The Sick Beauty Gave Up Struggling

Chapter 34.2

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The good news brought by Xia Shu’an made the senior students in the research room very excited. The supervisor raised his arms, and everyone began to discuss where to celebrate.

Time passed quickly in a pleasant atmosphere, and in a blink of an eye, it’s time to clock out.

Shen Boyan sent a message indicating a location. Xia Shu’an called a cab to the place. This was a Chinese restaurant that had just opened, specializing in Huaiyang cuisine. It is said to have invited a lot of master chefs from Huaiyang and strived to promote the culture of Huaiyang cuisine in Rongchuan.

It was also opened by a family member of a lower-level supplier of Wenhui Group. Shortly after the door opened, he handed an invitation letter to Shen Boyan, sincerely inviting him to try out their food when he had time. There was no other place he wanted to go, so Shen Boyan came here.

Huaiyang Cuisine emphasizes delicacy, freshness, fine knife skills, and a fresh and elegant taste, which is very consistent with Chinese people’s imagination of Chinese food. As soon as the two of them entered the store, they smelled a delicious taste of the soup that had been simmering for a long time, if anything. The smell was fresh and elegant, and it didn’t make people think it was all MSG but a strong flavor that could stimulate appetite.

Xia Shu’an has had a bad appetite since he was a child, so he always eats light meals. In order to supplement his diet, his family often stews medicinal food. Even now, he still doesn’t stop. When he comes here, he feels like he has returned to his happy hometown.

“It should be delicious!”

Feeling happy, he couldn’t help turning his head and saying this to the person next to him. The corners of Shen Boyan’s lips curled up slightly, and he said, “I’ll order a few more dishes to try later.”

“Um!”

The two of them were arranged by the window, with a view of most of the city. In the night scene, on the river, boats slowly passed by, and the white mist gathered and dispersed, like a veil or a phantom.

Xia Shu’an lowered his head and looked at the menu carefully. He ordered a few dishes he liked, and Shen Boyan added two more. The two returned the menu to the waiter and started talking.

…….

“So the total investment in his project is only 5 million?”

“He is quite smart. He is the youngest of three children in his family. His elder brother and sister are fighting fiercely. He wants to protect himself, so he can only withdraw from the family business and find something to do outside.”

“This project, no matter if it is done well or poorly, will not be a big loss of money. If he’s lucky, he can still make a little money. When his two siblings fight and lose, it won’t be too late for him to go back.”

The coldness revealed in his words was entirely a capitalist’s idea. Xia Shu’an hesitated to say that the person was not like that, but then realized he was not that person either. How could he know that the other had no desire to fight for power and gain?

In the end, he could only say vaguely, “I don’t know; I just need to do my job well.”

Perhaps it was a newly opened store, or perhaps it was because Shen Boyan held a special key card. The food was served very quickly. The first dish was a stewed lion head1. Each person took a small bowl before opening the lid, and the aroma of the soup wrapped in the rich aroma of meat hit the nostrils. The soup is chicken soup. From the surface, you can see the clear and transparent broth, with a hint of milky white, green vegetables floating up and down, and two or three wolfberries, red with green spots, which are very cute.

Xia Shu’an took two sips of the soup and bit into the meatballs. The meat juice and soup were mixed, fat but not greasy, as if there were a stream of hot air slowly flowing down the throat to the chest and lower abdomen…

“So delicious.” He closed his eyes and sighed. “It’s like the taste of going to Yangzhou with mom and dad when I was little.”

There was a hint of warmth in Shen Boyan’s eyes.

Xia Shu’an took another sip of soup, and suddenly the phone in his pocket vibrated.

He was slightly surprised when he saw the caller ID.

“Hello–“

“Hey, where are you?” The woman’s voice was quite frank.

Xia Shu’an: “…Shen Boyan and I were eating out.”

“Outside, where?”

“Huai Lai Restaurant.”

“Huai Lai Restaurant? Ah, I know. I’m nearby. Let’s eat together. I’ll be there in fifteen minutes.”

After saying that, she hung up the phone, not allowing Xia Shu’an to react at all.

“…”

Shen Boyan looked at him: “What’s wrong? Who called you?”

Xia Shu’an licked his lips and looked at Shen Boyan. “Yun Qingyi said she wanted to come over for dinner.”

Then he watched as the smile on Shen Boyan’s face slowly faded and finally turned expressionless.

Xia Shu’an: The person who can restrain Shen Boyan has appeared!

When Yun Qingyi said she would be there in fifteen minutes, she was there in fifteen minutes. The food was only a third of the way up when she arrived, so it was a good time to be seated.

Xia Shu’an thoughtfully opened the seat for her.

“Thanks.”

Xia Shu’an smiled slightly. Yun Qingyi seemed to have noticed Shen Boyan’s unhappy look. She wiped her hands with a wet wipe and said as if nothing had happened: “What’s wrong, President Shen? Aren’t you happy today?”

Xia Shu’an bit his lip hard and tightened his fingers under the table.

Is this a confrontation between geniuses who stand at the top of the business world? So exciting!

Shen Boyan had a faint smile on his face, but there was a coldness in his eyes: “Thank to you, everything is fine in the company.”

“I can picture that. Within a year of leaving Gaoping City, you have tripled the size of the company, which is even greater than I originally expected.”

“This is also thanks to President Yun and Miss Yun for the nurturing. By the way, how’s the eldest and second young masters coming in?”

“Not good.” Yun Qingyi didn’t seem to like this topic, so she quickly ended it and started another one: “This lion head seems delicious.”

Xia Shu’an: “I just ordered one for you.”

“Really? Thank you.”

Yun Qingyi smiled and continued to turn her head to chat with Xia Shu’an after he took one sentence. Yun Qingyi is rich in knowledge. Despite the strong tone she unconsciously reveals when speaking, she is a good conversationalist.

“Do you like Chinese food or Western food?”

“I prefer Chinese food, plus it has a nourishing effect. I’m not in good health, and I’m used to taking supplements, so I only eat Western food occasionally.”

“Really? You’re in poor health?”

“Just some minor issues.”

“…”

“Next time you come to Gaoping City, I can be your host. Gaoping City’s specialties…”

The two of them were talking about the characteristics of their hometown in terms of food when suddenly the table made a crisp sound. The two of them turned their heads involuntarily, and a voice interjected: “The Yun family has been in Gaoping for many years. Are you interested in joining the Rongchuan market?”

“Rongchuan is the most prosperous economic center south of the Yangtze River, so of course we will not let it go. However, the Yun family has been accustomed to being the local leader for many years and isn’t good at re-exploring the market. This area still needs specific planning.”

“Wenhui has been here for a year and has some understanding of the local situation. We are always willing to provide information if you’re interested.”

“Presumably, President Shen won’t provide a free lunch, right?”

“Of course, if the Yun family wants to join the Rongchuan market, I hope Wenhui can become your group’s most preferred partner.”

“…”

The two of them talked a little more about official matters. Yun Qingyi suddenly paused and said with a strange expression, “Shen Boyan, do you want to divert my attention away from Xia Shu’an?”

Xia Shu’an, who was eating melon the whole time: what a strong fighting force, worthy of being a person who holds real power in a big family.

Come on!

Shen Boyan’s face was slightly cold. “I think the person who has a tangible interest in you is me, and you should be more concerned about me than my boyfriend.”

“I don’t think so.” Yun Qingyi said calmly, “My marriage with you can bring in benefits of tens of billions, but you gave up these benefits for Xia Shu’an, which shows that his value far exceeds tens of billions. Is there anything wrong with me paying attention to him?”

Xia Shu’an: That’s right, I’m so “expensive”, anyone would be curious.

“Third Miss, are you determined to go against me?”

“I’m not going against you.” Yun Qingyi pointed out kindly: “It was you who first rejected my marriage invitation, causing me to lose face. You can probably imagine what kind of ridicule I will receive after I go back, right?”

“…”

Compared to Shen Boyan’s iron-fisted methods, Yun Qingyi obviously knows how to utilize her female advantage better. Her condemnation with clear logic and moral support left Shen Boyan speechless and unable to refute it. If you refute her, you’re cold and heartless.

“Excuse me, I’m going to the bathroom.”

Yun Qingyi won a great victory. Her face was full of pride as she stood up slowly. From her swaying back, one could feel the joy in her whole body.

Xia Shu’an looked at her back and let out a long breath, feeling that he had experienced a century in just a few minutes.

It was so… so exciting just now!

All those who can refute Shen Boyan are his comrades, but he’s a man of principle who can’t laugh unless it is really funny.

Xia Shu’an was taking a deep breath to regain his composure when suddenly a hand stretched out from the side and held his palm forcefully.

Xia Shu’an raised his head and said, “Shen—”

“Come with me.”

Shen Boyan pulled him up and ran quickly to the door of the restaurant.

“No way, Shen Boyan, what do you want to do?”

An incredible guess occurred in his heart: “Are you going to leave her alone like this?”

Isn’t this too much?

He said what was in his heart without noticing. Shen Boyan pulled him towards the door with a quick step and turned around with a sneer, saying, “Okay, I will leave the driver and the car to her. She can go wherever she wants.”

As soon as he finished speaking, he quickly threw a card at the cashier and said to the unprepared receptionist, “Give the card to the lady at the table with us just now.”

He turned to Xia Shu’an again and said, “Look, I left her money. Now she has no worries about food, clothing, housing, or transportation.”

He had a look on his face that said, “I’m not overdoing it now, am I?”

Xia Shu’an: “…”