The engagement is over, but the black-bellied president won't let go

There were fewer dishes on the menu, but the prices had increased. Leng Ruofei and Xiao Yiyang quietly found a seat in the somewhat deserted restaurant. The tables and chairs around them seemed to tell the story of the former bustle and the current loneliness. Their eyes wandered over the much-reduced menu, and they finally ordered a few dishes.

The dishes were quickly served, and the two picked up their chopsticks, savoring the familiar yet unfamiliar taste, with a lot of emotion in their hearts. In the past, the dishes here were rich and varied, and every bite could bring a full sense of happiness, but now, the taste seems to have become a little different under the erosion of time.

Leng Ruofei sighed slightly, her thoughts drifting away, "Do you still remember Impression Curry?" Her eyes revealed a trace of nostalgia. She thanked Xiao Yiyang and chose the Impression Curry restaurant, but now it has disappeared.

Xiao Yiyang nodded, a look of reminiscence emerging on his face, "I remember, you were drunk that day and took advantage of me." His tone was serious, but the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise slightly, with a hint of ridicule.

"You're lying! I won't." Leng Ruofei's cheeks instantly turned red, and she shyly argued. In front of him, she always felt that she was at a disadvantage and she was the only one who suffered. She glared at Xiao Yiyang coquettishly, with a look of both anger and a hint of sweetness that was hard to detect.

"Haha, do you still remember how we got down the escalator?" Xiao Yiyang's eyes flashed with malicious intent, as if he wanted to dig out that memory bit by bit and present it in front of her.

Leng Ruofei really tried to recall it carefully, but her mind was blank, without any impression. She frowned and tried hard to recall it, but still to no avail. "I really don't remember it." She muttered, looking a little confused and curious.

Seeing her like this, Xiao Yiyang couldn't help laughing. His laughter was particularly loud in the quiet restaurant, attracting the attention of the few guests at the surrounding tables. But Xiao Yiyang didn't care. He put his arm around Leng Rufei's waist and held her tightly in his arms.

Leng Ruofei was startled by his sudden action, her body trembled slightly, and she wanted to break free but he held her tighter. She could feel his warm breath spraying on her neck, with a familiar smell, which made her heart beat faster involuntarily.

Xiao Yiyang sniffed her hair, the faint fragrance intoxicated him. "Fei'er, my wife, at that time, your whole body was glued to me, leaning against me so softly, which made me feel distracted..." His voice was low and magnetic, and his words were full of ambiguity and affection.

"Stop talking!" Leng Ruofei's face instantly turned red, and she quickly reached out to cover Xiao Yiyang's mouth to stop him from continuing. Her palm felt the warmth of his lips, and that warmth seemed to pass through her palm and reach her heart. "You did it on purpose." Her voice was a little coquettish, but she couldn't hide her inner panic.

Xiao Yiyang grabbed her hand, placed it on his lips and kissed it gently, his eyes full of love and tenderness. "I did it on purpose, because you fascinate me so much." His voice was so gentle that it seemed like water could drip out.

Leng Ruofei's heart beat faster. She didn't dare to look directly at Xiao Yiyang's fiery gaze, so she could only lower her head like a frightened deer. However, in Xiao Yiyang's warm embrace, she felt extremely safe and happy.

The world around them seemed to have gone quiet, leaving only the heartbeats and breathing of the two of them. Time seemed to stand still at this moment, and all the worries and sorrows were temporarily forgotten.

After a long while, Leng Ruofei's mood gradually calmed down. She raised her head and looked at Xiao Yiyang, tears flashing in her eyes. "No matter what, as long as you are by my side, I am not afraid of anything." Her voice was soft but firm.

Xiao Yiyang gently wiped away the tears from her eyes, smiled and said: "I will always be by your side and will never leave."

They hugged each other like this, enjoying this moment of tranquility and warmth.

After dinner, Leng Ruofei and Xiao Yiyang walked out of the restaurant hand in hand and continued to stroll in the mall. Passing by a children's play area, the place that was once full of children's laughter and joy, now only a few broken toys and empty slides are left. Leng Ruofei recalled the happy time when he came to the mall to play with his parents when he was a child, and his heart was filled with sadness.

Walking out of Yihe City, Leng Ruofei and Xiao Yiyang stood at the door, looking at this once glorious but now depressed shopping mall, unable to speak for a long time. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on them, casting long shadows, adding a bit of loneliness. They knew very well that this was not just the decline of a shopping mall, but also the change of an era. In this rapidly developing society, everything is constantly changing and updating. Only by constantly adapting and innovating can we remain invincible in the fierce competition. And they will also face the challenges and opportunities of the future bravely with this feeling and thinking.

After returning home, both of them took a shower and sat on the sofa to watch financial news.

"Is there still business in Yihe City?" Leng Ruofei frowned slightly, with a hint of concern and worry in her eyes. She leaned forward, crossed her hands on her knees, and her tone seemed a little anxious.

Xiao Yiyang was sitting next to her. When he heard the question, he was stunned for a moment, then took a deep breath and said slowly: "Withdrawn the investment." His voice was low and a little helpless.

Leng Ruofei's eyes became more solemn in an instant. She raised her head, looked straight at her husband, and asked, "What's going on? Why did you withdraw from such a good business?" Thinking of the depression of Yihe City, she still felt very emotional.

Xiao Yiyang pursed his lips and was silent for a moment, as if he was organizing his thoughts. Then, he slowly spoke: "The market has changed too fast in recent years. The competition pressure on the projects in Yihe City has become increasingly greater, costs have continued to rise, and profit margins have been severely compressed. In addition, due to the epidemic, policies have also been adjusted to some extent, which is not very favorable to us. After many discussions and evaluations by the company's senior management, it is believed that it is too risky to continue, so we decided to withdraw investment and stop losses in time."

Leng Ruofei listened to his explanation, leaned back on the sofa, her eyes wandering, as if she was thinking about something. After a while, she spoke again: "What is Tianjiao's next plan? Does this round of impact have no impact on Tianjiao Group?"

Xiao Yiyang sat up straight, his expression becoming serious: "Don't worry. Although the Yihecheng project has been withdrawn, we are also actively looking for new investment opportunities. Currently, the team is researching and analyzing several potential projects, and I believe there will be new progress soon."

Leng Ruofei nodded gently, but the worry on his face still did not completely disappear: "Well, this is how business is, there are ups and downs. Does an industry like Tianjiao also face huge risks?"

She never asked Xiao Yiyang about business matters. But during the pandemic, she also saw his selfless contribution to local finances, and watched him sometimes work day and night to solve some difficult problems. Overseas industries were also stopped.

Xiao Yiyang responded, "I know. I have learned a lot in the past few years in the business world and can handle these things with ease. Although there were some losses in this withdrawal, it also made us more aware of the uncertainty of the market. We will be more cautious in making decisions in the future."

Leng Ruofei nodded slightly, with a hint of relief in his eyes: "That's good. By the way, you just said that Tianjiao has done a lot of charity in recent years. What are they specifically?"

A hint of pride emerged on Xiao Yiyang's face: "In recent years, Tianjiao has indeed invested a lot of energy and funds in charity. For example, during the epidemic, we donated a large amount of medical supplies and equipment to the epidemic area, and organized employees to participate in volunteer services to provide support for the front line of the fight against the epidemic. In addition, we have invested in the construction of several Hope Primary Schools to provide better educational conditions for children in poor areas. In addition, in terms of environmental protection, we have also actively participated and funded some environmental protection projects."

Leng Ruofei listened and finally showed a smile on his face: "Not bad, not bad. While the company is developing, it must also know how to give back to society. This will not only enhance the company's image, but also be a social responsibility."

Xiao Yiyang nodded in agreement: "Yes, the development of the company is inseparable from the support of the society, so we also want to do our part to make some contributions to the society. Moreover, through these public welfare activities, the cohesion and sense of belonging of the employees are also enhanced."

Leng Ruofei said thoughtfully: "Well, this is a good thing. But we must also pay attention. We can't just do it for show. We must do things in a down-to-earth way and use the money where it is really needed."

Xiao Yiyang said quickly: "Don't worry, my dear wife. We have conducted careful research and evaluation to ensure that every sum of money can play the greatest role."

Leng Ruofei smiled with satisfaction: "That's good. Husband, you are in charge of the company now, and you have a great responsibility. You should not only pay attention to the company's economic benefits, but also pay attention to social benefits, and make Tianjiao a responsible and warm enterprise."

Xiao Yiyang nodded solemnly: "I will definitely work hard and live up to your expectations."

Leng Ruofei stood up, took the initiative to sit on Xiao Yiyang's thigh, and patted his shoulder: "Husband, I believe in you. However, don't carry the problem alone, discuss it with me... No, you can talk to me."

Xiao Yiyang raised his eyes and looked into her beautiful eyes: "I know, Fei'er. I just hope you can be happy and don't worry. Your husband is not an ordinary man."

The couple smiled at each other. At this moment, the living room was filled with an atmosphere of warmth and trust.

Leng Ruofei gave Xiao Yiyang a passionate kiss. When he was about to get emotional, she immediately sat back on the sofa, picked up the teacup on the coffee table, took a sip of tea, and said in a hidden way: "Husband, tell me, did you encounter any difficulties in the process of investing in those Hope Primary Schools?"