Chapter 2

Su Qi could not understand why it was always like this. Clearly, she was in the right, yet in the end, it was always Ye Zinan who managed to turn the situation around.

Is it very important? You also know that I can't handle it, why don't you take it...

When getting out of bed, she deliberately stepped down from the left side and accidentally stomped on him hard. Ye Zinan opened his eyes and looked at her expressionlessly, as if waiting for her to explain. His eyes were clear, showing no signs of just waking up.

So what do you mean by saying that in front of my mother today

In verbal disputes, Su Qi has never gained the upper hand over Ye Zinan. Chen Sijia once read an article from a magazine to her, in which a seasoned critic known for his acerbic tongue unusually praised Ye Zinan, stating that he possesses keen business acumen, decisive and effective methods, acts with great efficiency, and conducts himself with poise and elegance in both advancement and retreat.

Su Qi sat in the car feeling quite dejected, slowly making his way to work, his good mood completely ruined. Su Qi truly could not understand what his face was made of; one moment it was bright and cheerful, and the next it had crossed two seasons into the depths of winter.

However, Ye Zinan's expression remained unpleasant for quite some time. He did not make it explicit, and Su Qi could only pretend not to see, feigning ignorance while being fully aware.

At first, Ye Zinan did not say that the dishes she prepared were unappetizing; she merely expressed her protest through her actions. In the morning, upon seeing Su Qi's haphazard breakfast, he left without making a move. In the evening, he symbolically tasted a bit of each dish before putting down his chopsticks and heading to the study

Chen Sijia smiled triumphantly, "So, does that mean I guessed correctly?"

Su Qi admitted that Chen Sijia would always be stronger than her in terms of the depth and breadth of understanding issues

Since that is the case, having something to eat is already good enough, why are you still being picky

The car referred to by Ye Zinan and the *picture* book was one he bought for her on the eve of their wedding. At that time, she was unaware of the car's price, which was as attractive as its appearance; she merely thought it was normal for him to gift her a car just before their marriage. However, after only a few days of driving it, she was bombarded with questions from others, and ultimately, it was Chen Sijia who clarified things for her, and in a very cruel manner.

If you were me, you would understand what it feels like to want to vomit at the sight of the food outside after socializing.

Su Qi felt somewhat guilty, "I am not used to driving that car"

Uncertain whether it was the intense exercise from last night that made her sweat, when Su Qi woke up the next day, her nose was clear, and her head felt much lighter. As she was taking deep breaths to confirm this, Ye Zinan half-opened his eyes to glance at her, then leisurely closed them again, the corners of his mouth curving up suspiciously.

Ye Zinan tentatively asked, "Shall I come over to pick you up later?"

In fact, Su Qi considers her culinary skills to be quite good, and she is not so avant-garde in her thinking as to believe that women should not cook. However, her perspective completely changed after meeting Ye Zinan

Yesterday, he had just made a grand appearance in the school auditorium, and today he boldly showed up at the school gate to greet her. One can only imagine how intense the rumors must be. It is not that he is someone to be ashamed of; rather, he is too prominent, making it difficult for her to bear.

Su Qi obediently went to prepare breakfast. Ye Zinan is a person with exceptionally high standards for quality of life, to the point of being outrageously picky. One of his demands is that meals cannot be skipped; moreover, they must be of high quality. Sometimes, Su Qi can't help but feel sympathy for his employees, thinking how difficult it must be to work for such a fastidious boss

Not long after, she and Ye Zinan returned to the dormitory. As soon as they entered, the dormitory mother exclaimed how much Ye Zinan had lost weight

Su Qi felt that something was amiss; the atmosphere seemed to have changed suddenly, yet she could not pinpoint what was wrong. She felt as transparent as a blank sheet of paper in front of Ye Zinan; whatever she thought, he could see through it effortlessly. In contrast, Ye Zinan's thoughts were like an abyss, unfathomable and elusive. Most of the time, he presented himself as gentle and refined in front of others, but that certainly did not mean he was safe or harmless. In contrast, Ye Zinan's thoughts were like an abyss, unfathomable and elusive. Most of the time, he presented himself as gentle and refined in front of others, but that certainly did not mean he was safe or harmless

As a result, Su Qi was subjected to over an hour of theoretical education and half a day of kitchen practice by her mother. When she saw Ye Zi Nan sitting on the sofa, leisurely watching television and eating fruit, she felt an intense desire to kill him with her gaze

Ye Zinan curled his lips into a mocking smile, got into his flashy and ostentatious sports car, and drove off in a cloud of dust

... ...

Ye Zinan glanced at Su Qi seemingly unintentionally, smiling as she replied to Su's mother. Su Qi still remembers those seemingly trivial words that appeared to help her but actually pushed her into the fire.

Before Su Qi could say anything, he hung up the phone

Su Qi was immediately at a disadvantage, successfully allowing Ye Zinan to turn the situation around

Su Qi recalled what he said last night, and his face suddenly turned red. Can that really cure a cold

After listening, Su Qi felt that this critic must have received some benefits from Ye Zinan. How could she not see that he had so many merits? And he is said to be measured in his actions? She had never seen him retreat!

After Su Qi informed Chen Sijia, it took Chen Sijia a while to respond, saying, "This is what a true wealthy person looks like! Spending money like water without batting an eye, I am really a huge fan of him!"

Not to mention anything else, just taking the matter of banter as an example, when Ye Zinan is in a good mood, she can manage to hold her own, and it would be a struggle for both to reach a draw. However, when she is in a bad mood, she would suffer a complete defeat.

As soon as Su Qi entered the office at school, he was taken aback to see Chen Sijia rushing towards him, "Teacher Su, your brows are filled with spring, and your eyes carry a smile. Was last night a brief yet sweet spring night?"

Su Qi's smile is as beautiful as a flower, "Is it close to the bathroom on your side"

There was a moment of silence, and Ye Zinan coolly remarked, "Am I really that unpresentable?"

As she descended the stairs, Su Qi furrowed her brows and walked towards the usual parking space. Although the sunlight was not very strong on this summer morning, the temperature had already risen. Just as she opened the car door, she heard Ye Zinan calling her, "Why aren't you driving that car?"

Over time, Su Qi has come to a conclusion: do not linger in battle. After speaking, one should leave the battlefield immediately, just as she did earlier. Didn't Chairman Mao also say, "Fire a shot and change location"? She simply does not believe that Ye Zinan, a grown man, would chase after her, shouting and yelling.

Su Qi thought for a moment, "Then let's wait at the old place."

Su Qi's fire has grown larger, and he has monopolized everything.

Ye Zinan did not lift his head, responding as succinctly and clearly as ever, "Not allowed, not high"

Su Qisong let out a sigh of relief, "That's good."

Ye Zinan indeed did not shout or make a fuss. By the time Su Qi finished tidying up and came out of the bathroom, he was already seated on the sofa in a suit, watching financial news, and the air was still filled with a faint fragrance of aftershave.

Teacher Su, do you not know that the two coins you earn each month are not even enough for its monthly maintenance

Then why don't you go out to eat? Is there anything in particular you want to eat outside?

Yet, Ye Zinan is very sensitive; every time she catches his gaze, he smirks and silently mouths words to her. After doing all this, he can still speak to her father with a face full of humility. All of this drives Su Qi to the brink of fury.

When Su Qi brought breakfast to the table, Ye Zinan was just putting down the financial newspaper in her hands, which was filled with a multitude of numbers and extensive text. She glanced at the fluctuating curves on the television, harboring a sense of humility in her inquiry, "Are those forecasts by the experts accurate? How credible are those statements?"

Please be mindful of the address, we are married, that is our mother

Qi Ziyuan, Jiang Shengzhuo, along with Shi Chen, are all childhood friends of Ye Zinan. Su Qi has also attended quite a few gatherings of this nature

Not long after, Su Qi married Ye Zi Nan. Su's parents provided a car as a dowry. This car, in terms of color, model, and price, was quite ordinary, thus winning Su Qi's favor

When Su Qi was a student, she often did not eat on time or would hastily grab something to eat. The night before her wedding, Su's mother specifically set aside an evening to educate her, which included the topic of cooking.

Su Qina was puzzled. Ye Zinan knew that she had never liked occasions filled with glamorous men and women vying for attention, so he rarely took her to such events. As a result, the outside world only knew that Ye Zinan got married two years ago, but knew nothing about Mrs. Ye.

Join me for a dinner gathering this evening

He spoke while gesturing with his chin

Chen Sijia had looked down on her "sneaky" tactics more than once, but Su Qi took pride in them instead of feeling ashamed. In her eyes, any tactic that could outmaneuver Ye Zinan was a good tactic

Su Qi protested inwardly, if you don't want to eat, then don't eat, let yourself starve to death

Without waiting for his response, she ran straight to the bathroom

Then why do you still watch it every day

Ye Zinan gazed ahead, focused on driving, "I do not wish to do this"

Since then, Su Qi completely relegated that car to the back of her mind, taking the bus to and from work every day, which led to Chen Sijia from hetushu.com complaining about it for quite some time.

Zhuo Qi really did not know; she only remembered that one day Ye Zi Nan suddenly asked her if she could drive. After receiving a positive answer, during dinner the next day, he casually tossed the car keys to her, as if he were giving her a bicycle. All the maintenance and repairs were handled by Ye Zi Nan's capable female assistant, who was both beautiful and intelligent.

Chen Sijia, you really should find a boyfriend. By the way, my mother mentioned a couple of days ago that there is a quite good male lecturer at their school

It's nothing, the food is just unappetizing; perhaps Suqi is also a novice, and it will get better after a while

I just want to know what they are talking nonsense about every day

Ye Zinan suddenly interrupted her, saying, "It's just a gathering with a few friends, Qi Ziyuan, Jiang Shengzhuo, and Shi Chen, whom you all know."

As soon as Su Qi spoke, Chen Sijia dashed away with her textbook, leaving her laughing heartily in place. She put her hands on her hips and shouted at her, "You little rascal, I will get back at you!"

I received a call from Ye Zinan just before the end of the workday

Su Qi pretended that nothing had happened and sat down to eat.

On the way home, Su Qi crossed her arms in front of her chest, filled with frustration with no outlet for her anger. "Since you have such high demands, why don't you do it yourself? That way, you can have whatever you want to eat, can't you?"

Su Qi did not know whether she was just guessing or had truly seen through it, her words flickering, "What nonsense are you talking about? Don't you have a class in the first period? Hurry up and make the most of your time!"

Chen Sijia once astutely remarked, "Have you ever considered what he does? He observes everything around him and listens to all that is said. He spends his days engaging in psychological warfare with others. Can you compete with someone like that? Dealing with you is merely child's play, a trivial matter."

I haven't been picky, have I? Haven't I been enduring all along? Have you heard me complain to you?