Chapter 15: Sheng Xiao, Don’t Be Silly

During dinner, Lin Yuan told Sheng Xiao about the company she had interviewed at.

“I loved Ary during my time in school, but they might think I lack experience, so it’s probably a lost cause.”

She said with a touch of frustration. Sheng Xiao replied, “Didn’t they say they’d let you know? It’s too early to be disheartened. Maybe you’ll get a call after dinner.”

Although their time together was short, Lin Yuan had left an impression of unwavering tenacity on Sheng Xiao.

Lin Yuan also took a deep breath, “You’re right. I can always gain more experience. I refuse to believe that they would reject such a talented designer like me.”

Her mouth was full of food, and her cheeks were slightly puffed out as she spoke. Coupled with her proud expression, she looked incredibly adorable.

Sheng Xiao couldn’t resist, and he gently pinched her cheek.

Lin Yuan jumped in surprise, nearly choking on her food. “What are you doing?!”

Sheng Xiao’s dark eyes narrowed slightly. “It’s too early, don’t you think?”

Lin Yuan realized what he meant, and her face flushed instantly. This man, always driving.

Her pure heart, untouched for twenty-two years, had gradually been colored since marrying Sheng Xiao.

Sometimes, she even understood the dirty jokes he told in bed.

Truly, bad company corrupts good character!

Before they finished their meal, Lin Yuan’s phone rang. She picked it up, and after a moment of silence, she hung up the phone, staring blankly at Sheng Xiao.

Sheng Xiao called out to her, “Yuan?”

Lin Yuan remained motionless.

The expression on Sheng Xiao’s face instantly vanished, and he got up and walked over to her.

Unexpectedly, Lin Yuan jumped onto him. Sheng Xiao quickly reached out to support her hips, and she wrapped her arms around his neck. “Sheng Xiao, your mouth must be blessed! I got accepted by Ary. Their HR department just called and told me to start next week!”

She danced with joy.

She embraced Sheng Xiao’s face and gave him a quick kiss.

Sheng Xiao pinched her waist. “So happy?”

“Of course! It’s my dream job. I’m on the path to success!”

She swayed happily on Sheng Xiao, completely oblivious to the precariousness of their position. Sheng Xiao slapped her bottom. “Miss Lin, will you abandon your husband once you’re successful?”

Lin Yuan pretended to think. “Hmm, I can’t say for sure… It depends on your performance.”

Sheng Xiao’s eyes darkened, and he pressed her against the wall. “Then I’ll have to work hard.”

If the people of Beijing knew that the formidable Sheng Sanye of Shengshi was relying on his charm to make a living, the entire city would explode.

But Sheng Sanye was a master at it, doing it willingly.

Lin Yuan giggled. “Sheng Xiao, don’t be silly. We haven’t finished eating yet. I’m hungry.”

Sheng Xiao’s voice had already grown husky. He acted like a villain, “threatening” Lin Yuan. “I’m hungry too.”

Lin Yuan was startled. She could clearly feel certain changes, and she immediately calmed down, instantly transforming into a harmless little white rabbit. “I’ve been running around all day, I’m really hungry. Please let me go, okay?”

Playing with fire, like a king.

Sheng Xiao felt that he could do it now.

This woman, clinging to you so sweetly, her innocent and lively big eyes staring at you pitifully, at this moment, he might even give her Shengshi without hesitation.

In the end, Lin Yuan sat on Sheng Xiao’s lap. She didn’t even need to lift a finger, and the man fed her bite by bite.

“Sheng Xiao, let’s go shopping tomorrow. I’ll buy you some more clothes. I’m starting my job soon, and I need to buy some professional attire.”

Sheng Xiao nodded. “Whatever you say.”

He pulled out a card from his pocket and handed it to Lin Yuan. “This is my salary card. You can use it as you please.”

Lin Yuan: “Your salary shouldn’t be much, right? You keep it for yourself. You need money to eat at the construction site.”

Sheng Xiao shook his head. “The construction site provides meals. Take it.”

Lin Yuan thought for a moment and accepted it. Since they were married, it was only natural for Sheng Xiao’s money to be used by her. Her mischievous eyes glanced at Sheng Xiao. “How much do you earn every month?”

Sheng Xiao: “Ten thousand.”

Lin Yuan’s eyes widened. “How much?”

Sheng Xiao didn’t understand what her reaction meant, so he simply said truthfully, “Ten thousand.”

Was construction work so lucrative?

Ten thousand!

Her face lit up with joy. “Sheng Xiao, do they need female workers at your construction site?”

Seeing her reaction, Sheng Xiao realized that his salary might be a bit high?

He should have asked Zuo Chuan to say five thousand.

He didn’t know the market well!

He was too high-profile!

Lin Yuan happily held the card, as if she had received a windfall. “I didn’t expect this.”

Sheng Xiao pinched her cheek. “Little money-grubber, do you want more money?”

He kept watching Lin Yuan’s expression after saying this. But Lin Yuan looked serious. “How much more money?”

“Actually, not worrying about food or clothing, having some savings, owning a small house, and being able to travel occasionally, that’s my ideal life. There’s no need for so much money.”

Lin Yuan’s mind was simple, but Sheng Xiao’s expression was calm as he listened.

“I know, you men all have ambitions. Do you think I’m too easily satisfied?”

“Yeah, don’t you think money can do more things?”

“Having money has its way of life, and not having money has its own. Everyone has different pursuits. Who says a simple life can’t be happy?”

She leaned against Sheng Xiao. “Contentment brings happiness, and longevity is a blessing.”

Sheng Xiao held her hand in his, their fingers intertwined. “Yeah, Lin Yuan, you’ll live a long life.”

…

The next day was a weekend, and Lin Yuan dragged Sheng Xiao to the mall.

Coincidentally, they ran into Lin Fangfei and Lin Yuan’s university classmate, Meng Tian, at the mall.

Meng Tian had always looked down on Lin Yuan in school, constantly causing trouble for her. Now, she was in cahoots with Lin Fangfei, becoming even more sarcastic and mean-spirited.

They carried several luxury bags, strutting towards Lin Yuan with arrogance. “Oh, Yuan, you’re shopping here too?”

Meng Tian chuckled. “Yuan, I heard you got married. Your husband is a construction worker, right? Isn’t it a bit presumptuous of you to come to a place like this with your spending power?”

Lin Fangfei looked at Lin Yuan with disdain. Someone whose clothes cost no more than five hundred yuan in total, as she expected, would soon turn into a haggard woman.

Lin Yuan glanced at them impatiently. “A good dog doesn’t get in the way!”

Meng Tian: “Who are you calling a dog?!”

Lin Yuan: “Whoever responds is who I’m calling a dog.”

Meng Tian, enraged, raised her arm to strike Lin Yuan’s face. But her wrist was suddenly grabbed by a strong force, and then she was pushed aside forcefully.