm going to take Teacher Liang and Director Hu to Muse Music. If it's on my way, I'll give you a ride so you don't have to take a taxi alone."
Shang Wenjie pulled her coat tighter and said softly, "Sister Ru, my place isn't on the way, so I won't trouble you to take a detour. I can just take a taxi back myself."
After saying that, she pointed to the side of the street, indicating that she would flag down a car there later.
Seeing this, Sister Ru didn't insist, but said with concern in her eyes, "You must be careful when you take a taxi, Wenjie. It's always good for a girl to be careful when she's alone out in the world. Although the overall security is pretty good these days, you can't be too careful. Don't forget to send me a text message to let me know you're safe when you get home."
"Okay." Shang Wenjie nodded.
At the same time, Yu Huan did not reach out to take the bag that Sister Ru handed over. After they finished talking, she politely declined, saying, "Sister Ru, you can take it home for Weiwei."
Sister Ru immediately turned around and forcefully stuffed the treat into Yu Huan's hand: "She's so little, it's best for her to eat less of this kind of sweet. I wouldn't dare bring it home, otherwise she'd throw another tantrum. Besides, your family loves this too."
As she spoke, she winked at Yu Huan, her eyes conveying a clear message: he shouldn't refuse anymore. "Alright, then I won't thank you." Yu Huan understood immediately, steadily lifting the bag and reaching inside to take out the souvenirs.
Then he bent down and stuffed it into the Moutai gift bag that Sister Ru was carrying.
The cold wind was like a sharp ice blade, mercilessly cutting into everyone's faces, making their skin sting.
With her hands free, Sister Ru quickly rummaged through her handbag, pulled out the car keys, handed them to Xing Yujia, and said softly, "Yujia, you drive."
After speaking, he turned to look at Hu Jiyan and Liang Qiaobo.
She raised her chin slightly and said in a slightly louder voice, "Teachers, it's freezing cold today. Let's get in the car quickly, or we might catch a cold and get a headache or fever, which wouldn't be worth it."
“Okay,” Liang Qiaobo said, his hands tucked deep into his pockets. He coughed lightly, looked up at Yu Huan, and said, “Xiao Yu, call me anytime.”
"Teacher Liang, please feel free to contact me anytime." Yu Huan smiled sincerely and nodded slightly to Liang Qiaobo.
Previously, Yu Huan had already saved Liang Qiaobo's mainland mobile phone number.
After saying goodbye, Xing Yujia drove the Audi out of the parking space and parked it sideways for them to get in.
As the young couple turned to walk towards their BMW, amidst the occasional slamming of the car door shut, Lin Yourong suddenly called out to Shang Wenjie, who was strolling towards the roadside.
"Sister Shang, where do you live? We'll take you there."
Shang Wenjie paused, the cold wind chilling her fingertips exposed outside her sleeves, but it also made her mind clearer.
Noticing that Lin Su was clearly going to ride in the same car as Yu Huan, and seeing the word "we" in Lin Su's mouth, a hint of undisguised surprise flashed in his eyes.
Her voice was hesitant and reserved as she subconsciously declined, saying, "This...it's too much trouble for you. I can really take a taxi home by myself."
Yu Huan casually opened the car door and, seeing the scene, turned to Shang Wenjie, saying in a light and sincere tone, "Sister Shang, we're all friends. Giving you a ride is just a small favor, nothing at all. It's so windy; standing by the roadside waiting for a car is too much trouble. Don't dawdle, get in the car."
Shang Wenjie's gaze darted back and forth between Lin Yourong and Yu Huan. After a moment of internal struggle, she finally nodded and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you."
As he spoke, he quickly walked towards the car.
Seeing that she agreed, Yu Huan subconsciously bent down, as if to climb into the driver's seat.
Lin Yourong suddenly raised her voice and said in a sweet tone, "What are you doing? You've been drinking and you still want to drive?"
Yu Huan froze, and upon hearing this, she raised her hand and slapped her forehead: "I forgot, I don't usually drink, so I really didn't realize it at first. Thank goodness you reminded me, Lao."
After saying that, he inserted the car key and hurriedly walked around to the passenger side.
He turned his head to glance at the taillights of the small Audi that had already disappeared into the distance, leaving only a blurry silhouette. After a brief pause, he reached out and deftly opened the car door.
Lin Yourong got into the driver's seat, first skillfully adjusted the seat position, and then raised her hand to turn the air conditioning heating knob to the maximum setting.
In an instant, the fan blades of the air vents whirred, and a surge of warm air rushed out, like warm tides, quickly sweeping into every corner of the car.
Lin Yourong's body, which had been somewhat stiff from the cold, gradually recovered under the warmth, and her hands and feet regained their agility.
She breathed a sigh of relief, then calmly released the handbrake, lightly pressed the accelerator, and smoothly drove out of the parking space.
Yu Huan glanced at Shang Wenjie in the back seat through the rearview mirror.
She stood upright, her back straight, looking very proper, with her seatbelt fastened properly and her hands gripping the handrails tightly.
He couldn't help but joke, "Sister Shang, Su Su's driving skills are top-notch. She's always so steady and reliable. There won't be a single bump on the road. Just imagine you're sitting comfortably on the sofa at home, and you'll be there in no time."
Shang Wenjie was wearing a mask, so her whole face couldn't be seen, but a hint of a smile still lingered in her eyes.
The slightly tense state seemed to ease a bit after Yu Huan's teasing, and his hands unconsciously loosened their grip on the armrests, leaning slightly against the back of the chair.
She tilted her head, her eyes sparkling with barely suppressed curiosity, and asked softly, "Teacher Yu, did you know Lin Su before you started working together?"
This question had lingered in her mind for a long time, and now she finally blurted it out.
Yu Huan took off his mask, and his breath, which had been suffocating for a long time, became smooth instantly. He raised his chin slightly, smiled, revealing a set of neat teeth, and said casually, "More or less. Her father is my boss."
Upon hearing this, Shang Wenjie's doubts remained undiminished, and a series of question marks seemed to be swirling in her mind.
She blinked and continued to press, "I heard the restaurant owner keep calling you 'Brother Leader'? What's going on with that?"
"Thanks to the netizens for their kindness in giving me a nickname."
Shang Wenjie nodded thoughtfully, thinking to herself that she would have to do some more research online when she got back.
Beneath the mask, his lips moved silently a few times.
Actually, Shang Wenjie really wanted to ask them if they were a couple, but as soon as the thought popped into her mind, she forcibly suppressed it.
After all, it was my first time meeting 'Mr. Y,' and it would be somewhat inappropriate to pry into his private affairs, especially since Lin Su was present and was also an artist.
Lin Yourong turned the steering wheel to the right with practiced ease, and slowly drove her BMW onto the main road.
Once the BMW merged into the traffic, she tilted her head slightly and softly asked Shang Wenjie in the back seat, "Sister Shang, where do you live?"
Shang Wenjie answered in a moderate voice, "Sheraton Hotel."
Looking at his wife's shapely profile under the brim of her hat, Yu Huan replied without hesitation, "It's right next to the First Hospital."
"I know." Lin Yourong nodded slightly, a faint smile playing on her lips.
As a native of this area, she knew it all too well.
Compared to the Fies Hotel, which is located in a remote area like the Broadcasting Center, this long-established five-star hotel is situated in the bustling and prosperous Wuyi Square business district.
(End of this chapter)