PFC Chapter 177 Congratulations
Chapter 177 Congratulations
As dusk settled over the eaves, the wind chimes hanging from the corners of the eaves shattered the last rays of sunlight.
Two people were sitting by a small barbecue grill in the lakeside pavilion.
Gao Yang wore a well-fitting suit today, which made him look more mature, but he was so flustered in front of the small oven that his back was covered in sweat.
He was, after all, the young master of the Gao family in Beicheng; how could he possibly know how to use such a stove?
"I'll do it."
Xie Yan, unable to bear it any longer, snatched the last few skewers of meat. She had been starving all day and hadn't had a single bite yet; the previous skewers had all been burnt to a crisp by the lamb.
Upon hearing this, Gao Yang could only blush and wait for Xie Yan to grill the meat.
She skillfully brushed oil and sprinkled seasonings on the charcoal stove with an iron skewer, and soon handed him two skewers of oily meat, which smelled delicious and sizzled with oil. Just looking at them made his mouth water.
Gao Yang took a bite and was completely mesmerized by the delicious aroma. Her eyes were filled with amazement. "It's so delicious! Sister Xie Yan, you're amazing!"
Xie Yan looked at the ash stains that had somehow gotten on his face and felt like she was coaxing a child. She was extremely helpless. "Then you should eat more. I'll order a few more plates of meat."
When Gao Yang got off work today, he mustered up his courage and went to Xie Yan's workplace to pick her up for dinner. Xie Yan was silent for a few seconds before agreeing.
Her original intention was to make things clear today and tell him explicitly that she had no intention of dating, but so far, Gao Yang has just been focused on eating, leaving her with no reason to bring it up.
...Well, what's done is done, let's eat first.
Just as Gao Yang was enjoying his meal, he was about to order ten more skewers of lamb when he looked up and was suddenly startled, standing up abruptly. "...President Shen?"
Xie Yan paused in her hand movements and slowly turned around.
The spring night breeze was exceptionally gentle, the shadows of the trees swayed, and the warm-colored ground lights in the distance illuminated the courtyard, creating a beautiful scene like a painting.
A tall, slender figure appeared at the end of the path. He wore a pristine white shirt and possessed a noble and refined air. His expression was expressionless, but Xie Yan was momentarily dazed.
It felt like stepping back into her university campus ten years ago. Turning around, she could see that slender boy waiting at the door, his smile exceptionally sweet, his eyes filled with tender love. He was running towards her step by step, even his voice was soft and affectionate, like he was being coquettish.
"Sister, I've come to pick you up from school."
"..."
"Mr. Shen, who are they?"
Zou Yating gently supported Shen Yan's arm and looked at him, asking a question.
A deep, emotionless voice rang out, "Former employee."
The memory was pulled back by reality. Xie Yan suppressed the images in her mind, stood up casually, and greeted, "Hello, President Shen."
Under the moonlight, the two stood very close together. Shen Yan and Zou Yating stood side by side, one tall and aloof, the other petite and cute, and they looked like an inexplicably well-matched couple.
Upon hearing this, Zou Yating didn't take the two people in front of her to heart. She simply turned her head and said with concern, "Since you're one of us, why don't we sit down and rest for a while?"
Shen Yan remained noncommittal.
After the four of them sat down again, Gao Yang quietly reduced his presence and remained silent.
As a member of the Gao family, he had been "infiltrating" the Future Group for a period of time. He was well aware of President Shen's ruthlessness when working in the company, which made him feel guilty whenever he saw President Shen. However, he resigned voluntarily, so President Shen probably didn't find out...
A cool breeze blew by, carrying the aroma of roasted meat.
Zou Yating was smiling demurely and wanted to say something to Shen Yan when her stomach growled twice, and she immediately blushed.
Her skirt was too tight, so she didn't dare to eat anything all day. Now, smelling the meat, she's finally hungry.
No one spoke, and the atmosphere became a little awkward.
After a long while, Zou Yating said hesitantly, "Um, Mr. Shen, are you hungry? Why don't you have your employees grill some meat for us?"
Shen Yan hummed in response without even lifting his eyelids.
For some reason, Xie Yan felt an itch to bite him whenever she saw his aloof and arrogant demeanor.
Gao Yang is completely unreliable, so the job of grilling meat will fall entirely on her shoulders, since Shen Yan is a major client of their company and they can't afford to offend him.
...A small act of impatience can ruin a great plan, so I will endure it.
Xie Yan turned the meat on the stove with a blank expression, remaining unusually silent.
Perhaps feeling a little embarrassed, Zou Yating cleared her throat and asked the two employees in front of her how to address them. After a few exchanges, they had essentially exchanged names.
As for why she was with Shen Yan, Xie Yan didn't ask any further questions.
"Miss Zou, the meat is ready, here you go."
"Thank you."
"You're welcome."
The meat skewers had a golden, crispy sheen, with slightly curled edges and a hint of smokiness. The spicy aroma of the seasonings was irresistible. Zou Yating took the skewers and immediately turned to share them with Shen Yan.
But as she raised a smile and was about to speak, she suddenly stopped.
Before anyone knew it, Shen Yan had lifted his eyelids and was looking intently at the busy people opposite him.
Xie Yan was leaning slightly over to check the heat, her long hair casually clipped up with a hair clip, a few strands falling beside her ears, swaying gently with her movements, gleaming softly in the light.
She wasn't dressed up much today; her simple face looked exceptionally clear in the firelight, her eyebrows and eyes were like a painting, and a fine layer of sweat glistened on the tip of her delicate nose.
With her bare face and her white knit sweater, jeans, and canvas shoes, Xie Yan looked like a college student who hadn't yet entered the workforce, and seemed to be the same age as Zou Yating.
"Mr. Shen, yours is ready too."
The heat from the charcoal fire gave Xie Yan a faint blush. She smiled shyly and said, "My skills are just so-so, please forgive me, Mr. Shen."
Shen Yan withdrew his gaze, picked up the two skewers of meat, lowered his eyes and took a bite in a refined manner, and then ate them all.
Seeing this, Xie Yan frowned slightly.
Was it not grilled enough? Or did she not sprinkle enough salt? Shen Yan actually finished eating it without any expression?
But she quickly remembered that this person was a ruthless person who dared to snatch food from wild dogs when he was a child. However, Shen Yan has changed so much now that Xie Yan almost forgot that he was never picky about food.
Xie Yan was somewhat lost in thought, while Gao Yang was almost invisible. Just as he was wondering whether he should take an alarm clock and leave, he inexplicably felt a chill all over his body.
Perhaps because he was in a good mood after eating, Shen Yan gently stroked the intricate pattern at the top of his cane with his right hand and offered his congratulations in a warm voice.
"Gao Yang, I heard you two are getting married soon, congratulations!"