Love requires a luxurious house to be perfect

"Ah... you see how anxious you are, come, have a cup of tea to calm down." Liu Tao said as she filled the teacup in front of Li Zhiming with water, "From the looks of it, you probably don't know yet. Maybe because you are too busy with work, Xiaofu hasn't had the time to tell you. She probably wants to give you a surprise. But don't worry, I had someone give you a discount, so it won't be that expensive after all."

What did you just say

This type of tea is very inexpensive, and after brewing, it has a bitter and astringent taste. It also lacks a high-end fragrance, but it represents Li Zhiming's memories of childhood and hometown.

"What are you doing, Li Zhiming? It's just a house, is it really necessary to get so worked up about it?" Liu Tao said, a bit annoyed, trying to keep his voice down.

You fool, why did you agree to meet him? He is currently in a fit of rage, and you still don't know to keep your distance; aren't you just walking into the line of fire?

But... but we have already bought it, and isn't this good? We have a house now. Once again, Xiaofu, who understands how to read the room, softened.

She does not know whether the future in Li Zhiming's eyes will take place in such a residential community, but her own future, Sun Xiaofu's future, is absolutely impossible.

There is no need for you, Manager An, to worry about matters at home; let us discuss work-related issues. To be honest, I am more than capable of handling the position of lobby manager, and I do not feel undeserving of it. However, Manager An, it seems you have not been promoted much at all; what exactly is the issue? Shouldn't you... reflect on yourself?

On this day, the sun shone brightly, the wind was gentle, and the air seemed to be filled with a faint fragrance

My fans have always held me in high regard. Today, upon learning the fact that I have a girlfriend, they came to question me in disbelief as to why I cannot love them. Sigh... Being too handsome always attracts romantic attention, which is truly quite troublesome

Get lost, don't you feel any stomach pain saying that?

Li Zhiming turned around and saw Liu Tao

Now that the matter is settled, Li Zhiming feels as if he has been reborn, experiencing a sense of comfort.

Li Zhiming knew that Xiaofu wanted to say it was too cheap, but due to his fragile little heart, he forcibly held back those two words.

After sending off two tour groups, the new week began on Monday, which also marked the first day of Chun Jiao officially taking up her position at the front desk

"Zhao Chengcheng, are you done? This matter is not for you to meddle in," Li Zhiming said, suppressing his anger.

Xiaofu, you don't need to worry about it. Today, I just have to speak my mind. Don't you want to hear an explanation? It doesn't matter who explains; it's all the same. Don't indulge him in these bad habits, picking on the soft targets. Zhao Chengcheng said, "Li Zhiming, don't pretend to be all hurt and ready to explode at any moment. Who besides Xiaofu would fall for your act? Xiaofu is naive, but I'm not. How valuable do you think your self-esteem is? Is it worth a lot, expensive, or precious? Can it be compared to foie gras? Can it be compared to caviar? Can it be compared to truffles? No, it can't. Even if you take your self-esteem and try to exchange it for a pancake roll at the roadside, the vendor would probably beat you up. Do you even have a brain?"

Perhaps it was because he was in such a good mood that Li Zhiming was suddenly touched and began to appreciate the bright sunshine.

Chun Jiao's performance during the reception of the tour group left everyone astonished; she spoke fluent English and could even share jokes with foreigners

"What?" Li Zhiming felt that there was something not quite right in Liu Tao's words and asked.

Is this... can this even be called tea? The taste is too... too simple

Every day after work, I walk into the bustling residential community, where the dilapidated buildings and the long-neglected corridors present a scene of decay. Large chunks of concrete have unevenly peeled away from the stairs, and if one does not tread carefully, there is a risk of falling down the stairs.

The call was connected, and on the other end, Sun Xiaofu was taking advantage of her lunch break to do her nails with her friend Zhao Chengcheng. The two of them chatted about gossip while doing their nails, laughing heartily.

In Liu Tao's view, Li Zhiming is completely the type of person who does not appreciate the blessings he has. With such a wonderful girlfriend, such a great father-in-law, and such a good job, for someone like Li Zhiming, who is a "phoenix man" emerging from a mountain village, this is a fortune that he has accumulated over several lifetimes

The so-called positive energy has continuously supported Li Zhiming's occasionally fragile yet sometimes strong little heart to reach today

"Oh... that's quite good..." Liu Tao squinted her eyes, then became serious again and asked, "You and Xiaofu have been doing well recently, right?"

After exchanging a smile with Chun Jiao in the lobby, Li Zhiming strode into the office, where the morning sunlight filled the entire room, warm and comfortable

What are you doing

How mysterious

As she reached the doorway, Anqi nearly collided with someone, and she angrily lifted her head, giving that person a fierce glare before walking away

Liu Tao noticed that Li Zhiming's expression and tone were off, and he spoke hesitantly.

In the last sentence, Li Zhiming spoke with a somewhat playful demeanor; at this moment, he had no desire to argue with a woman. Usually, it was already enough for him to argue with a woman like Xiao Fu.

Oh... you arrived quite quickly. How is it? Our Xiaofu's Audi is indeed comfortable to drive, isn't it? Zhao Chengcheng immediately started to provoke.

Hey... what do you mean it's not my turn? I have known Xiaofu since we were in our mothers' wombs. When we were holding hands as good friends, you were still playing in the mud with a snotty nose like a little wild child on the street. Xiaofu's matters are my matters; you shouldn't bully her just because she seems silly and clumsy. For reasons of fairness, personal feelings, and moral principles, I cannot agree to that.

He earnestly told himself in his heart that

You..." Anqi became a bit anxious, then took a deep breath and said, "You do not have the authority to transfer Meng Chunjiao without my approval. I want Meng Chunjiao to report back to the housekeeping department immediately!"

Upon seeing Xiao Fu's appearance, Li Zhiming's heart softened slightly, but as soon as he saw Zhao Chengcheng, his anger flared up again

I damn well know nothing!" Li Zhiming was furious, his raised voice attracting the attention of the entire small restaurant. Liu Tao felt somewhat embarrassed, his head lowered almost into the bowl. "That night, I clearly expressed to you that I did not agree to buy that house, and now look at this, you and Xiaofu have colluded together to play me for a fool.

In less than half an hour, Li Zhiming appeared in the Western restaurant with an imposing demeanor. At that moment, Zhao Chengcheng was leisurely enjoying a steak and sipping coffee, calm and composed. Meanwhile, Xiaofu was fiddling with the knife and fork in her hands, wearing a worried expression

He pondered that this matter was certainly related to her, and at this moment, Zhao Chengcheng appeared here, which could very likely lead to the situation spiraling out of control

Angel sat down with a smile and said slowly

There is a saying, "Do not fear an opponent as formidable as a god, but rather fear a teammate as foolish as a pig," which, though coarse in expression, holds a profound truth

Li Zhiming said with a beaming smile: "Manager An, look at this early morning, I haven't woken up yet, my mind is all muddled. If you have any instructions, it would be better for you to directly tell me, rather than playing guessing games with me. If I can't guess right, it will only make you angry, which is unnecessary. You can see that your temper is already quite high this early in the morning."

This is a necessity on our road to happiness, and it occupies a significant part of my joy and happiness. Zhiming, I must let you know that no one wants to hurt your self-esteem; everyone respects it greatly. I just hope that our future life can be a little better. Whether you call me selfish or willful, I am willing to bear that. However, the future belongs to both of us, and we each have the responsibility and obligation to make it better, don't we? I just hope that our future life can be a little better. Whether you call me selfish or willful, I am willing to bear that. However, the future belongs to both of us, and we each have the responsibility and obligation to make it better, don't we?

"Zhiming! Zhiming!" Xiaofu looked at Lizhiming with a vacant expression and quickly shook him, "Are you really listening to me?"

Manager An, you came in without even knocking on the door, which is not something someone of your status should do. I must ask you what this means. Li Zhiming widened his eyes and gave a silly smile to An Qi.

"What is there to explain? I don't think there's anything to explain. You two are indeed getting married, right?" Zhao Chengcheng looked at Li Zhiming with confidence, "Since you are getting married, having a house and a car is essential for life, isn't it?"

Oh...what? That...I'm driving now, I'll call you back in a while. Xiaofu evaded the question.

Every household has started cooking dinner. The greasy smell is wafting throughout the entire residential area, and the mixed aromas are nauseating, like fermenting garbage.

I! Liu Tao proudly patted her chest and continued, "Anyway, this woman is a legend, a myth. You'd better not mess with the characters in mythological stories, they all have extraordinary skills."

Sun Xiaofu is not a fool. She just witnessed a verbal battle between the two, let alone she is still playing a small role herself at the moment. So she readily agreed.

How much do I need to pay for this house each month

Li Zhiming, do you know that what you are doing is a personal attack? People with quality and education would not do such a thing! Zhao Chengcheng, who was poked in a sore spot, immediately became angry. Indeed, she has not yet recovered from the humiliation brought by her previous relationship.

"Stop mentioning my mother, shut up!" Finally, Li Zhiming exploded; he almost used half of his strength to shout this sentence, while the other half was used to control the volume of his shout.

When Li Zhiming came to his senses, he realized that the visitor was Anqi. He knew that the visitor had ill intentions, so he quickly adjusted his smile to respond.

Li Zhiming looked as if he had suddenly seen the light: "Ah, Manager An was referring to Meng Chunjiao. Yes, I indeed do not have the authority, but you see, this matter was personally instructed by General Sun. I also find it inappropriate, after all, she is your person. Originally, I was planning to come and apologize today, but I didn't expect you to come and question me first."

For her, besides the person Li Zhiming, nothing is more important than a comfortable house for her to live in.

Although her mind is not particularly agile, after all these years with Li Zhiming, Sun Xiaofu is well-versed in how to speak, act, and what attitude to adopt in facing this matter, all of which stems from the deep understanding between the two of them

Li Zhiming brewed himself a cup of tea, the tea leaves brought by his mother from their hometown, specifically from a small tea shop located at the corner of the street where the Li family resides

"Zhiming, you... you sit down first, let me explain, okay?" Xiaofu said nervously, wanting to stand up, but was firmly pressed down by Zhao Chengcheng beside her.

Li Zhiming, using General Sun to pressure me is not a skill. I, Anqi, am not afraid to tell you that our grievances are completely settled today. I will keep my eyes wide open to see how long you can maintain this arrogant demeanor!

But... how long can I avoid him? If he goes to my workplace to look for me, it will be so embarrassing if we end up arguing there

Who said this proverb

Ah..." Li Zhiming came to his senses and looked at Xiaofu, "Um... um..." He nodded perfunctorily like a garlic pounder.

No matter how far she looked, she could not see the future, travels, and clothes in Li Zhiming's eyes. She had never lacked these since childhood, and she believed she would not lack them in the future either. As for children, her name is Sun Xiaofu, and she is still a child herself, so why should she have one

Is it good to have such a small circle? One of my buddies has kissed her before. I heard that she used to be a gentle girl. When she first started working at the hotel, she had many pursuers. But later, overnight, she changed. She became cold and sarcastic, only passionate about her work. No one knows why. Some say she was dumped by her almost fiancé, but no one had ever heard of her having a boyfriend before. Others say she was defiled, but that's probably just nonsense. Being single for a long time, rumors about her must be abundant.

Oh, this is not your style at all, suddenly talking to me seriously about work. Did you forget to take your medicine today

As the excellent strategist assisting Sun Xiaofu, her most sacred little angel, classmate Zhao Chengcheng, immediately received Sun Xiaofu's message, her two chubby hands gesturing in the air, signaling Xiaofu to quickly hang up the phone

"Full payment..." Li Zhiming sighed, "Then from now on, I will pay your father a portion of the money every month, which can also be considered as repaying the mortgage, and it will save me some interest."

She couldn't imagine having to move out of her luxurious mansion after getting married, and into a second-hand house with peeling walls, worn-out floors, and possibly leaky pipes. She didn't even know if the previous owner had died inside.

"Cheng Cheng, stop talking..." Xiao Fu noticed that Li Zhiming's expression was growing increasingly unpleasant, and quickly tugged at Zhao Chengcheng's sleeve, whispering.

This made Anqi, who initially arranged for Chun Jiao to help, regret deeply; it forced out the receptionist Xiaomi, and unexpectedly, the one who stepped in was none other than her most inconspicuous subordinate, Meng Chun Jiao

Moreover, the matter of the house is not a trivial one. If he were to reveal the truth to Xiaofu, even if Li Zhiming were to become angry at that moment, it would only be directed at himself and would not affect Sun Xiaofu. By the time the anger shifts to Xiaofu, it is likely that Li Zhiming's fury would have subsided by more than half, thus he would have effectively shielded Xiaofu from it.

You certainly have the audacity! Zhao Chengcheng displayed a clear disdain for Li Zhiming and continued, "In principle, it is the same, but my standards are not so low as to regard someone like you with any interest."

Oh... what brings you here so early in the morning?

This is a thorn, embedded in Zhao Chengcheng's heart, and anyone who attempts to remove it will be splattered with blood. However, today Li Zhiming does not intend to pull out this thorn; he merely wishes to exert some force and drive it in a little deeper

"However, Xiaofu, the price of your stubbornness is too great..." Li Zhiming was taken aback by Sun Xiaofu's strong and resolute tone and attitude. Although he could not fully comprehend what this house meant to Sun Xiaofu, looking into her determined eyes, he felt as if he had been hypnotized, suddenly sensing the importance and urgency of the situation.

However, he does not care; this flavor is indeed not expensive. Especially after coming to Beijing and getting to know Xiaofu, he has also enjoyed quite a few fine teas with Sun Wen. Nevertheless, he still cannot forget the taste that is filled with a hint of bitterness and a touch of sweetness, which is prevalent in the streets and alleys of his hometown

After speaking, Zhao Chengcheng ran out of the restaurant in tears, leaving behind a worried Xiaofu and Li Zhiming, who felt a sense of relief but also thought he might have gone a bit too far.

People often find themselves suddenly appreciating the commonplace things around them, such as a song, a bouquet of flowers, or a person

In recent days, both of these have been experienced by Li Zhiming, and he has completed them.

"Alright, alright, I'll just take it." Originally, Sun Xiaofu wanted to continue resisting, but she thought about Li Zhiming's personality; no matter what, he would insist on giving her the money in the end. To avoid provoking another fierce battle, Xiaofu changed her mind and took the card, casually putting it into her bag

This is my expression of care and concern for my future brother-in-law

Now, we... also have new homeowners. Li Zhiming smiled a bit awkwardly

"No need to return it, I bought it outright." Xiaofu's voice sounded a bit faint

In the Western restaurant located downstairs from Sun Xiaofu's workplace, under the guidance of Zhao Chengcheng, the two found a seat in the farthest corner and sat down

Sun Xiaofu, please explain to me what exactly is going on with the matter of buying a house!

Indeed, this is the future she desires, and she must have it

Being angry... but what good does it do to be angry? Even if I have a good wife and live in a big house, I must maintain a mindset that allows me to wake up laughing at night. " Li Zhiming joked, glancing sideways at Xiaofu.

"I don't want to hear you speak right now; I want to hear Xiaofu's explanation," Li Zhiming glared at Zhao Chengcheng, his eyes nearly blazing with fire. However, who is Zhao Chengcheng? She has seen all kinds of situations and is not intimidated by this.

She knew that at this moment, she had to first yield in order to deal with Li Zhiming, who was someone that responded to softness rather than hardness

Oh... the house has been bought, so the two of you should stop arguing

Sigh... Li Zhiming let out a long sigh, thought for a moment, and said, "Let's withdraw!"

Zhao Chengcheng said that one can conceal oneself in the corner; in case Li Zhiming does not observe the occasion, disregards decorum, and lacks upbringing, those around can at least hear the sounds but cannot see the person.

"Let’s see how she performs; if she truly cannot do it, then I will act like Fa Hai and seal her in the Leifeng Pagoda for eternity"

There is no need for you to take the trouble, a good man does not engage in conflict with a woman, and I will not stoop to her level. She has her style, and I have my own ideas. The workplace is like a battlefield; there are bound to be times when one suffers setbacks.

"Is it just a house? You speak so lightly of it. Yes, to you, a house may mean nothing, but for us, it represents a lifetime of hard-earned money. Do you understand?"

This is about our future together, and you need to discuss it with me

What are you doing? Can you calm down for a moment and call Xiaofu later?

"Come over to take care of some matters, and by the way, I want to pay you a visit," Liu Tao said with a smile, pointing in the direction where Anqi had just left and asking, "Hey... just now, who was that... what was going on?"

Years later, he still brews a cup of inexpensive tea that carries the flavor of his hometown when he is completely relaxed, closing his eyes and immersing himself in the rich taste of home

Li Zhiming! ... ... Zhao Chengcheng has exploded with anger, she suddenly stood up, glaring at Li Zhiming, her eyes slowly reddening, tears immediately began to fall in drops, "You are being too much! You ... ... you are not a decent person!"

As she passed through the community, she could not help but overhear the neighboring women passionately discussing how the daughter of a family on the second floor had become pregnant out of wedlock, which was truly disgraceful, and how the daughter of a family on the third floor had gotten involved with a married foreigner, which was utterly shameless

1

It's quite good, but I have been too busy with work these past few days and haven't been able to pay attention to her

I apologize, Manager An, but Meng Chunjiao's transfer to the front desk is at the request of General Manager Sun, and she indeed possesses the capability to hold this position. I must say, this is considered a promotion in the workplace rather than a transfer; every capable individual has the right to be promoted, does he not? Did not Manager An also get promoted to this position? We should all respect General Manager Sun's wishes. On a somewhat unrelated note, if one day General Manager Sun believes you are more suitable for the position of lobby manager than I am, I will readily make room for you without hesitation. It is a must.

"Manager Li, what do you mean?" Although Anqi spoke with a smile on her lips, her tone was far from friendly. Li Zhiming understood that she had come regarding Chunqiao's matter

At that moment, the door suddenly swung open with a loud "bang," causing Li Zhiming to quickly adjust his sitting posture; startled by the noise, he nearly strained his back.

However, he has never been able to develop a fondness for coffee; the overly sophisticated and pretentious flavor is something he cannot integrate at its core

How can that be? I cannot contribute nothing at all; that would make it even harder for me to bear.

Ah? No need, you come... it's not very convenient, how about... let's meet later at the Western restaurant downstairs from my office." After saying this, Sun Xiaofu hung up the phone, then looked at Zhao Chengcheng with a worried expression, as if preparing for a heroic sacrifice, and said: "It's over, Li Zhiming knows about the house buying matter.

Liu Tao pretended to vomit and walked away with a smile

However, he accidentally let it slip. If he were to fabricate some kind of lie, although it might temporarily deceive Li Zhiming, when the truth eventually comes to light, would he not become an accomplice?

"Indeed, someone like Li Zhiming is not the kind of person who cares about face. Who knows how much he might embarrass himself later..." Zhao Chengcheng pondered for a moment and then said, "In any case, he will find out about this sooner or later; it will inevitably lead to a quarrel. It’s better to know early. Don’t worry, sister, I will stand by you. I don’t believe that with me around, Li Zhiming would dare to do anything to you. Stop doing your nails, let’s go. We need to get into battle mode; when the soldiers come, we will fight, and when the water comes, we will block it!"

Since coming to Beijing, he began to learn how to drink coffee like the locals. Upon entering the workforce, coffee became an essential item for Li Zhiming's efforts in his career

Zhao Chengcheng and Sun Xiaofu were startled, both looking at Li Zhiming in surprise, then glancing around at the people in the restaurant, who were indeed all staring in this direction. Zhao Chengcheng quickly regained her composure and then said:

He strode over, just about to open his mouth to question, when Zhao Chengcheng became energized

3

At this moment, he recalled Chun Jiao's smiling face, the smile that seemed to come and go. Taking advantage of the tranquility of this moment, the tension he had been holding onto could finally relax a little.

"Isn't it useless to exchange your hard-earned money now? Why are you shouting?" Liu Tao's anger was gradually provoked. To be honest, regarding Li Zhiming's frequent use of terms like 'self-esteem', 'hard-earned money', and 'not easy', Liu Tao had long been unable to tolerate it.

Ah? Xiaofu looked up in astonishment at Li Zhiming, feeling that this answer was too unexpected. Would she rather go through the trouble and hardships to cancel the house, just to preserve his little remaining sense of dignity?

She will understand you; Xiaofu is not the type of girl who makes unreasonable demands. Sometimes she may throw a bit of a princess fit, but deep down, she is quite sensible.

All the memories will suddenly come rushing back, including my father and mother, my younger brother, the neighbors working in the fields, the sun-kissed highland red, and Chun Jiao

Xiaofu, you know my personality. Having a house is good, but it is not what I desire.

What is it?

Is her name Anqi

Having said that, she swiftly turned and left Li Zhiming's office like a gust of wind, leaving behind a wisp of dust that floated down from her crisp work attire

"Fine, since you are pretending to be confused while you clearly understand, I will make it clear. " Looking at Li Zhiming's playful demeanor as he continued to feign ignorance, Anqi suddenly stood up and said emphatically, "On what grounds do you casually transfer my subordinates without notifying me, Manager Li? I feel that you seem to have no authority to do so at all"

"Zhiming ... ... I'm sorry ... ... " After a moment of silence, Xiaofu spoke up

Li Zhiming suddenly stopped shouting, his dazed gaze fixed on Liu Tao's face for a full half minute

Liu Tao has completely fallen apart; it seems he cannot shield Xiao Fu from this storm. The only thing he can do is to suppress the fire in his heart and do his utmost to soothe Li Zhiming's emotions

"Zhiming, listen to me," Sun Xiaofu's attitude took a turn; she no longer looked pitiful with her starry eyes pleading for forgiveness. In order to defend her future, she spoke firmly, calmly, and courageously, saying, "The reason I bought this apartment without your consent is that I love you. No matter what you think, I must tell you that the future I envision is no different from yours. We will be happy and joyful, and our children will grow up healthy. However, in my mind, our future together takes place in a home that I cherish, and that is perfect for me. Therefore, please allow me to be willful just this once, okay?"

Li Zhiming, you have a house now, a very large one, and you are about to get married. From now on, your life and work may revolve around this big house and this woman. Li Zhiming, you need to work hard, not just to earn money, to support such a beautiful wife, to maintain such a luxurious house, to provide for the elderly, and in the future, there will also be children. Sigh... Li Zhiming, you need to work hard, not just to earn money, to support such a beautiful wife, to maintain such a luxurious house, to provide for the elderly, and in the future, there will also be children. Sigh...

Manager Li, we are all adults here, and pretending to be ignorant is pointless. You know very well why I am here.

Xiaofu..." Li Zhiming organized his emotions and tone, then said, "This is not something that can be resolved with just an apology. With such a significant matter, why did you keep it from me? Do you know why I was so angry today? First, it is because you unilaterally bought a house without my consent. Another important point is that the person who informed me about this matter was not you!"

Cheng Cheng ... ... '' Xiao Fu continued to pull, while Zhao Cheng Cheng kept chattering

She wants to establish a family with Li Zhiming, and all that is missing is a house that can accommodate this relationship

"I have discussed it, but didn't you disagree?" Xiao Fu's little temper gradually resurfaced.

Of course, as for whether Xiaofu truly agreed or was merely being perfunctory, Li Zhiming no longer cared as much.

5

Li Zhiming glanced at Zhao Chengcheng, said nothing, and then looked towards Xiao Fu

Li Zhiming, who had been struck at his sore spot by Anqi's impartial words, felt a bit unable to maintain his composure. He slowly reined in his smile, but he did not intend to concede here. Regardless of how Anqi thought or viewed him, his diligent and progressive work attitude was evident to everyone in the company. Today, Li Zhiming could stand here openly and steadily, having walked step by step while bearing the weight of accusations and slanders. Reflecting on this, Li Zhiming felt completely guiltless. After a moment of contemplation, he looked at Anqi and said

I won't engage in idle chatter with you; even if you are a fan, I will go attend to my matters first. Let's have lunch together at noon

"Let’s return the house; it is really too expensive, and I cannot afford it." Li Zhiming continued, "I do not want all my efforts in the future to be merely for the sake of a house. I want to enjoy life with you, travel with you, buy you beautiful clothes, and we will have our own children in the future. I will do my utmost to provide them with the best, ensuring they receive the finest education, paving a smooth path for them..."

All along, Li Zhiming has adhered to inspirational life mottos such as "The sun always shines after the storm; patience leads to clarity and brightness." Through the profound implications of accumulation and gradual emergence, as well as the cultivation of inner strength and self-hypnosis, Li Zhiming's heart has continuously hardened and strengthened, forging the resilient and unyielding character he possesses today.

I said that the two of you are about to discuss marriage soon

You must be joking, Zhao Chengcheng. How can you even dare to call yourself a woman? Have you looked in the mirror to see if you possess any feminine qualities? Height and weight are always proportional. Relying on a bit of money, you act as if you can toy with men at will, then jump out to play the role of a relationship expert. Do you think you are worthy of that? Why don't you reflect on yourself? How many men have rejected you? Your ex, that fitness coach, would rather like men than you. Aren't you ashamed? Height and weight are always proportional. Relying on a bit of money, you act as if you can toy with men at will, then jump out to play the role of a relationship expert. Do you think you are worthy of that? Why don't you reflect on yourself? How many men have rejected you? Your ex, that fitness coach, would rather like men than you. Aren't you ashamed? And here you are, brazenly acting as a strategist, thinking you are clever. You still can't get married, what qualifications do you have to meddle in others' relationships?

He feels that having experienced such a frustrating matter himself, there is nothing that could be more bottomless than this, and immediately he is filled with fighting spirit and energy

Manager An, your statement has led to a misunderstanding on my part. Privately, it is indeed possible that he may become my father-in-law in the near future, but in a professional context, he remains my superior, and I must, of course, execute the decisions he makes. This is entirely devoid of any personal feelings; I believe if the situation were reversed, you would also have to support it, wouldn't you

I really didn't feel that way

This gaze made Liu Tao fully experience that nauseating, humble sense of self-esteem, as well as the helplessness and unwillingness after a fragile heart was wounded. He watched Li Zhiming take out his phone and angrily dial Sun Xiaofu's number

Well... as long as it is what Xiaofu wants, it must be excellent. Li Zhiming smiled as he imitated the "Zhen Huan style".

Do not put on a pretentious intellectual facade to discuss quality and upbringing with me. Who are you to talk to me about upbringing? When I graduated from university, you were still studying makeup at a private college. Is it considered cultured to cry and make a scene in our hotel lobby? Is it considered cultured to eat like a pig, smacking your lips? Is it considered cultured to speak with sarcasm and self-righteousness? And yet you want to lecture me on manners. Today, I am personally attacking you; what can you do about it?

There is 800,000 in this card, of which 400,000 is mine, and the other 400,000 was given to me by your father as a sponsorship for us to buy a house. Now that the house has been purchased, you can take this money.

Sighing deeply after a long silence, Li Zhiming said, "Since it has already been purchased, I will defer to your judgment." He then took a bank card from his wallet and handed it to Xiaofu

How has work been recently, Zhiming? At noon, Liu Tao and Li Zhiming were having lunch in a small restaurant.

I know it was my fault. You were busy with work for a while, and I originally intended to wait until you were done before finding a suitable opportunity to tell you in a few days. However, I did not expect that before I could say anything, you already knew.

That is incorrect, the latter sentence.

Go to hell. It's fine, I just got busy for a while, and I can relax for a few days now

What are you shouting about? Do you want to hit me? You have no shame, but we still have some! No matter how much a country chicken is influenced, it will always remain a country chicken and can never become a phoenix. Shouting at two women in public, I feel embarrassed for you.

Once, Xiaofu tried to cater to Li Zhiming's preferences, but after taking a sip, she spat it out, her brows furrowing to the point where they could almost crush a fly

"Hanya Haoting"? Are you referring to that apartment? When did this happen? How did you know about it?

Li Zhiming suddenly felt a wave of sadness wash over him, and various exaggerated images suddenly appeared in his mind: he and Xiaofu had many children, with kids in his arms and on his back, all crying loudly. Li Zhiming was taking care of the children while working, looking quite disheveled. Xiaofu, dressed in designer clothes, was carrying a child on her back while cleaning, her hair messy and her face greasy. In this scene, the only luxurious aspect was the house they lived in, which was opulent, high-end, and spotless. Then, Li Zhiming suddenly saw Zhao Chengcheng, who was looking at him with a smug smile, wearing a look of a petty person who had achieved success.

Anqi stood in front of Li Zhiming's desk, glaring at him with a predatory gaze. Li Zhiming quickly stood up, adjusted his attire, and his face turned slightly red. Anqi displayed a bizarre smile that combined the demeanor of a female doctor of physics with that of a street harpy, causing Li Zhiming's hair to stand on end.

Seeing Sun Xiaofu, who was already filled with regret, Li Zhiming's heart softened. He had vented most of his anger towards Zhao Chengcheng, and now he sat across from Xiaofu, looking at her. Although his gaze was filled with reproach, there was at least a hint of tenderness.

Indeed, Manager Li, you are truly dedicated, managing to serve the leaders with two jobs, taking care of your father at work, and attending to your daughter at home. It takes a remarkable person to balance all of this, doesn't it? You have just arrived and already become the lobby manager; what heights will you reach in the future!

However, Li Zhiming's subsequent reaction completely exceeded Liu Tao's expectations of his own cleverness.

On the phone, Sun Xiaofu was momentarily stunned. She cast a pleading glance at Zhao Chengcheng and used lip movements to convey to Zhao Chengcheng: "The house! The house! Li Zhiming knows!"

... ... it is the house you purchased at 'Hanya Haoting'.

"Mind your own business, this is a matter between Sun Xiaofu and me," Liu Tao attempted to stop him, but was shouted back by Li Zhiming.

Ah, I am really looking forward to it; this summer I will be able to take possession of the house, and I can't wait to move in. Xiaofu continued to immerse herself in her happiness

Do you know her? You have quite an extensive network, don't you? The reputation of being well-informed at Xizhimen is not unfounded, is it

Angie's face grew increasingly stiff, resembling that of a woman who had undergone excessive Botox injections. She despised Li Zhiming, who seemed to revel in his small-minded triumph, a person who occupied a position that rightfully belonged to her through connections. No matter how outstanding this lobby manager was in his performance, the manner in which he obtained his position was disgraceful; it was hers, yet it had been forcibly taken away by this detestable individual before her. Every time she thought of this, Angie felt that the world was so unfair, that fate owed her, and that Li Zhiming, in front of her, owed her even more. No matter how outstanding this lobby manager was in his performance, the manner in which he obtained his position was disgraceful; it was hers, yet it had been forcibly taken away by this detestable individual before her. Every time she thought of this, Angie felt that the world was so unfair, that fate owed her, and that Li Zhiming, in front of her, owed her even more.

Moreover, Xiaofu has become accustomed to being bullied by you. Just look at her when she sees you; she behaves like a mouse encountering a cat. What, do you feel particularly proud of yourself, thinking you are exceptionally good at educating your girlfriend? Let me tell you, Li Zhiming, this is the capital of Beijing, not your rural Shandong. Big men think they are stars in the sky, and women have to cater to your whims, speaking and acting according to your moods. So what if you bought a house? What’s the big deal about buying a house? People in Beijing are buying houses every day. If you have the ability, go compete with them. You can’t afford a house yourself, and someone else bought it for you, solving your worries, yet you still complain here. Is that interesting to you? Getting angry at women, what kind of man does that make you?

Every word from Anqi is laced with sarcasm. The position of the lobby manager was originally hers without a doubt, before Li Zhiming, this unexpected challenger, emerged. Just thinking about this makes her grit her teeth even more

"Then you can go buy it yourself?" Li Zhiming immediately became displeased

Alright, once you finish your business, just come directly to my boudoir

Zhao Chengcheng gradually disappeared from Sun Xiaofu's sight, and she came to her senses, gazing intently at Li Zhiming, then shyly lowered her head again

This small restaurant was frequently visited by them in the past. Although the walls have fallen into disrepair and the tables and chairs are greasy, the business is thriving and often crowded with patrons.

What can be done? Sun Xiaofu thought, since everything has already been settled, even if you do not want it, you must accept reality. No matter how much she pretends to be troubled, this matter is already a foregone conclusion.

Yes, how did you know that

2

Let us consider the issue from a different perspective. If you truly have self-respect, do not drive around half of Beijing in Xiao Fu's car pretending to be a big shot just to confront the car owner. You can take any mode of transportation, be it bus, subway, or taxi, and I would still regard you with a measure of respect today. If you truly have self-respect, then like all the others who have migrated to Beijing, find a job for yourself, climb the ladder, and earn your own money. As for your position as a lobby manager, do you take pride in that? Furthermore, if you truly have self-respect, do not use your future father-in-law's money to hire a nanny for your mother while brazenly bullying others. I have truly opened my eyes; such a mother, such a son. Using the charity of others to maintain your own facade, do you really think the face given by others is your own? ... I have truly opened my eyes; such a mother, such a son. Using the charity of others to maintain your own facade, do you really think the face given by others is your own? ...

Whoever it may be, one should be grateful and cherish it deeply. However, it is precisely him, Li Zhiming, who, while enjoying a happy life and high status, still insists on clinging to his little pride, which often makes Liu Tao feel deeply disgusted.

"So you... you are not angry with me anymore?" Xiaofu asked cautiously, smiling

These are all things that Sun Xiaofu can never accept in her lifetime. Just thinking about such a scene makes her tremble uncontrollably, feeling a wave of nausea.

"I don't want it! You give me money, how rude!" Sun Xiaofu pouted unhappily, her earlier mature and sophisticated demeanor vanishing in an instant

Liu Tao, do you still consider me a buddy? Such a significant matter, and you had someone handle it without even informing me. What do you all take me for? Am I the last person in Beijing to find out about this?

Of course, I am the one who has trained and taught them

Watching Zhao Chengcheng's figure as she rushed out the door, Xiaofu finally let out a sigh of relief. As for the matters to come, regardless of the outcome of her discussions with Li Zhiming, as long as there was no wild interference from Zhao Chengcheng, the metaphorical machine gun, then persuading Li Zhiming would be a task Xiaofu could approach with great confidence.

What kind of house? Who bought the house?

"Well, it's up to you, whatever works..." Xiao Fu did not want to argue any further. She felt that the best approach at this moment was to transform herself into a little sparrow, simply nodding along and completely following Li Zhiming's ideas, so that he could find some balance and minimize the conflicts between the two of them

4

Li Zhiming's vision gradually blurred, and his hearing also diminished. He could not hear what Xiaofu was saying; he could only see her delicate little lips pressing together and then parting, repeating this action.

When the phone rang, Sun Xiaofu was still beaming with happiness under the bright sunshine, but immediately after, questions and shouts from Li Zhiming came through the other end of the line

Oh... this young lady is quite fiery.

"Is Xiaofu's marriage the same as your marriage?" Li Zhiming retorted

What she desires is a clean and brand-new floor and walls, a high-end bathroom drainage system, a security guard at the entrance of the community who greets you with a smile, a car smoothly parked in the garage, and then stepping into the elevator in high heels, where there is no greasy smell of food, no gossip from relatives, only the scent of her high-end designer perfume, or perhaps the top-tier pedigree dog of the neighbors downstairs.

So what do you think, is my idea good?" Xiaofu continued to ask with an innocent expression

Li Zhiming took a sip of the warm tea, feeling immensely comfortable. He leaned back in the chair in a relaxed manner, stretching his legs straight out in front of him. The chair was positioned at an odd angle to the desk, allowing his body and legs to form a large 'T' shape.

"Haha... I knew you loved me the most, you treat me the best." Xiaofu stood up from her seat, walked over to sit beside Li Zhiming, and gave him a hard kiss on the cheek. Then she began to speak excitedly, "I was thinking, in our new home, there should be a very large bay window, surrounded by lace and floral decorations. There should also be a vintage wooden drawer set, filled with food. Next to the bay window, there needs to be a vintage hollow-carved floor lamp, with warm light, so I can lean there and read... I was thinking, in our new home, there should be a very large bay window, surrounded by lace and floral decorations. There should also be a vintage wooden drawer set, filled with food. Next to the bay window, there needs to be a vintage hollow-carved floor lamp, with warm light, so I can lean there and read... And, we must buy the highest-end, latest model of a capsule coffee machine, so that in the morning, I can drink freshly brewed coffee like a foreigner while flipping through the newspaper... And also, that bed, the headboard must have Baroque or Byzantine style carvings, and it would be best to have a pink or red bed canopy to surround the bed, just like a princess... And, we must buy the highest-end, latest model of a capsule coffee machine, so that in the morning, I can drink freshly brewed coffee like a foreigner while flipping through the newspaper... And also, that bed, the headboard must have Baroque or Byzantine style carvings, and it would be best to have a pink or red bed canopy to surround the bed, just like a princess... And also..."

Indeed, as the saying goes, behind every unconventional woman lies an extraordinary story

Hmph..." Anqi's lips curled up as she let out a cold laugh, "Yes, you have even brought out your future father-in-law, so what is there to talk about regarding an apology? I have to take the initiative to get close to you.

Did that woman give you a hard time this morning? Do you want me to go out and win her over emotionally for you

The reason for his hesitation is that Liu Tao has already realized that there is something suspicious about this matter. Based on his intelligence and Xiao Fu's subtle intentions, as well as the poor ideas from Xiao Fu's friend Zhao Chengcheng, who is known for her boldness and influence, it can be inferred that this apartment was most likely purchased by Sun Xiao Fu without Li Zhiming's knowledge

Do not provoke that woman; it is said that she is a fierce tiger.

No need, I will go to your workplace to find you. Li Zhiming is unyielding

Stop it, don't think I don't know. You two should treat each other well. Understand each other more, argue less. You are both at the stage of discussing marriage, and you have already bought a house, so what is there to argue about?

I... I didn't think you knew, did I?

Anqi propped herself up on the table, leaning forward as much as possible to bring her face closer to Li Zhiming, glaring at him fiercely as she spoke

Had I known this would happen, I would not have driven Xiaomi away in the first place. After all, compared to Chun Jiao, Xiaomi is practically half a waste.

Li Zhiming was deeply moved by his own emotional appeal, and he could not help but gaze upward at an angle, as if he could see through the future he had envisioned

Xiaofu... Li Zhiming looked at her for a long time before saying, "In the future... you should spend less time with Zhao Chengcheng."

However, this set of measures is ineffective for Sun Xiaofu; she simply cannot be moved.