Chapter 15: The Benefits of Marriage
Early the next morning. Diao Ranran took his mobile phone to Zhan Xingchuan. Let him go find someone to check it out. Let's see if anyone has secretly implanted a virus in the phone.
Even after a night's rest. But. Zhan Xingchuan saw. On Diao Ranran's face. Still unconsciously showing a hint of panic.
Apparently. She was worried.
Zhan Xingchuan didn't think too much about it. I just thought Diao Ranran was afraid that some inside information in the company would leak out. He comforted her a few words. Then drive away.
Only Diao Ranran himself knows. She doesn't worry about trade secrets. The most worrying thing is. Her current identity has been revealed.
She carefully fitted the phone card into another phone. This mobile phone was given to Diao Ranran by Zhan Xingchuan. It's been tested. Just very ordinary smartphones. There is no software in it that could leak**.
Diao Ranran only dared to turn it on. Make and receive phone calls. Even some commonly used app software dare not download and use. Apparently scared a lot.
After she arrived at the company. The first thing to do is to open all the lockers. Reorganized everything inside. Then follow the method that someone wrote online. Checked to see if there were cameras in the office.
After Diao Ranran has done all this. It's already two hours later.
All morning. She didn't have the heart to do any work. I spent it in the midst of a panicked cleaning.
It's almost noon. Diao Ranran received a call from Kong Miaomiao. She returned home. Played a big circle abroad. Finally reluctantly returned to Zhonghai. I went to her for dinner as soon as possible.
The two made an appointment to meet at a Hong Kong-style restaurant. It's not too far from "Ryumi". It takes only 15 minutes by car.
Diao Ranran brought a few limited new products of the company's Christmas makeup. None of them are officially on sale. I'm going to give it to Kong Miaomiao to try it first. Give some advice.
She went to the restaurant first. Sit for a few minutes. Kong Miaomiao has also arrived.
The two sat down. Gifts were exchanged for each other. We chatted while looking at the menu.
Kong Miaomiao tanned a lot. Westerners love this healthy wheat color. I don't blindly pursue a particularly fair complexion. So she also follows the local customs. The whole person does look more energetic.
Her appetite seems to be much better, too. No more deliberate dieting. Remember the last time we ate together. She only dared to order a little chicken breast and a plate of vegetable salad.
"I want a barbecued rice. Stir-fried kale. A serving of ivory mussels. A cup of eyebrow pea and phoenix claw soup. Finish with a latte. It'll be fine to come back later."
Kong Miaomiao closes the menu. The upper body tends to be Diao Ranran. Whispering: "I've been able to eat it lately. Hahaha. The weight hasn't changed much. It's fun."
Her kindness was infected with Diao Ranran. She couldn't eat anything at all. But I still ordered a lamb brisket pot. There is also a bowl of pork lungs stewed with figs and dates. and a salad.
Kong Miaomiao looked at her. Sighed, "Are the two of us the other way around?"
Diao Ranran smiled. Return the menu to the waiter. Reluctantly, he pulled the corners of his mouth and replied, "I can't think that I will be lax when I get married. To know. Slimming down is a woman's lifelong career."
The two looked at each other and laughed.
Although Zhan Xingchuan did not say it. But Diao Ranran can vaguely feel it. There seems to be some unhappiness between him and Kong Miaomiao. As for why it's unpleasant. She doesn't know.
A lot of things. She wanted to know. But I didn't know how to ask him. In the end, it becomes a no-brainer.
It's obviously the most intimate relationship. However, Diao Ranran was also puzzled. How she always wants to resist really opening up to someone.
"That's right. You've been playing for so long. ...... over there"
Diao Ranran rarely asks about things in Zhan Xingchuan's company. It was as if she was deliberately avoiding suspicion. So he holds the principle of "three noes" in his business. Just ask. Don't meddle. Not cooperative.
Kong Miaomiao had known for a long time that she was going to ask this question. Take a sip of juice. She shrugged. He said indifferently: "Anyway, I'm not the only secretary of the Zhan clan. The secretary department plus five or six people together. Before going on vacation. I've already handed over all the work to my colleagues. Her abilities are very good. I believe there will be no problem."
Hear her say that. Diao Ranran, who is also a woman, is 100% sure. She was angry with Zhan Xingchuan.
Originally. Diao Ranran is just guessing. Now it's completely certain.
Only a woman can hear the meaning of a woman's words.
She hesitated. Still asked, "You two can't be arguing, right? It's a disagreement on business matters. Or ......"
Diao Ranran thought about it. I'm afraid that's the only reason. Kong Miaomiao can also be regarded as a cousin who grew up with Zhan Xingchuan. The relationship has been good. After adulthood. Kong Miaomiao became boyfriend and girlfriend with Zhan Xingchuan's good friend Rong Qian again. It's so sweet that it's enviable.
In such a relationship. Two people can still have a cold war. It must not be because of the little things that don't hurt.
So. Diao Ranran couldn't help but be curious. Worried again.
To know. Kong Miaomiao is not just an ordinary secretary. With her knowledge and abilities. Even working on Wall Street is completely problematic. But she still chose Zhan's. Fight side by side with Zhan Xingchuan. Of course, there is also an element of family affection.
Her role and status in the Zhan clan. It's really similar to Yu Youwei when she was in Diao's. The social wrist is top-notch. Excellent PR skills. And the image and temperament are all superior. You can accompany Zhan Xingchuan to attend major occasions. Deal with a wide variety of emergencies.
But now. In Diao Ranran's view. It's because of the deterioration of the personal relationship with Zhanxingchuan. So Kong Miaomiao decisively gave herself a long vacation.
Kong Miaomiao shook her head. interrupted Diao Ranran's questioning.
"Ranran. Don't ask about this anymore, okay. It's been a long time since we've seen each other. Say something happy. What do you think. Are you still used to married life. I see you married. Rong Qian was also in a hurry. Urging me. Tell me about the benefits of getting married. Otherwise, I really don't want to get married."
She said. While gently shaking Diao Ranran's hand.
Diao Ranran was amused by Kong Miaomiao's words. She was immediately overjoyed. It turned out that she actually had a fear of marriage.
"Think about it. What's in it...... It's probably a free human pillow when you sleep. Then it's that when you brush your teeth in the morning, there is someone next to you who is in the same action as you. Or at mealtime. If you don't like to eat, you can pick it all up in his bowl. Not. I was asked by you. I'm a little confused."
She rests her cheek with her hand. Thinking desperately. The so-called "benefits of marriage".
So to speak. There are really many benefits to getting married......
looked at Diao Ranran, who had a happy face. The trace of uneasiness in Kong Miaomiao's heart weakened a lot. But. She's still not at ease. Because she knows better than anyone how terrible Yu Youwei's woman's existence is.
Diao Ranran is happier and happier now. The more scared she is. One day in the future. She learns the truth. How painful and helpless it will be.
Hesitated for a moment. She asked tentatively, "Ranran. You made up your mind to marry him so quickly. Aren't you really scared at all?"
After all. From Zhan Xingchuan found her "prey" and began to pursue a crazy pursuit. It's less than a year away.
And a year of time. It's not enough to see a person for what they really are.
Especially. It was in his plot that he had a plan. Try your best to cover it up.
Kong Miaomiao knows better than anyone else. What a man who can disguise himself. His own conditions are too good. It's easy to get lost for the vast majority of women.
"I'm scared. But if you don't get married because you're afraid. It's like not going out because you're worried about being hit by a car. Choked so I didn't eat like that. To avoid danger. So I really can't do it."
This restaurant serves the food quickly. With the two chatting. The dishes are ready.
Diao Ranran finished answering Kong Miaomiao's question. Then he lowered his head and took a sip of the soup. Thought about it. She looked up a little confused. Puzzled, he asked, "What's wrong with you. I don't think your tone is a little strange today. You don't really have a fear of marriage, do you?"
Kong Miaomiao hurriedly said no.
She just wanted to say. If one day. You find out that your husband is your greatest danger. You at that time. Would you rather give up on him. Don't want this terrible heartbreak either.
The two of them had lunch. I walked around the mall downstairs of the restaurant for a while. It's still early to see the time. So I decided to go for a massage.
Kong Miaomiao took Diao Ranran to the house she frequented. She is a Supreme Member.
Two people enter the door. I saw a few uniformed staff standing at the front desk. I was chatting with the front desk lady.
“…… Oh, yes. I haven't seen him in days."
"What's so weird. Wrapped up by a rich man. That's a lot of tips."
"Cut. He's so old. The corners of the eyes are wrinkled up close. It can also have such a good market."
"This year. Man and man are in love. We don't even want to get married......"
Probably because today is not the weekend. Weekday afternoons. The guests are often not very many. So these people are secretly gossiping here. They were gathered around the front desk. Turn your back in the direction of the gate. So I didn't notice that Kong Miaomiao and Diao Ranran had already walked in.
It's been close. The front desk lady facing the two of them said "ah". Hurriedly greeted: "Hello Miss Kong. Long time no see."
Kong Miaomiao is a regular customer here. Come every week. Tips are also given more. So of course she knows. Always attentive.
"Hello. Look at how lively you guys are talking. What's so funny."
Most of the staff in the clubhouse are not very old. I just came out as an adult. It's usually fun, too. Know a lot of fun and new things. When doing a massage. Kong Miaomiao would occasionally chat with them. I can hear a lot of interesting things that I don't usually hear.
"It's our ...... here"
One of the big-eyed girls opened her mouth to answer. The front desk lady immediately gave her a look. She was so frightened that she quickly shut up.
"It's okay, it's okay. Miss Kong. It's still the same today. Do you make a set meal. What about this young lady?"
The front desk lady hurriedly smiled and diverted the topic. Because the day Matthew finally showed up. That guest was received by her. She didn't want to set herself on fire. So I don't want more people to know. A male technician disappeared here