Ten Thousand Soul Banner: Deceased, do you have any unfulfilled wishes?
Chapter 238: Good Colleagues, Good Sisters

Chapter 238: Chapter 238: Good Colleagues, Good Sisters

"Brother Chuan, treat us to a meal."

Just as Zhou Chuan and Si Yuan returned to the office, everyone started to tease them.

Zhou Chuan was also a bit baffled. What’s going on? I just stepped out for a smoke; why am I suddenly being asked to treat again?

"Why should I treat you guys for no reason?"

"Isn’t it because Si Yuan is going to resign? Don’t you need to organize a farewell party?" Wang Chao teased.

"Yeah, let’s all chip in for a meal to see off Si Yuan," Li Kang said.

"The barbecue place we went to last time was pretty good; let’s go there again," Tian Yunrui suggested.

"I think you just want to eat grilled kidneys again," Zhang Kaixuan remarked.

"Brother Chuan, can you take on some of Si Yuan’s workload, so not all of it falls on me?" Chen Hao said.

...

For a while, everyone was chattering away, with even the ladies Lin Manzhi and Li Wenjuan joining in the commotion.

Si Yuan simply looked at them with a smile, not offering any explanation.

"So you all are certain that Si Yuan is resigning?" Zhou Chuan asked.

"Isn’t it obvious? If I were him, I would resign too," Li Kang said.

"Yeah, yeah... if you’ve got a sugar momma, who wants to work hard? Besides, even if you really want to work hard, this job isn’t in the right direction."

"Fine, even if he’s resigning, why do I have to be the one treating?" Zhou Chuan was utterly speechless.

"Heh, since you’re the leader, who else is going to treat if not you? Now’s your chance to shine, naturally dragging you out for a stroll..."

"Wow, you guys basically treating me like a dog?"

...

Laughter filled the office, and even Dou Dou was drawn by the laughter, running in from outside, curious about what was making everyone so happy.

At this moment, Si Yuan spoke up.

"Let me do the treating; you all pick the place."

"Wow, Brother Shen is so generous."

"We have to have a really good meal then."

"Having a sugar momma takes care of you sure changes things; your words carry weight now."

"If you want to always speak strongly, you have to... well, suffer the consequences below..."

"Whoa, you’ve got a point..."

...

Although Si Yuan said they could choose the place, after discussing back and forth, they still ended up picking the same barbecue place they went to last time.

"Their grilled lamb is still really tasty."

"The kidneys are delicious and have that tantalizing taste."

"I love the garlic oysters, so fragrantly delicious."

"It’s fragrant my foot, the next day your farts will smell like garlic."

"Life under someone else’s roof is tough; I’m helping you save some money."

"Invite your girlfriend along too."

"Forget it, you think you’re in the same league as a wealthy lady to dine at the same table? You need to know your place."

"Si Yuan, can you wait until I get married before you resign? I haven’t gotten your wedding gift yet, or you could transfer it to me now..."

...

The office was filled with a cheerful mood, full of emotional value, envied by many for its work atmosphere.

If it weren’t necessary, Si Yuan really wouldn’t want to resign.

"I want to eat barbecue too," Dou Dou chimed in.

This little one picked up on some of the conversation, so she joined in too.

Si Yuan glanced at her without saying anything; Dou Dou knew that when there were many people around, Si Yuan generally wouldn’t respond to her.

So she went on talking to herself.

"Mom says barbecue is unhealthy, and eating it will kill you, so every time she only lets me eat a little, or not at all, while she and dad feast away..."

"They eat so joyfully; I want to eat, I want to be happy; I don’t want to be healthy..."

"Hmph, they’re all liars; they’re still fine, but I’m the one who’s ’died’..."

"They keep telling me, ’a child should always be happy, happiness is the most important,’ but when I want to be happy, they don’t allow it; grown-ups are liars..."

"They say I can eat it when I grow up, well, I guess I won’t be growing up now, will I..."

Dou Dou said this, her hands spread out in a gesture of helplessness, her expression amusing Si Yuan who couldn’t help but smile.

Dou Dou made some playful remarks with Si Yuan and then ran off somewhere unknown.

Ever since becoming a Fan Soul, she was no longer afraid of the three fires on a human body, so she would run around the company.

Checking this out, looking at that, she became the busiest person in the company.

Shen Siyuan also took the time to make a phone call to Ruan Hongzhuang.

"Dinner invitation?"

"Yes, are you free tonight?" Shen Siyuan asked.

"I am, where will it be?"

"I’m not sure, Lin Libo said he’d drive to pick me up."

"Mm, then I’ll leave a bit earlier and wait for you downstairs at your company."

"Okay, let’s leave it at that." Shen Siyuan was about to hang up the phone.

"Wait."

"What’s the matter, is there something else?"

"My mom will come over tomorrow." Ruan Hongzhuang said.

"That soon?" Shen Siyuan was somewhat surprised.

"She always moves quickly, if she wants something done, she does it right away. If you... I can call it off and not meet with her for now."

Toward the end, Ruan Hongzhuang’s voice carried a hint of hesitation, revealing her reluctance.

"It’s okay, meeting sooner or later doesn’t make a difference," Shen Siyuan said with a smile.

"If she says something unpleasant, can you not react on the spot? You can tell me afterward. Rest assured that I will always stand by your side," Ruan Hongzhuang said softly.

She both hoped and feared for their meeting.

Hoping for their meeting was naturally for Shen Siyuan to gain her mother’s acceptance.

The fear of their meeting was the fear that her mother, who held herself above others, would not think highly of Shen Siyuan based on a superficial judgment and speak harsh words, leading to unhappiness on both sides in the end.

"Don’t worry, after all, she is an elder, and also your mother. I wouldn’t openly conflict with her and cause unhappiness," Shen Siyuan comforted.

"Mm, actually my mother is a good person. It’s just that she’s been pampered and privileged for many years, and when she speaks, she’s a bit commanding..."

"Let’s not talk about this now, we can talk when we meet," Shen Siyuan interrupted Ruan Hongzhuang’s desire to continue the topic.

Seeing Ruan Hongzhuang appearing somewhat absent-minded after the phone call, Jiang Taoshi curiously asked, "Was that Shen Siyuan who called? What did he say to you?"

"How do you know it was him?" Ruan Hongzhuang lifted her head to inquire.

"Besides him, who else could make you behave like this?"

Jiang Taoshi said, then started to imitate Ruan Hongzhuang’s sweet and shy demeanor from when she was on the phone.

"I did not," Ruan Hongzhuang got a bit embarrassed by her antics.

"See, you’re even denying it."

Jiang Taoshi rolled her eyes and pursed her lips, reminding Ruan Hongzhuang of a popular meme from the internet.

"Just tell me if my guess is right?"

Ruan Hongzhuang nodded honestly.

"Then what did he say to you, to make you look like you’re lost in thought?" Jiang Taoshi asked out of curiosity.

"My mom’s coming tomorrow. She wants to meet Shen Siyuan," Ruan Hongzhuang said.

"Eh, Auntie is coming to Bin Hai?" Jiang Taoshi was initially delighted.

Then she was surprised and said, "Meeting Shen Siyuan, why? Have you two progressed so fast that it’s already at the stage of meeting parents?"

"It’s just a simple meeting, she wants to check on him for me, probably worried that I might get deceived," Ruan Hongzhuang said.

"In that case, what are you afraid of? No, wait, based on Shen Siyuan’s status, he really isn’t a match for you, hehe... this will be interesting to watch..." Jiang Taoshi was gleefully anticipating drama.

"You don’t understand."

In her heart, Ruan Hongzhuang thought that it was she who wasn’t worthy of Shen Siyuan, she had found a treasure.

"How would I understand if you don’t tell me?" Jiang Taoshi retorted with a classic line.

Hearing this, Ruan Hongzhuang stared blankly at her.

"What’s with that look? Is there something on my face?" Jiang Taoshi touched her own cheek, asking somewhat puzzled.

Her cheeks were white and tender, seemingly able to squeeze out water, sometimes Ruan Hongzhuang envied her for it.

Ruan Hongzhuang cracked a charming smile and counter-asked, "Taozi, we’re best friends, right?"

"Of course, why would you suddenly ask?" Jiang Taoshi responded with confusion.

She was quite relaxed about life, even when making friends, and her two major hobbies were eating and sleeping.

So naturally, she didn’t have many friends, and Ruan Hongzhuang was her best friend, without a doubt.

If one day Ruan Hongzhuang stopped being her friend, it would probably be more painful than death for her.

"You’ll find out later," Ruan Hongzhuang said with a smile.

"So cryptic."

Jiang Taoshi reached into her pocket and pulled out a piece of chocolate.

"Do you want some?"

"Yes," Ruan Hongzhuang smiled.

Sure enough, Jiang Taoshi, was still that Jiang Taoshi.

Everyone else was changing, but she remained the same.

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