Proud senior schoolgirl was tender and sweet, we fell in love

Xu Hao looked at Xie Xiao in front of him and couldn't help smiling, "You really do seem like someone Luo Ming would have trained."

If Luo Ming had been in this situation, he probably would have been even more decisive, passing directly on the price increase suggested by President Ge. After all, Luo Ming had just tentatively entered this industry and there was the risk of failure. He thought about keeping the costs as low as possible to better control the expenses and minimize the potential losses.

So, in the end, they chose President Ge, but clearly the other party didn't understand this point.

Right after the collaboration ended, they started to raise the prices.

If the prices were the same, why would the Luo family have to choose him?

Just like Xie Xiao said, they only signed a short-term contract.

It wasn't any long-term partnership, so changing partners wouldn't be too problematic.

Hearing Xu Hao's words, Xie Xiao laughed and said, "I wouldn't dare claim that, I've only learned a bit of Uncle Luo's skills, I still have a lot to learn from you guys…"

"Alright, I'll look into this matter first, and you can also scout for some companies with good cost-effectiveness. We should keep an eye out..."

Xie Xiao dropped Xu Hao off at his home, then the driver took him to the entrance of the residential complex.

Xie Xiao thanked the driver and then loosened his tie as he walked back.

Only then did he have the chance to check his phone.

On the phone was a message from Luo Yanran sent half an hour ago, saying she had made porridge at home and was waiting for him.

The message also mentioned that they had run out of side dishes at home and asked him to pick some up from the supermarket downstairs, as she didn't feel like going out herself.

Xie Xiao, whose mind had been somewhat foggy, felt a sudden lift in spirits upon seeing Luo Yanran's message,

especially with the several kiss emojis she sent afterward.

Xie Xiao walked to the supermarket downstairs in the apartment complex.

Since it was around eleven or almost midnight, there weren't many people in the supermarket.

The supermarket was open 24 hours, and the cashier greeted Xie Xiao with a smile as he entered, saying, "Welcome!"

Xie Xiao nodded at her with a smile and then headed straight towards the section where the side dishes were sold.

Unexpectedly, he ran into Li Xiu again.

Li Xiu was also surprised to see him and then greeted him with a smile, "Hello, Mr. Xie, just got off work?"

Xie Xiao also smiled and nodded, "Yes, you too?"

"Yeah, today was quite early," Li Xiu replied with a smile.

Watching Xie Xiao pick up two packs of pickled vegetables and some other side dishes,

Li Xiu, clearly a girl with high emotional intelligence,

didn't engage in much small talk. After they paid one after the other, they both got onto the elevator together.

It was awkward to remain silent, so Li Xiu brought up Luo Yanran to keep the conversation going.

The talk turned out to be quite casual.

As soon as they exited the elevator, Xie Xiao saw Luo Yanran opening the door, as if she was about to go out.

Seeing Xie Xiao coming out, she paused and then smiled, "Back already?"

Seeing Li Xiu behind him, she also smiled and said, "You two met?"

"Yes, met her when I was buying stuff at the supermarket downstairs," Xie Xiao said, taking her hand, "Where were you going this late?"

"I was going down to buy something and thought I'd pick you up," Luo Yanran replied. "Although you said you hadn't drunk much, I was still a bit worried, but I see you're already home."

Her voice was full of vexation.

Xie Xiao chuckled and tapped her nose lightly, "I really didn't drink much."

Li Xiu, standing to the side, watched the couple interact harmoniously, envy flashing in her eyes as she spoke, "It's getting late, I'll head back. Good night, Luoluo, Mr. Xie."

The couple smiled and bid her good night.

As Li Xiu watched their retreating figures, hand in hand, she thought about how Xie Xiao had also smiled at her, but his smile had been polite and distant.

But when he saw Luo Yanran, the smile on his face was genuine and gentle.

She felt envious of their relationship and thought it would be great if they could always be like this.

Then she could continue to believe in love.

Xie Xiao and Luo Yanran returned home, and Luo Yanran took the things from his hands, "Go wash your face, have you taken the hangover remedy?"

"I really didn't drink much, Uncle Xu wouldn't let me drink much." Xie Xiao said, holding her as if ready to search for the hangover remedy at any moment.

Luo Yanran leaned in close to him and sniffed a few times, frowning slightly in disdain, "You smell like alcohol."

Xie Xiao said with a laugh, "Alright, alright, I'll go take a shower, otherwise I'll be despised by my own wife."

Luo Yanran pushed him toward the room, "Then you better hurry. I'll make you some honey water, go on."

Finally, Xie Xiao was pushed into the bathroom.

After showering, he saw her in the semi-open kitchen where the lights were dim, probably because it was late, and she didn't turn on the brighter lights.

Even so, that lighting accentuated her figure busying in the kitchen, making it feel warm and stirring Xie Xiao's heart.

Suddenly, he felt that no matter how tiring the work day was, as long as he could come home to see her figure, all the exhaustion would disappear.

Xie Xiao quietly approached, wrapped his arms around her waist, and buried his face in her back.

Luo Yanran was startled at first, but then she smelled the familiar scent on Xie Xiao and soon relaxed.

Luo Yanran turned in his embrace, raising the honey water in her hand, "Take a sip?"

Xie Xiao playfully shook his head, "Feed me."

Just as Luo Yanran was about to bring the cup to his lips, he interjected, "Not like that."

His eyes then fell on her tender lips.

Without saying a word, Luo Yanran seemed to understand what he meant.

Feeling a bit embarrassed, she pursed her lips and muttered softly, "Drink it or don't."

Xie Xiao whined, "Ah, I'm so thirsty..."

Knowing he was just being deliberately needy, but Luo Yanran simply couldn't refuse him.

Ultimately, she blushed and blocked his whining lips with a mouthful of water.

A smile appeared in Xie Xiao's eyes, and he tightened his arms around her.

Drinking water almost ignited a spark.

Eventually, Luo Yanran pushed him away and handed him the cup, "You still have to eat porridge!"

Xie Xiao watched her slightly flustered figure with amusement.

Even after being together for so long, she was still so easily embarrassed.

But this time he didn't tease her. His wife hadn't made porridge often, and he must eat it when she did.

The feeling of coming home late at night to someone still waiting felt really good.

While eating the porridge, Xie Xiao told Luo Yanran about running into Yan Shi today.

Luo Yanran couldn't help but frown, "Is Yan Shi still looking for Zhou Mianmian?"

Xie Xiao nodded, "It seems so."

Luo Yanran sighed, "They really can't seem to let go of each other." Find your next read on empire

How could Yan Shi still have the idea to come to City B after all these years?

Thinking of this, Luo Yanran couldn't help frowning; that Yan Shi was really creepy, wasn't he?

Xie Xiao finished his porridge, touched Luo Yanran's head, and said, "What are you thinking about? City B is so big, they may not meet each other, and Zhou Mianmian might have left already."

Luo Yanran nodded, "Maybe."

But what she didn't anticipate was that they would meet again before long.