-030- I'm Uncomfortable, But Not My Forehead...
Xuan Yang avoided Zhou Dang for three days.
During these three days, she followed Liang Kai to complete her first case after joining Junda.
She also calculated all the expenses the Xuan family had invested in her over the years, made a list, and emailed it to Xuan Yinnian.
That money had exhausted all her savings from the past few years.
And she still owed Zhou Dang a huge favor.
Xuan Yang didn't want to fulfill her marital duties out of gratitude to Zhou Dang.
So she deliberately avoided him these past few days.
Obviously, Zhou Dang could tell.
He didn't bring up that matter again.
But he had to go on a business trip abroad tomorrow, leaving for half a month.
So that evening, after finishing work, Zhou Dang couldn't help sending Xuan Yang a message: [Madam Zhou, you've been avoiding me for three days. Can you come home early tonight?]
Zhou Dang: [I'd like to invite Madam Zhou to have dinner together.]
At that time, Xuan Yang was still organizing her case thoughts. The urgent work was already done.
Actually, she could have left work early today.
But thinking about being alone with Zhou Dang after going back, Xuan Yang lingered at her desk, unwilling to leave.
Suddenly receiving Zhou Dang's message, Xuan Yang was a bit surprised.
First, she didn't expect that he had seen through her little scheme. Second, she didn't understand why, knowing she was avoiding him, he still extended an invitation.
Just as Xuan Yang was hesitating,
Zhou Dang sent another message explaining: [I have an early morning flight tomorrow to Switzerland for a business trip. At least ten days, at most half a month before I return.]
Zhou Dang: [Before I leave, I want to spend some quality time with Madam Zhou. Will you do me the honor?]
Xuan Yang simply couldn't resist his sweet talk.
Besides, Zhou Dang was leaving on a business trip tomorrow.
She had no reason to refuse him tonight's dinner.
Xuan Yang: [Okay, see you at home.]
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The black Bentley slowly drove into the underground garage of Shangtian Mansion.
Shen Li, in the driver's seat, parked the car in the designated spot, turned off the engine, and observed Zhou Dang in the back seat through the rearview mirror.
Five minutes ago, Shen Li had seen his boss typing on his phone.
His expression was grave and serious, as if there was a problem at work.
But Shen Li knew that the boss was definitely messaging the boss lady.
These past few days, the boss had been decisive at the company. Although others couldn't tell, Shen Li understood that the boss was unhappy but had no outlet.
So he channeled all that energy into work.
The only ones who suffered were the colleagues, who had to work with utmost concentration.
Every day they were on edge, afraid of making a mistake and landing in the boss's crosshairs.
Now Shen Li didn't dare to remind Zhou Dang to get out of the car.
He just waited quietly until he saw the boss's face light up, as if the clouds had parted.
Shen Li: "President Zhou, we've arrived."
Zhou Dang replied to Xuan Yang while responding: "Mm, go buy some groceries for me. I'll send you the list."
He was going to cook dinner himself tonight and have a candlelit dinner with Xuan Yang.
Shen Li agreed.
Besides groceries, he thoughtfully prepared a bottle of red wine for Zhou Dang.
When Xuan Yang came home, the night had already fallen.
She had been delayed by an hour of work, but Zhou Dang didn't say anything.
By the time she got home, the candlelit dinner was just ready on the table.
"Shen Li bought a bottle of red wine. I've already decanted it. Let's have some later." Zhou Dang wore a black shirt, making his shoulders look broad and his waist narrow. His black trousers also made his legs appear long.
Even with a black-and-white striped apron on, moving around the dining table, he still exuded an air of authority.
Quite pleasing to the eye.
Xuan Yang washed her hands and walked to the dining table.
The weather forecast had predicted rain tonight, and sure enough, it started raining outside.