Mr. CEO Wants to Renew Our Contract
Chapter 152: Kidnapping the Child

Chapter 152: Chapter 152: Kidnapping the Child

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Well, speak of the devil, the next day at work, Shen Congmo failed to spot Ye Ying’s presence.

Not seeing her face made him feel especially pleased.

He transferred money to Gu Lili, who replied with a text: [Received the money, consider it a final sale.]

Seeing the bank’s transfer notification, Gu Lili was in a fabulous mood.

Seeing her sitting on the sofa with a silly grin all by herself, Long Yubei couldn’t help but ask, "What’s got you so happy?"

"Shen Congmo sent me money."

"Is that really something to be so excited about?"

"Of course." Gu Lili set her phone aside, "Do you know how many ordinary people can’t earn the figure of two million?"

"You really are from Xiliang Mountain, with a small worldview, only able to see the immediate benefits. As my wife, you should learn to cast a long line to catch big fish."

Gu Lili smiled wryly, "Like you, this big fish?"

"Smart, that’s right."

"I’m not that ambitious when it comes to money, as long as it’s enough to use and spend, that’s good. When I need money, I can earn it myself. No matter how much you have, it’s yours, it has nothing to do with me," she added, "So, how much wealth you have is not the reason I was attracted to you."

Long Yubei put down the pen in his hand, rested his elbow on the desk, and intertwined his fingers, "What would you like for lunch?"

Gu Lili glanced at the clock, "It’s just past nine, still two or three hours until lunch, what’s the rush?"

"I like to be prepared for everything in advance."

"Proper meal, must include rice, vegetables, and - meat."

"Rice, spinach, and a big plate of chicken."

"..."

After that, the couple had no further interactions; she read books, watched TV dramas, played games, while he worked diligently.

Even without speaking a word to each other, there was no awkwardness in the atmosphere.

The quiet way she read books, the silly smile while watching TV dramas and variety shows, the fervor she showed while gaming.

Each detail gradually captured his gaze.

On occasion, Long Yubei would look up and see her laughing heartily without feeling she was affecting his concentration.

In fact, he found himself hoping to see her that happy every day.

The couple went to work together in the morning and left together in the evening.

Those in the know understood it was a case of husband and wife in harmony, while others simply thought the boss’s wife was there in person to keep an eye on her husband, preventing any stunning temptresses from getting too close.

Come noon, they left work and arrived at Qin Garden, where Zhang Taiying had already timed the lunch to perfection.

Gu Lili washed her hands, sat down at the table, and began to eat with her chopsticks.

The dining table always included chili sauce.

Gu Lili’s favorite.

Seeing her scoop a large spoonful of chili sauce to mix with the rice and then add the chicken’s sauce over it, Long Yubei couldn’t resist reminding her, "Aren’t you afraid of it being too spicy with so much?"

"I’m used to it." As she said this, she also added chili sauce and spicy chicken gravy to his rice, "Try eating it like this; it’s quite tasty."

Long Yubei looked at the rice in his bowl, tried a mouthful, and found it indeed not bad.

"Young Master, Young Madam, would you like fruit juice or coconut juice?"

"Just water for me," Long Yubei responded.

"I’ll have iced coconut juice."

"Alright." Zhang Taiying answered and turned to prepare it.

While the couple was dining, Nan Yuesheng came in from outside, holding Ningyi in her arms, "Yu Bei, Sister Lili, I just got a sudden call from the Mo Family’s people."

"Who called?" Long Yubei asked.

"The Mo Family’s butler," said Nan Yuesheng with a face full of anger, "He said Madam Mo wants to take the child back to the Mo Family to care for her. Based on what, huh? Since her birth, have they ever taken care of her for a single day? They disdained Ningyi because she’s a girl, refused to acknowledge her identity, showed no concern for us mother and daughter, and now they want to snatch her away? Over my dead body will I agree to that!"

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