Don't cry

  As soon as he opened his eyes in the morning, he heard the sound from the kitchen. Shangping was dazed for a while before remembering that there was still a woman in the house. As soon as he got up from the sofa, he saw Zhang Yan poking her head in to say: "Wash and have breakfast." Shangping felt like he was dreaming, how did he start living a family life again?

  Zhang Yan looked at Shang Ping eating the breakfast she made, and thought to herself, what's the difference between this man and that man, and why did she choose him over this one back then.

  Suddenly, a sense of grievance arose in my heart. Did heaven give me a choice? However, just looking at the way they eat breakfast, there is a big difference between the two people. The one who always rushes around and never savors the taste of food, whereas the one in front of me appears to be leisurely and carefree, slowly chewing and enjoying his exquisite self-prepared breakfast.

  If he was that breakfast himself, how hastily and anxiously had the man been devouring him all these years? Had he ever savored his own flavor?

  As Zhang Yan looked at the man in front of her, who was savoring the delicious food with great concentration, a blush suddenly appeared on her face for no reason. She didn't know if one day he would also savor her body like he savored the food.

  Shang Ping looked up to see the woman's dizzy face, and that feeling was like a newlywed bride recalling her husband's gentle caress on the breakfast table. But what did he do last night?! Besides, she wasn't even a new bride! Did she have to make such a silly, coquettish expression for no reason? A woman's heart is as unpredictable as a needle at the bottom of the sea.

  "Now you know what's good for me." Zhang Yan said as she gathered up the leftovers from the man.

  "Today was the most formal breakfast I've ever had. Those two eggs were also fried to a high standard. So, considering that you can often enjoy delicious breakfasts, I have decided to waive your rent. Are you satisfied?"

  "Satisfied!" Zhang Yan said loudly in the kitchen.

  "Then hurry up and get lost, take your pocket money and go wipe your butt."

  At noon, when Shangping arrived at the office, the other three people were already there. "You all think about whether there's anything that hasn't been considered, Yang Jun, is there any new news from Director Yu?" Shangping said to his three subordinates.

  Yang Jun said: "An hour ago, I had another phone call with Director Yu, he said that Director Wu went to the appointment on time and did not change."

  Fatso said: "The house of Beijing's engineer has been rented."

  Gao Yan said: "This Director Wu who has caused such a stir among us is quite a character."

  Shangping said to Baozi: "You'd better tie your tie tonight, and when you feel suffocated, go to the bathroom for some fresh air." The three of them burst out laughing.

  "Gao Yan, you come out with me for a trip. You two arrive at the hotel half an hour in advance, remember, smile more and talk less during the banquet."

  Shang Ping and Gao Yan sat in the car, lit a cigarette and smoked.

  "Where is he going?" Gao Yan asked in confusion.

  Shang Ping looked at Gao Yan and said: "You may not understand this Director Wu at all. I've asked around discreetly, and it's almost certain that he's a pervert. I don't know if you're mentally prepared."

  Gao Yan said: "Do you mean he will make such a request?"

  Shang Ping took a deep drag on his cigarette and said, "It's almost certain, I just don't know how to bring it up. A beautiful girl like you, which man wouldn't be moved?"

  Gao Yan said with a few coquettish words: "That's not entirely true, Shang Zong, have you been moved?"

  Shang Ping thought to himself, physically he was eager to move, but his heart wasn't necessarily moved. He smiled and said, "Of course I'm moved. It's just that we don't have fate on our side."

  Gao Yan stared at the pedestrians on the road with both eyes, thought for a moment and said: "Director Shang, I will consider it for the company."

  Shang Ping said: "Gao Yan, I cannot force you, you are an adult now, you can make your own choices. I have another way, which is to go to the hotel to find a woman. It's still possible now."

  "After a moment of contemplation, Gao Yan said: 'No need to, Director Shang. I only hope that you will always treat me as a member of the company, just like those two.'"

  "My mom has been dead for ten years, I've never forgotten her." He said and drove the car forward. "If I were a girl, I would go up myself." Shangping said word by word.

  Gao Yan laughed and said: "Director Shang, with your words, I feel much better. You are the first general manager of a strip club that I have ever met."

  "You little devil."

  When Yu Yongming accompanied Director Wu into the private room, all four people stood up in unison. Shangping didn't expect that Director Wu would be a robust and imposing figure, apparently around fifty years old, with a straight back, a buzz cut, and an air of military bearing about him.

  Yu Yongming introduced: "Director, this is General Manager Shang of Huiya Company."

  Director Wu and Shang Ping shook hands and said: "General Manager Shang is still very young."

  Shang Pingqian said, "What's the use of being young? It's just a waste of time. Director Wu is in his prime and has already achieved success in life, that's what's truly enviable!" Director Wu burst out laughing upon hearing this. Only those who hold power and have achieved success in life can produce such a hearty laugh.

  Then Shang Ping introduced three subordinates to Director Wu. When introducing Gao Yan, Director Wu narrowed his eyes, looked Gao Yan up and down, and smiled: "Your company actually has a talent like Miss Gao, General Manager Shang is really lucky!"

  Gao Yanjiao snorted: "Director Wu is just joking, what talent? As long as he doesn't scold us every day like Shang Zong, it's all good."

  Director Wu turned to Shang Ping and said: "This is where Director Shang went wrong. How can someone like Miss Gao be scolded every day?"

  Shang Ping said with a smile: "Director Wu's criticism is correct, from now on I will be more considerate of the ladies." Director Wu burst out laughing again.

  The dishes and wine were all ready. Just as Director Shang was about to speak, Director Wu asked: "I heard from Director Yu that you also intend to participate in our network project? What special advantages does your company have?"

  Shang Ping said: "We decided to participate in this project last time and have done a lot of preliminary preparation work. As for the advantages, Director Wu must have heard of Beijing HGG Network Technology Co., Ltd., they directly provide us with technical support. Engineering and technical personnel will arrive in our city next week, we hope to get the plan out as soon as possible."

  Director Wu nodded and said: "HGG company has cooperated with our General Administration many times, and it has an advantage in technology."

  Shang Ping smiled and said: "However, Director Wu's visit today is the greatest encouragement and support for us to hear our opinions."

  Gao Yan said with a smile: "Are you two here today to discuss work or to eat? I can't wait!"

  Director Wu smiled and said: "Today there is only one lady at the table, so we will follow Miss Gao's command."

  Shang Ping nodded and said: "Xiao Gao met a kindred spirit today." After finishing, he glanced at Gao Yan, and unexpectedly felt a little guilty in his heart.

  After a round of drinks, Shang Ping already felt dizzy and saw that Gao Yan was still sober. He said: "Director Wu, let's go upstairs for a bit, and take the opportunity to appreciate Xiao Gao's beautiful singing voice."

  Director Wu repeatedly said: "Good good good!"

  Gao Yan accompanied Director Wu, Yang Jun and Pangzi followed them upstairs. Yu Yongming pulled Shang Ping's arm and said, "I have something to say to you."

  The two of them walked to a quiet place, and Yu Yongming lowered his voice and said: "Do you know or not? Your old classmate has gotten into big trouble."

  Shang Ping casually said: "Looking at your tense appearance, I thought the golden dragon I sent you was dead. What big deal could my classmate have?"

  Yu Yongming looked around and said: "Zheng Gang that kid absconded with the money."

  "Abscond with money? Is this true? Who told you that? Weren't we just drinking together a while ago?"

  Yu Yongming leaned in close to Shang Ping and said: "Don't ask me who told me, it's absolutely true. Do you know how much that kid has swindled? 400 million!"

  This time Shang Ping was truly shocked. "Four hundred million? Impossible, how could a small section chief have such great power. Moreover, are the directors and deputy directors of the finance bureau all blind?"

  Yu Yongming smiled wryly and said, "Don't mention you don't believe it, I also dare not to believe. It's said that the kid used the skill of ants moving house, he started doing it early."

  Shang Ping was speechless for half a day and only murmured to himself after a long while: "This kid really has some nerve."

  Yu Yongming shook his head and said: "If we catch him, there will be no life left, what a pity! What a pity that little beauty at home."

  Shang Ping looked at Yu Yongming with a worried expression and smiled: "Other people's beauty, what are you regretting?"

  Yu Yongming sighed and said: "What can we do but feel a little sorry in our hearts? That woman is really memorable."

  Shang Ping silently greeted Yu Yongming's mother a few times in his heart. That woman belongs to me from now on, and you also want to take charge? I spit!

  The music has stopped and the crowd has dispersed, it's already past 2 o'clock in the morning. After seeing off Director Wu, Shangping sent Gao Yan back home. "Fortunately, that director seemed quite well-behaved today. No outrageous behavior."

  Gao Yan snorted and said, "After all, he's someone with some status, how can he lose his composure in public. However, if you think he'll let me off the hook, you're wrong. He said he'd call me in two days to invite me out for dinner."

  "You promised."

  "Can I refuse?" Gaoyan stared at Shangping and said.

  They arrived at Gao Yan's residence. The two of them sat in the darkness, neither speaking a word. After a while, Gao Yan said: "This is my rented house, do you want to go up and sit for a bit?"

  Shang Ping understood Gao Yan's meaning. If he went up, he didn't know if he could hold on. Since last night, he felt like he had been tortured. Lin Hui's tactful refusal, Zhang Yan's letting him taste, and now Gao Yan's tempting invitation all burned his heart like fire.

  "Little swallow, if I go up, my heart will soften and yours will become heavier. Let's just be spiritual companions."

  Back home, Zhang Yan seemed to have fallen asleep already. Shang Ping felt exhausted, the effects of the alcohol had worn off, but his temples were throbbing with pain. He collapsed onto the sofa, pulled a blanket over his head and thought about what happened tonight.

  "You've had too much wine. Do you want to get up and have some congee? It's still hot." Before he knew it, Zhang Yan had slipped in quietly.

  Shang Ping originally wanted to pretend to sleep and ignore him, but he couldn't bring himself to do it. "You go to sleep. I'm tired too."

  It's been a long time since there was any sound. Shang Ping thought the woman had gone back to the bedroom to sleep. But after a while, he felt two soft hands massaging his temples. It felt very comfortable. This woman knew where he was uncomfortable.

  You might as well rub a few more times on my heart. It's even more painful there.

  "Do you know how much money your husband has made?" Shang Ping asked with his eyes closed.

  That hand continued to rub. No sound.

  "Four hundred million." Shang Ping said.

  That hand still hasn't stopped.

  "From now on, consider him dead. He's as good as dead." Shang Ping said ruthlessly.

  The hand stopped. The person left.

  After a while, a stifling cry came from the bedroom. Shangping was puzzled for a moment, thinking, didn't this woman hate that man? What's she crying about now? As soon as he thought that the woman was crying over her ex-husband, Shangping irritably pulled the quilt over his head. From now on, I'm your man. Don't cry!