yournovel Chapter 276 I Can Do What I Want
Chapter 276 I Can Do What I Want
Chapter 276 I Can Do What I Want
After the meeting, Yu Huan and Lao Li strolled around the workspace for a while.
We walked side by side, chatting as we went.
Conversation room.
Yu Huan gave a concise overview of the current situation of the new media department, inadvertently revealing his control over the department.
This gave Lao Li a preliminary impression: managing a mere twenty people was a piece of cake for Xiao Yu!
Even if Lao Li is a hands-off manager in this life, we can't really ignore him as an official.
After Lao Li left, Yu Huan crossed her arms, a faint smile on her face, and quietly floated behind Chen Yaoyao.
A potted green cactus next to the computer screen added a touch of life to her desk.
This cactus must have been a gift from Zheng Yu.
He watched as Chen Yaoyao skillfully sent work emails to various groups, while also occasionally looking up to answer questions for newcomers who came to consult.
The work plan was prepared by Yu Huan last week. It was no longer detailed to the individual level, but expanded to the group planning. Therefore, the coordination work that Chen Yaoyao had to do was not simple.
But Chen Yaoyao, as a newly appointed junior leader, was remarkably competent and organized on her first day.
However, as Yu Huan stood silently behind her for a while, Chen Yaoyao, who was sitting upright, felt as if she were sitting on pins and needles.
My palms were sweating as I gripped the mouse...
Yu Huan keenly noticed her tense state and couldn't help but chuckle.
Looking around the workspace, it was a scene of bustling yet orderly activity.
The noise came from subordinates either staring intently at their computer screens, their fingers flying across the keyboards, or chatting in small groups, whispering about work matters.
Amidst the constant chatter, the internal telephone occasionally rang.
With so many people, it naturally became quite noisy.
The orderliness is evident in the neat rows of workstations, with computers, folders, and office supplies arranged in an orderly manner.
Of course, it's Monday now, and it certainly won't be this tidy by Friday.
In his previous life, the new media department had grown to a maximum of 42 people, so the scene before him was nothing more than a piece of cake for Yu Huan.
Smelling the faint aroma of coffee and the scent of paper and ink in the air, Yu Huan returned to her office without any emotional fluctuation.
Although it is only a little over ten square meters, it is far less spacious than Lao Lin's editor-in-chief's office, and even smaller than the director's office in the editorial department.
But the feeling of having a private office for the first time made Yu Huan feel extremely comfortable and at ease, as if she could breathe in the air of freedom.
There were no surveillance cameras, and it was very quiet!
What else can I say?
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Yu Huan took off her trench coat, rolled up her sleeves, first tidied up the files on one side of her desk into a drawer, then sat down in her chair and turned on her computer.
Although he has delegated some of his work to Chen Yaoyao, such as supervising news content and coordinating the team, he still has a lot to do.
He doesn't need to worry about technological innovation and application, because he already has the perfect answer in his mind.
However, he still needs to personally review and oversee the work of each group.
Especially on Monday, there are so many things to do, and I can't even get a chance to catch a fish.
After logging into her work email, Yu Huan glanced at the time displayed in the lower right corner of the screen—
9:46.
For the next two hours, he buried himself in his work, occasionally glancing up at the boundless blue sky outside the window.
As time quietly passed, the sunlight in the office became increasingly abundant.
As Yu Huan felt the pressure in her lower abdomen, she released the mouse and was about to get up to go to the bathroom to relieve herself when her phone, which was next to the keyboard, suddenly vibrated and a message notification sounded.
He looked up and saw that it was a text message from his wife, so he quickly unlocked his phone to check it.
"Honey, Mengmeng and I are having barbecue on Yingbin Road. Do you want to come?" Lin Yourong's question warmed his heart.
Not bad, she's out having a nice meal with her friends and she's still thinking about her husband!
It was worth it for him to love her so much.
Yu Huan thought for a moment and realized that it was only a few kilometers from the Zaobao Building to Yingbin Road, and the electric scooter could take him there in ten minutes.
So he readily replied, "Come on!"
"Then we'll wait for you. This restaurant is called Sanjiang Barbecue." Lin Yourong replied in an instant.
A smile suddenly appeared on Yu Huan's lips as she texted, "Aren't you inviting your dad along?"
'Don't call him! If he comes, we won't know what to say.'
Upon seeing this line of text, Yu Huan couldn't help but chuckle.
Does it mean there's a rift or a generation gap between him and Lao Lin?
Yu Huan scratched the back of his head with his left hand and glanced at the time displayed in the upper left corner of his phone screen. It was already 11:50.
He tapped rapidly on the 3x3 grid with his right hand:
"Then you guys order first, I'll be right there!"
When the tiger is away, the monkey becomes king.
As the person in charge of the new media department, Yu Huan naturally enjoys the freedom of not being checked up on.
He strolled out of the office, glanced around the bustling workspace, and exchanged a look with Chen Yaoyao from afar.
He nodded slightly to her, gave her a smile, and then quickly walked towards the bathroom.
After releasing the water, he took the elevator ten minutes early and made a quick getaway, never to return.
At noon, the dazzling sunlight pierced his eyes with the wind, causing him to squint slightly.
With both hands gripping the handlebars tightly, I rode my electric scooter through clusters of shady trees along the sidewalk.
Amidst the interplay of light and shadow, Yu Huan found herself experiencing moments of clarity followed by moments of blurriness.
Not long after.
Yu Huan then spotted the barbecue restaurant that Lin Yourong had mentioned at the intersection of Yingbin Road and Dongfeng Road.
Look at the exterior decoration; although the facade isn't very large, it seems to occupy two floors.
Yu Huan rode the electric scooter onto the curb, parked it against the wall, got off, put the helmet in the seat box and locked it, and then made a phone call to Lin Yourong.
As the melodious ringtone of "Because of Love" played, Yu Huan turned and looked towards Dongfeng Road, where she spotted the sign for "Bohemian Photography".
That's Ji Meng's photography studio.
It seems Lin Yourong wasn't just staying home; she came to hang out with her best friend.
The ringtone stopped abruptly, and Lin Yourong's gentle voice came from the other end of the phone: "Darling, have you arrived yet?"
Yu Huan smiled and said, "I'm at the door."
"Hmm..." Lin Yourong seemed to chew for a moment before saying, "Come to room number 03 on the second floor."
"Okay! I'll hang up now."
"Mmmmm~"
Yu Huan noticed that they had already started eating, so she hung up the phone, put the phone in her pocket, and strode into the wide-open barbecue restaurant.
The store's interior is simple and straightforward, without overly complicated decorations.
There were three tables scattered around, and it was rather quiet. All the tables were occupied by couples, and the sizzling sound of grilling meat over charcoal could be faintly heard.
Yu Huan glanced at the young girl sitting behind the cashier counter playing on her phone.
Her gaze was incredibly focused, and the sound of Clash of Clans was playing loudly; she was clearly one of the boss's own people.
Just as I looked away, a middle-aged man in a light blue down jacket greeted me with a smile, saying warmly and friendly, "Hello handsome! How many of you are in your party?"
Yu Huan smiled and said, "My friend has already made a reservation for private room number 03 on the second floor."
"Your two friends are beautiful women, right?"
"Yes."
The middle-aged man quickly pointed out the direction: "Please go to the second floor. The stairs are over there. Take your time going up."
After saying that, she waved enthusiastically, signaling him to go upstairs.
Yu Huan nodded in acknowledgment, but remained standing at the cashier near the entrance without moving: "I'll pay the bill first."
The middle-aged man's smile grew even brighter as he walked behind the cashier.
But the little girl's eyes were fixed on Yu Huan without stopping, wide and round.
He slapped her on the back of the head and said, "We have guests and you're still playing on your phone!"
The little girl's chin was slightly slapped, but she completely ignored him, her eyes sparkling with curiosity and excitement as she asked Yu Huan, "Aren't you that... Boss Brother?"
His voice carried a hint of uncertainty, but also a great deal of surprise.
Yu Huan was taking out her wallet from her pocket when she heard this and paused slightly.
Judging from the childishness on her face, she looks to be at most fifteen or sixteen years old.
Yu Huan couldn't help but ponder to herself, "It seems that primary and secondary schools have already started their winter vacation?"
Then, he smiled and nodded: "Yes, hello little beauty."
His smile was gentle and friendly, without the slightest air of pretension.
This instantly excited the little girl, her face filled with admiration: "Wow, it really is you! So many boys in my class use your picture as their profile picture!"
"Really?" Yu Huan asked with a smile.
I thought his memes were just popular online!
Many boys use him as their profile picture?
Could it be that I'm actually receiving the same treatment as Daniel Wu?
The middle-aged man looked completely bewildered upon hearing their conversation. Was this tall, handsome young man a celebrity?
The little girl stood up from the high stool and excitedly ran around in place: "Of course it's true! Brother, can I take a picture with you?"
Yu Huan nodded without hesitation: "Of course."
"Thank you!" The little girl immediately shoved the phone into the middle-aged man's hand: "Dad, quickly take a picture of us!"
"Okay, okay." The middle-aged man glanced at the Sanjiang Barbecue logo on the wall next to the cashier, then slyly raised his hand and said, "Come over here, boss, thank you for taking a picture with my daughter! She's so happy—"
The little girl waved her hand and declared, "This meal is mine—"
The middle-aged man, who had been abruptly interrupted, quickly chimed in, "Boss! We'll give you a 50% discount on your bill today!"
Yu Huan and her little sister, one tall and one short, stood side by side, laughing and saying, "How could we possibly accept this?"
"Oh, of course!"
The middle-aged man raised his phone.
Yu Huan glanced at the little girl making a peace sign and then smiled back.
With a few clicks and flashes, the middle-aged man took several photos before putting down his phone.
The little girl excitedly snatched the phone to check the results. Seemingly satisfied, she looked up at Yu Huan and said, "Thank you! Boss, you're so handsome!" Before she finished speaking, she added, "Really, so handsome!"
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan gently patted her shoulder and said warmly, "Thank you for the compliment, little beauty. I hope you will achieve great success in your studies in the future."
As he spoke, he turned and glanced at the hall.
Several young people facing this direction were all looking at it curiously, and even a young lady turned her head to watch the excitement.
Seeing that no one else suddenly rushed out to take a photo, Yu Huan was about to turn around, pay the bill, and then quickly go upstairs to make a quick getaway.
But then they saw Lin Yourong, wearing a mask and sunglasses, gracefully walking down the stairs.
She wore a warm yellow knitted cardigan and loose beige wide-leg pants, with her high ponytail swaying gently behind her head with each step, radiating sunshine and vitality.
Approaching Yu Huan, he said in a gruff voice, "I wondered what you were doing downstairs. Did you run into a little fan?"
"Hi~" Yu Huan waved her hand.
Lin Yourong could tell from his uneven, broken-looking bangs that he had come by electric scooter.
She subconsciously raised her hand and smoothed his hair back, tidying him up.
Yu Huan obediently lowered her head slightly.
Seeing this, the middle-aged man smiled at Yu Huan and said, "Is this your girlfriend?"
Without hesitation, Yu Huan uttered four words: "This is my wife."
The little girl looked surprised, and a faint sense of unease suddenly welled up in her heart.
Is my boss already married?
However, although this woman did not show her face, just by looking at her figure and temperament, one can tell that she must be a great beauty.
"You got married really early!" The middle-aged man walked behind the cashier, clicked the mouse, looked up, and said with a lowered voice, "The bill for private room number 03 is 370, but we'll give you a 50% discount to 150. Just give us the cost price of the ingredients."
This is more than just a 50% discount.
Yu Huan thought of the middle-aged man's opportunistic move of asking him to stand in front of the logo for a photo, and said with a smile, "Boss, then I'll gladly accept your offer."
"Please don't be shy! If you enjoy the food, please come again next time. It would be an honor for our restaurant!"
"No problem," Yu Huan replied politely.
After counting out two bills and handing them to the middle-aged man, she put her wallet in her pocket.
He then took Lin Yourong's hand and smiled at the little girl, saying, "Don't tell your classmates that I'm eating here, at least not after I leave."
The little girl nodded vigorously, like a chick pecking at rice, and said, "Okay! Boss!"
Yu Huan nodded politely to her and the middle-aged man, then pulled Lin Yourong toward the stairwell.
Watching their retreating figures, the middle-aged man quickly whispered to his daughter about the young man's background...
Lin Yourong suddenly stopped in front of the stairs.
"Um... I came downstairs to use the restroom..." Her voice trembled slightly and was a little sticky.
Yu Huan keenly noticed the subtle difference in her tone and turned to look around.
Noticing a WC sign in a corner of the first-floor inner room, he turned around and pulled her towards it.
"What happened to you?"
"Nothing much," she said in a barely audible voice.
"Huh?" Yu Huan looked puzzled.
Upon reaching the doorway, Lin Yourong took a deep breath and said, "It's just... you can say to others without any reservations, 'I'm your wife,' and I find that quite touching..."
"Hey~"
Yu Huan squeezed her hand tightly for a moment, then released it, and whispered:
"What's the big deal? With such an outstanding wife like you, a beautiful and talented superstar! I can't wait to announce it to the whole world!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yourong chuckled and strode into the bathroom.
Yu Huan watched her disappearing figure around the corner and scratched his head.
He felt that the world of pure love warriors was something he couldn't quite understand.
He was just introduced to a stranger that she was his wife, and he got all moved?
Yu Huan stood with her hands on her hips and waited for a moment. She came out quickly, and it seemed that she had just taken a quick dip in the water.
Holding her slightly damp hand, Yu Huan kept her eyes straight ahead and strode quickly up to the second floor.
Seeing his hurried appearance, Lin Yourong's voice, coming from under her mask, was tinged with amusement: "Hungry?"
"What do you think? My stomach is growling!" Yu Huan glanced at the number 03 and quickly pushed open the door.
On the first floor, the rich aroma of roasted meat seemed to transform into invisible little hands, wantonly teasing his olfactory nerves, causing his stomach to rumble rapidly.
That craving was simply irresistible; tears almost welled up in my eyes.
Fortunately, he didn't make a fool of himself in front of his little fangirl.
The moment the door opened halfway, Yu Huan saw Ji Meng picking up a large piece of meat and stuffing it into her mouth, while holding a clove of garlic in her other hand.
Yu Huan greeted the neat-cut, short-haired girl with a smile: "Hi! Ji Meng."
With her mouth stuffed full, Ji Meng nodded and mumbled, "Boss, you're welcome!"
After saying that, he took a bite of garlic.
This barbecue restaurant serves authentic old-style Northeast China-style clay oven barbecue. Each table is equipped with a clay oven, burning charcoal and covered with wire mesh.
The oil dripped onto the charcoal, sizzling and releasing a fragrant aroma that was far more enticing than that from an electric flame.
Yu Huan sat down next to Lin Yourong, with her back to the door.
The private rooms, which can accommodate at most five or six people, are not large and consist of only four walls, but they are bright and clean, and the environment looks very tidy.
The meat on the stove is cooked.
He picked up a piece of beef with his chopsticks, dipped it in the sauce Lin Yourong had prepared, blew on it a few times to let it cool slightly, and then put it directly into his blood-red mouth.
Ji Meng swallowed the meat in her mouth, took a sip of her canned Harbin beer, and said with a smile, "Yu Huan, would you like some?"
Yu Huan was chewing and hadn't said anything yet when Lin Yourong, who had taken off her mask, chimed in: "Let's not. He came on an electric scooter, he can't hold his liquor, and his face turns red as soon as he drinks."
In front of this old best friend, she seemed to speak very frankly and honestly.
After all, he is not allergic to alcohol.
Yu Huan nodded, chewing as she slowly said, "I have to go to work this afternoon."
Turned.
I noticed that there were large and small bags on the other side of Lin Yourong's seat, which seemed to be full of clothes.
It seems she went shopping this morning.
Ji Meng noticed Yu Huan's gaze and poked the beef ribs on the stove with her chopsticks to prevent them from burning: "Rongrong and I spent the whole morning shopping in Wangfujing. She didn't buy anything for herself, she bought all the clothes for you."
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan recalled Lin Yourong's complaint in Jingdezhen about his clothes pilling and still wearing them. Unexpectedly, she bought him clothes as soon as she returned.
"right?"
Yu Huan was deeply moved.
He gazed at Lin Yourong's cherry-red lips behind her sunglasses, and if Ji Meng hadn't been there, he would have kissed her a few times.
This wife is amazing!
"Hmm~" Lin Yourong picked up a slice of beef and put it in her mouth, responding vaguely.
Yu Huan thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll try it on after dinner to see if it fits, otherwise I can return it."
Lin Yourong chewed a few times, looked at Yu Huan, and said slowly, "Don't worry, I carefully measured the size of your change of clothes, they won't be too small."
"Rongrong, you're so virtuous!"
The couple were gazing at each other tenderly when they suddenly heard Ji Meng clicking her tongue.
Yu Huan was hesitant to express his opinion.
Lin Yourong glared at her through her sunglasses: "Trying to be sarcastic here, huh!"
Ji Meng took a sip of Harbin beer, shrugged, and said, "I'm not being sarcastic; I'm just stating the facts."
Yu Huan nodded: "My wife is very virtuous."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yourong's lips curled up slightly.
(End of this chapter)