Four

Reverend Lei slowly sipped his coffee and said, "I see, he is also a confused person"

Zhang Jiatian sat down, picked up a large bowl, and buried his head in it, slurping the hot porridge. Lin Yannan listened to the sound of him drinking porridge and found it quite bold and moving. In the Lei residence, she rarely had the opportunity to dine at the same table as Director Lei. Even when such an opportunity arose, she did not particularly cherish it—when Director Lei did not need her, he would not allow her to make a single sound, as if he wanted to turn her into a lifeless object. In the Lei residence, she rarely had the opportunity to dine at the same table as Director Lei. Even when such an opportunity arose, she did not particularly cherish it—when Director Lei did not need her, he would not allow her to make a single sound, as if he wanted to turn her into a lifeless object

Zhang Jiatian was unaware of how much Lin Yannan loved him

Only when she is with him does she feel that she is a living, breathing woman, and only then does she feel that her journey in this world is not in vain

She walked up to Leidu Li, bent down, and gently placed the cup of coffee down: "Here, for you."

She went out in the morning to meet the general manager of Tianjin Dayang Company, who is considered one of the top capitalists in North China. However, upon meeting such a young woman, he was exceedingly respectful and courteous, treating her as an equal. Ye Chunhao was well aware that the respect was not directed at the Ye family daughter, but rather at Lady Lei. Nevertheless, whether as Miss Ye or Lady Lei, she had certainly earned her due respect. Moreover, sitting with this capitalist, she spoke confidently and substantively, without tarnishing her identity as the wife of the supervisor. Ye Chunhao was well aware that the respect was not directed at the Ye family daughter, but rather at Lady Lei. Nevertheless, whether as Miss Ye or Lady Lei, she had certainly earned her due respect. Moreover, sitting with this capitalist, she spoke confidently and substantively, without tarnishing her identity as the wife of the supervisor.

The letter he wrote reached Director Lei's desk within a day or two

Yet she would rather roam the world with this scoundrel, facing life and death together, than return to the Lei residence to become some worthless third concubine. She does not want Zhang Jiatian to do anything for her; she only wishes for him to want her.

Ye Chunhao has always found Zhang Jiatian's handwriting quite peculiar. If one were to say it is ugly, it is not particularly so, as the strokes are horizontal and vertical, and not unattractive. Moreover, the letterhead is printed with light gray grids, making it difficult to write in a messy manner if one follows the grids. Yet, Zhang Jiatian still manages to write increasingly larger characters, and they are quite orderly, until they become unmanageable. She does not have a penchant for prying into private correspondence, so after a brief glance, she refrains from looking further and remarks: "Second Brother's handwriting can be considered a unique style. Yet he enjoys writing so much; if he truly loves it, why not practice a bit more diligently?" She does not have a penchant for prying into private correspondence, so after a brief glance, she refrains from looking further and remarks: "Second Brother's handwriting can be considered a unique style. Yet he enjoys writing so much; if he truly loves it, why not practice a bit more diligently?"

Lin Zifeng turned to face her, standing upright, yet his tone was very gentle, neither particularly polite nor impolite: "Madam has arrived"

Director Lei raised his cup, took a sip, and then took another sip. Ye Chunhao looked at him with a smile and said, "You are discussing serious matters, I will not disturb you. There is still coffee, just call me if you want to drink."

After saying this, she turned around and left, fleeing from the small living room. After catching his breath for a moment, Lei Duli sat down dejectedly and turned his face towards Lin Zifeng: "What are you still standing here for?"

Zhang Jiatian walked away without looking back: "I am your father"

Lin Yannan looked at his back, feeling both angry and amused. She mouthed a curse at him, calling him a heartless man who leaves after getting his fill. Yet, deep down, she was not truly angry; she was actually delighted. Initially, she thought of him as a simple and upright young man, and in her desperate situation, she hoped to seek some refuge with him. However, when she truly got close to him, she realized he was a bad person—she had not enchanted him, but rather, he had stolen her heart. What do you think, is he bad? Absolutely!

Reverend Lei nodded deeply and said, "Ah, it's Old Yu who has arrived..." He then leaned forward and tapped the letter paper on the tea table with his finger, "This full page of flattery and smooth talk has truly infuriated me to the point of dizziness"

It is of no use to know, for his heart is not with her at all. It is neither with her nor with Ye Chunhao; he has already decided to completely forget Ye Chunhao. Whether she and her husband are affectionate or whether she lives in solitude, it is of no concern to him. She can love however she wishes, what does it have to do with him? Why is he so idle, always thinking about someone else's wife?

The attendant at the door heard the sound and came in to assist him in putting on his outer garments. Once he was dressed properly, he stepped outside. After walking a few paces and passing the * picture * book, he suddenly stopped again and instructed the attendant: "Go tell the lady that I was in a bad mood earlier and spoke harshly to her. Tell her not to be angry, and when I return tonight, I will apologize to her."

And for most of the time, Leidu Li did not need her; she seemed only suited to exist in his bed

He ignored her and walked outside wearing a small coat. The main room outside had a stove burning, creating a warm atmosphere that would not freeze anyone. Lin Yannan closely followed him, bringing him a new toothbrush and toothpaste, pouring a cup of warm water for him to brush his teeth and rinse his mouth. She also brought over a basin of hot water that she had prepared earlier, allowing him to wash his face, neck, and ears thoroughly. His movements were quite unrefined, splashing half a basin of water just from washing his face. After washing, he combed his hair and returned to the bedroom to put on his military uniform. When he lifted the curtain and came out again, the table outside was already set with hot porridge and side dishes. Lin Yannan pulled out a chair and smiled at him, saying, "Come on! Eat a little while it's hot, so you don't go out on an empty stomach and catch a chill."

Zhang Jiatian buried his head in his porridge, while Lin Yannan ran to the kitchen and returned with a plate of steaming meat buns. Zhang Jiatian devoured more than half of the plate in one go, feeling full, he stood up and left. Lin Yannan accompanied him to the courtyard, holding his hand and smiling, "Come back in the evening!"

He originally returned from Beijing with resentment, and that resentment would be enough for him to digest for a year and a half. If he were to endure the grievances of the second-rate people again, I am sorry, but he would not be able to bear it

With this statement, Ye Chun entered the small living room holding a cup of coffee. Lei Duli raised his eyes to look at her and, seeing her beaming smile, knew that her mood at that moment must be very good

A pot of coffee was brewed, and she carefully filtered out the coffee grounds. She poured herself a cup to taste, finding it both fragrant and bitter, with a hint of richness. However, Director Lei would surely not be accustomed to this bitterness, so she added plenty of milk and sugar to suit his taste. Carrying the cup of coffee, she walked to the small living room downstairs. As soon as she entered, she suddenly saw Lin Zifeng, and was momentarily taken aback before breaking into a smile: "So the Secretary-General is here too!"

Upon returning to the headquarters, he sat at the desk and began to transcribe the reply drafted by Ma Yongkun. With his large hand gripping the fountain pen, he wrote on the pristine Daling paper—writing with great seriousness, striving to keep his strokes horizontal and vertical. However, as he continued, the characters grew larger and larger, and by the time he finished the last stroke, the situation on the letter was already on the verge of spiraling out of control

He then read the letter from beginning to end again, and he did not find any faults. The letter was filled with soft, flattering words, soothing Director Lei. First, he would soothe him, and if that did not work, he would think of new methods, as he could not always obediently listen. After finally becoming a genuine leader, why should he delegate power to those Eastern devils? Those devils had merely gone to Japan to study for a few years; what qualifications did they have to come and teach him? If those devils truly had the ability, why did Director Lei not send them to Wen County in the first place? Those devils had merely gone to Japan to study for a few years; what qualifications did they have to come and teach him? If those devils truly had the ability, why did Director Lei not send them to Wen County in the first place?

Reverend Lei pressed his hand against his knee and slowly stood up: "Well, let's go"

Ye Chunhao originally intended to leave after finishing that sentence, but upon hearing the implications in Lei Duli's words, he stopped and asked: "What does this mean? Is it that he has not performed well in Weng County, or has he caused some trouble?"

Ray looked at her and felt that the term "Second Brother" was quite unpleasant to hear, but he did not find it appropriate to criticize, so he simply responded with a "hm"

Ye Chunhao, with good intentions, wanted to use words to comfort him, but unexpectedly provoked such a scathing rebuke from him. She felt both humiliated and angry, yet in front of Lin Zifeng, she could not afford to argue back. Forcing a smile, she bent down to pick up the empty cup and said: "I haven't said anything, so why do you need to lose your temper like this? I'm leaving, you should calm down too."

Ray Du Li took the last sip of his coffee and did not respond. Ye Chun, noticing his poor complexion, smiled apologetically and advised, "If he has done something wrong, you can just scold him; there is no need to stoop to his level. He is young, and his education and experiences are quite limited. Achieving what he has so far is already remarkable. You must allow him to develop gradually; if you push him to advance further, it may be too much to ask of him."

Reverend Lei replied: "There hasn't been any serious discussion."

She has love, marriage, career, and wealth. She possesses all the most beautiful things in the world, which fills her heart with joy. Upon returning home, she cannot help but feel a sense of delight. Hearing that Director Lei is also at home, she personally takes the initiative to brew a pot of good coffee. She loves him, and whenever she thinks of him, she cannot help but want to do something for him. If there is truly nothing else to do, then sending him a cup of hot coffee will suffice.

Zhang Jiatian woke up early in the morning and heard the sound of water splashing in the main room outside, mixed with Lin Yannan's humming song. The melody was sweet, vaguely reminiscent of lyrics about brothers and sisters, and it was quite pleasant to hear. However, as soon as he cleared his throat, the singing immediately stopped. As the door curtain moved, she poked her painted face with delicate eyebrows and eyes from outside, smiling at him and asking, "Are you awake?"

Ye Chunhao's mood at this moment is quite good

Lin Zifeng did not respond to this statement, instead standing quietly for quite some time before softly reminding, "General, if you are feeling bored at home, it would be better to head to the club now, as General Yu will also be going there in the evening."

Come on!" She pouted, glancing at him with her eyes, "If you don't come, you're not human."

She now adopts a magnanimous attitude towards Lin Zifeng. Previously, Lin Zifeng harbored jealousy towards her, merely because she overshadowed him and usurped his power, making her a rival in his career. However, now that she has become the wife of Director Lei, she cannot believe that he would continue to vie for attention with the wife of his superior. If he remains oblivious to the situation and insists on continuing their open and covert rivalry, it is of no concern to her; she is always ready to engage.

After saying this, she only heard a loud "thud" as it was precisely the sound of Mr. Lei smashing the coffee cup forcefully onto the coffee table

Then she filled a large bowl with hot porridge and set it down, and took a piece of soft paper to wipe her own pair of ebony chopsticks with silver inlays, placing them across the bowl. Looking up at Zhang Jiatian, she saw him standing by the table rubbing his eyes, as if he had not slept enough. With a smile, she walked around behind him and gently pushed him to sit down—while pushing, she felt that he was extraordinarily tall, like a solid wall, making her arms and legs seem slender, rendering her little strength insignificant.

Then she walked in and handed him a fragrant hot towel, saying: "First, wipe your face to refresh yourself"

Zhang Jiatian shook off her hand: "Not necessarily"

Zhang Jiatian took the towel, wiped his face thoroughly, then tossed the towel into her arms and got out of bed bare-chested. Lin Yannan saw this and quickly brought him a jacket to put on: "Put this on before going out, be careful not to catch a cold!"

Ray Duli was reclining on the sofa, having read the letter once. After reading it, he tossed the letter onto the coffee table. Lin Zifeng stood beside the sofa, knowing that it was a letter from Wen County. There was no need to pry; just by looking at Ray Duli's expression, he could tell that the contents of the letter were not pleasant. Just then, the beaded curtain at the door stirred, and the voice of Ye Chunhao rang out: "Yuting, it is me"

"Nonsense! A woman's perspective!" Director Lei glared at her and scolded, "I sent him to Wencheng to guard the area, not to shut himself in and act like a local emperor! If he does well, it's good; if he does poorly, it's bad. What does age have to do with it? I entrusted him with a team of over ten thousand people; was it just for him to play around and gain experience?" At this point, he stood up straight and said, "You shouldn't be so quick to defend him. If he truly doesn't learn well, just you alone won't be able to protect him!"

Ye Chunhao then saw the letter paper on the coffee table—just a glance was enough to make her unable to help but smile again: "This must be a letter from Second Brother, right?"

Lin Zifeng replied: "Have you forgotten, General? The Governor Yu from Rehe has arrived in the capital today, and you must meet with him this evening. I came to inform you about this matter."