Chapter 32.2

Now Xu Yuan and Meng Zhengrong are most keen on seeing Shen Ming’s aggrieved face.

It must be said that in this respect, the couple have the same perverse taste.

In Xu Yuan’s view, after all, Shen Ming was Meng Zhengrong’s uncle. If it is not necessary, it is best to resolve the matter peacefully. Letting Shen Ming voluntarily resign is the most satisfactory solution.

At lunch time, Meng Zhengrong came to the public welfare project department. Xu Yuan saw him coming and quickly put away the documents on her desk and got up to greet him.

The employees were excited to see Meng Zhengrong .The employee had rarely seen the big boss once a year before, but these days they could see him every day. What did that mean? It means that the boss really values this department as his wife said!

Meng Zhengrong and Xu Yuan tacitly arrived at the door of Shen Ming’s office, knocking on the door.

Immediately, the office door opened, and the cheerful smile on Shen Ming’s face made Meng Zhengrong and Xu Yuan feel that their appetite would be very good at noon today.

“Uncle, I happen to have nothing to do today. Shall we go out to eat together?” Meng Zhengrong said with a smile.

“Yes, uncle, let’s go together. I happen to have work matters to consult with you.” Xu Yuan echoed.

The couple echoed each other. Shen Ming had to go out to lunch with them even if he didn’t want to.

Shen Ming has always believed that the most painful thing in the world is when his wife is angry. Never thought that in this fifty-two year, the record has been refreshed. Now he feels that going to work is the most painful thing, nothing else.

During this time, he had been considering one thing: whether he should just quit decisively. However, even if he wanted to, his wife wouldn’t allow it. At home, his wife’s word was law.

In just these few days, Shen Ming felt like he had lost another significant portion of his already sparse hair. Every morning when he combed his hair, he would silently curse in his heart.

Fortunately, there seemed to be some progress in the matter, which made Shen Ming feel a bit less disheartened.

Meng Corporation was located in the city center, surrounded by many well-reputed restaurants. Any one of them would be a good choice. The three of them arrived at a restaurant where, due to its higher prices and the fact that it was a weekday, there weren’t many people. It was very quiet.

“Uncle, why don’t you order?” Xu Yuan handed the menu to Shen Ming.

Meng Zhengrong also had no objections. Shen Ming considered the appetites of all three of them and ordered four dishes and a soup. The portions here weren’t very large, which was just right for three people.

“Uncle, you should actually praise Xiao Yuan. If it weren’t for her joining the public welfare project, I wouldn’t have been able to have many meals with you throughout the year.” Meng Zhengrong looked ashamed.

Shen Ming endured the pain as if his teeth hurt, squeezing out a smile, “What are you saying? I know you’re busy with work. For a man, striving for a career is the most important thing. I’m satisfied that you still think of me.”

Wasn’t he always on his mind? Thinking of ways to get rid of him sooner rather than later.

Xu Yuan poured Shen Ming a cup of tea and smiled, “Uncle has been working at Meng Corporation for more than ten years. He’s really a pillar of the company. Zhengrong shouldn’t forget anyone, especially Uncle.”

Meng Zhengrong suddenly placed a hand on Xu Yuan’s hand, turned his head to look at her, then looked at Shen Ming, his smile dazzling, “I will listen to my wife. I won’t forget Uncle’s dedication to Meng Corporation over the years.”

The word “dedication” was emphasized, causing Shen Ming’s heart to tremble.

“In the future, we’ll have to trouble you more, Uncle. Your health isn’t what it used to be. Last year, Uncle’s complexion was still good.” Meng Zhengrong looked at Shen Ming with concern, “Uncle, you must remember to go to the hospital regularly. If you feel uncomfortable, you must say so immediately. Don’t worry about the company. Isn’t Xiao Yuan here?”

In such a situation, Xu Yuan couldn’t possibly break free from Meng Zhengrong’s hand. She smiled at Shen Ming, “That’s right, Uncle. If you don’t mind my dullness, you can gradually hand over your work now. Otherwise, you’re over fifty, still worrying about the company’s affairs. Both Zhengrong and I feel really uneasy.”

Both Meng Zhengrong and Xu Yuan were actually very busy with work. Neither had so much free time to calculate Shen Ming all day long. The reason they were willing to spend so much time and effort, both overtly and covertly urging him to retire early, was because of their respect for him as Meng Zhengrong uncle. This was their last remaining patience. If, when that patience was exhausted, Shen Ming still didn’t take the initiative to retire, they wouldn’t be so tactful.

Everyone wants to win with one move, but the public opinion in this society is bound to be that, unless necessary, it is better not to tear the face between relatives.

Most importantly, even though Mother Meng has said that she doesn’t care about this matter anymore, it doesn’t mean Meng Zhengrong can ignore her feelings.

Shen Ming wasn’t stupid either. He naturally understood there was more to Meng Zhengrong’s and Xu Yuan’s words. However, since his wife hadn’t loosened her stance, he didn’t dare make a decision easily and could only nod perfunctorily, “Alright, alright, alright.”

Regardless of the department, work tasks vary in urgency. Let’s assign Xu Yuan some less important tasks first, even if it’s just for show.

During lunch, Shen Ming contemplated for a while before speaking up, “Zhengrong, Xiao Yuan, are you both free this Saturday?”

Meng Zhengrong and Xu Yuan exchanged a glance. “Is there something going on?” Meng Zhengrong asked.

Shen Ming chuckled, “It’s nothing important. We’re planning a birthday banquet at home this Saturday. If you’re free, do come over. If not, it’s alright, just carry on with your business. It’s not a significant day anyway.”

“…,” he said it like this. Can they, as younger relatives, not go?

Meng Zhengrong pondered for a moment and nodded, “We’re free, we’re free. We’ll definitely come for Uncle’s birthday.”

Although they didn’t know what tricks they were up to, after all, Shen Ming was Meng Zhengrong’s uncle, so naturally, they should go.

Shen Ming was relieved to hear this definite answer, feeling that he had completed his wife’s mission.

If things really developed as they expected, then he should have a relaxed period ahead. At least when they, as a couple, had conflicts, they wouldn’t have time to bother about him, right?

Based on this alone, he had to cooperate well with his wife.

“Uncle knows you’re filial. I often tell your aunt, among these other children, I can’t guarantee, but Zhengrong is definitely a good child. Even if Xiao Cheng and Xiao Xin don’t care about us in the future, you won’t just sit idly by,” Shen Ming said cheerfully.

Who wouldn’t say such obedient words?

He already said that Meng Zhengrong was a good child; which good child would undermine their uncle?

In other words, if he insisted on kicking him out, then he wouldn’t be taking family affection into account.

Meng Zhengrong was almost furious, but Xu Yuan patted his back, smiling, as if to smooth things over.

Then Xu Yuan looked at Shen Ming again, “Uncle, what you said is true. Naturally, nephews and nieces are filial. There’s a saying, ‘If the child is not taught, it’s the father’s fault.’ Uncle, you’ve raised such a good child. I think Xiao Cheng and Xiao Xin are very good. Uncle, just wait to enjoy your old age in peace.”

Meng Zhengrong couldn’t help but smile at her words; his wife was indeed very eloquent.

Shen Ming couldn’t come up with a response for a long time, unsure how to reply.

Xu Yuan didn’t give him a chance to react and continued to smile, “Also, Uncle, you’re mistaken. Zhengrong is no longer a child; he’s the President of the company. Many people in the company rely on him for their livelihoods. A child wouldn’t have this ability. Speaking of which, I feel sorry for Zhengrong. Even though he leaves work on time, he works until past ten after dinner at home. That’s considered early. He works so hard for the company’s benefit and for the sake of the company’s employees. I’ve told my parents, if there’s anyone in the company who forgets their morals for profit, they deserve to be struck by lightning.”

Shen Ming couldn’t keep up the act anymore; his expression changed.

Xu Yuan was clearly insinuating something, and Meng Zhengrong didn’t react at all? Was that acceptable?

Was she suggesting he deserved to be struck by lightning?

“Tell Uncle this,” Meng Zhengrong pretended to scold her, “Which boss isn’t like this? I’m not the only special one.”

Actually, he was already bursting with joy inside.

Xu Yuan effortlessly countered everything without leaving a trace. If the occasion were right, Meng Zhengrong wanted to applaud her.

Shen Ming pretended to be calm, “Does Xiao Yuan really have to work? After getting pregnant, she should definitely rest well. I’ve heard that many companies now ask these questions when hiring.”

Xu Yuan didn’t say anything. No matter how she answered now, it wouldn’t be right. If she said she wasn’t planning to have a baby yet, she could guarantee that Shen Ming would tell Mother Meng the exact words.

Fortunately, Meng Zhengrong was also effective. “This issue, we’ve considered it. However, the company is currently on the rise. I want to wait until we have more time before having a child. Otherwise, if I’m busy with work and don’t have time to accompany Xiao Yuan, it would be distressing. Fortunately, I’m not too old yet, and Xiao Yuan is still young. Uncle, don’t worry about us.”

Even if they wanted to have children later, they would definitely kick Shen Ming out of the company first.

Shen Ming didn’t know what else to say.

Like this, what Meng Zhengrong and Xu Yuan saw as a pleasant lunch was a difficult and uncomfortable lunch for Shen Ming.

Shen Ming suspected that as long as these two kept doing this every day, he would probably be driven mad within two months.

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