Although he looked disgusted, Wen Qi still decisively turned off his bedtime lullaby while Wen Cheng was taking a shower, and wrapped himself up tightly while waiting for Wen Cheng to finish.
In a hazy state of consciousness, Wen Qi felt the bed sink in one side, and then the familiar aroma of lemon black tea wafted to his nose. The comforting scent made Wen Qi so at ease that he didn't even open his eyes, letting his consciousness drift away.
The moment Wen Cheng sensed that Wen Qi had fallen completely asleep, she quietly slipped a hand under the covers and slipped inside, then gently tugged at his sleeve.
If I haven't let go by tomorrow morning, I can just tell Brother Qi that I'm scared!
Wen Cheng felt incredibly smart!
Author's Note:
It's getting late, goodnight everyone~
Chapter 59 The Right Way to Pamper Someone
The next day, when Wen Qi opened his eyes, the first thing he saw was Wen Cheng's blank sleeping face, his pale pink lips slightly parted. He had kicked the blanket that was covering him properly to the foot of the bed. Perhaps he had gotten cold in the middle of the night and had subconsciously looked for a warm place. Now he had shrunk into Wen Qi's blanket, his arms tightly wrapped around Wen Qi's arm. He didn't even need his own pillow, using his small body to curl up in his arms.
Wen Qi was somewhat caught off guard by this morning perk, but his overall mood was still good. In order to make Wen Cheng feel comfortable after waking up, the cunning Wen Qi quietly moved Wen Cheng back to his original position and then picked up the blanket and covered him with it again. After this series of actions, the two of them really looked like they had taken a proper nap.
After Wen Qi finished washing up, Wen Cheng groggily opened her eyes and exclaimed in surprise that she was sleeping obediently in the same spot. With Brother Qi's imposing presence, she didn't need to move around at night!
With a cheerful greeting to Qi Ge, who had finished tidying up, Wen Cheng got up to go to her room to wash up and change.
"Come downstairs when you're ready. We're going for a two-kilometer run today." The man who had vowed to pamper me yesterday said this without a second thought.
Although Wen Cheng's energy level during the day has been much better than usual these days, he would never admit it to Brother Qi, otherwise even more terrifying training awaits him!
Dejected, Orange finally crawled out of her warm nest and went out with Brother Qi.
Along with the sound of their door opening came the sound of their parents' bedroom door closing not far away.
Wen Yin finished tidying up and closed the door just as she came face to face with them.
Wen Yin: Chengcheng came out of Qiqi's room together? ???
Yesterday, Wen Cheng might not have thought much of it, but ever since Qi Ge half-brought it to the table last night, he has felt guilty. How would his mother feel if she knew that her eldest son had taken a liking to her second son, this "big cabbage"?
"Chengcheng," Wenying called out.
Wen Cheng immediately tensed up, even her curly hair stopped bouncing around, her dog eyes widened, and her little paws nervously gripped her silk pajamas. Her gaze kept shifting between Wen Qi and her dog, as if she was about to pounce on him for protection at any moment.
On the contrary, Wen Qi remained calm; his mindset had long since become as indifferent as still water after Wen Cheng's repeated torment.
He put his hands in his pockets and said in a helpless tone, "Wen Cheng wanted to play an escape room last night, and she was so scared she couldn't sleep afterward."
Wen Yin suddenly realized, all her doubts vanished, and she covered her mouth and laughed, "Chengcheng is quite like her father in this respect,"
Wen Cheng quickly looked up, her gossip spirit instantly ignited. It turned out that her father, who held absolute power in the company, was actually afraid of ghosts. What a wonderfully adorable contrast!
Daddy, you're so cute!
Wen Yongwang, who was brushing his teeth in a daze: Achoo! Hmm?
The days that followed unfolded slowly. Wen Cheng initially felt unsure how to interact with Wen Qi, but during this time, it was Qi-ge who guided her in adapting to their relationship. He seemed very kind to her, but always refrained from crossing the line, remaining a dutiful brother.
They'll hold hands and hug, but only when it's her initiative or when she needs to. For example, recently, when she insisted on sleeping in Qi-ge's room because she was afraid of ghosts, Wen Qi wouldn't do anything unnecessary to make her feel awkward. And he'll tease her when he needs to, making her waver between doubt and suspicion about whether Qi-ge likes her.
Of course, after realizing this, Wen Cheng gained eyes that could see "truth, goodness, and beauty."
For example, he only knew about food before, and that he could eat in Brother Qi's office. Later, through subtle questioning of Secretary Zhao, he discovered that Brother Qi never allowed anyone to eat in his office, not even his father, because he hated the smell of food while working.
For example, even though Qi Ge says he doesn't like it, he always goes along with her wishes when it comes to meals. Even when it comes to snail rice noodles, he just frowns and agrees. Of course, they didn't end up eating it; Wen Cheng was just bored and wanted to know where Wen Qi's tolerance limit was.
However, these are all superficial. When Wen Qi cares about someone, he will plan for their long-term future. There are some deeper things that Wen Cheng cannot even guess.
When Yao Xingwei was invited to the office for tea, he was actually flustered. But thinking that he was the only son of the Yao family, he could let it go when he was out, but he couldn't let his father lose face in this serious work. So, what Wen Qi saw after the meeting was Yao Xingwei, who had perfectly replicated himself as the Thinker statue.
"Don't be so nervous. Wen Cheng asked me to invest in a game project you liked before, she just wanted to talk to you about it. The project is very good, you don't need to worry," Wen Qi reassured him.
When he's not being stern, he's incredibly kind, so kind that Yao Xingwei felt a pang of gratitude. What a considerate boss!
However, this calm did not last long. When Wen Qi proposed to invest 500 million yuan, Yao Xingwei's legs went weak. Although he was confident in this investment, he was not that confident.
"Mr. Wen, is it really necessary to invest so much?" While the Yao family could afford 500 million, it's undeniable that it's not a small sum, especially considering that the game studio is truly a very small one.
“I have my own plans. Actually, my meaning is quite clear: your investment can be converted into shares, but I want to own 80% of the shares. As you know, I'm currently developing games, and I'm confident that I can make this game exceed your expectations. In other words, your future dividends will definitely double from your forecast. It all depends on what you think.”
Yao Xingwei nodded; it was essentially a question of who would be the major shareholder.
Actually, he invested in this project with the intention of getting the desired return. His focus wasn't on management; he was just thinking about making money. Now, Wen Qi's offer has fully demonstrated the studio's value. He either has to invest more himself or sit back and watch Mr. Wen double the studio's value. After all, Mr. Wen's skills are definitely a huge stepping stone for the studio.
After thinking for a minute, Yao Xingwei smiled and extended his hand.
"Mr. Wen, it would be a pleasure to cooperate with you!"
Wen Qi smiled faintly as he shook Yu Xi's hand.
When they finally got into the elevator, Yao Xingwei couldn't help but ask Wen Qi a question: "The studio's creative achievements are indeed impressive, but isn't it just asking for trouble by spending so much money to cultivate a new company?"
Wen Qi merely smiled subtly at the time, but did not directly tell Yao Xingwei the reason.
But at that moment, Yao Xingwei suddenly had a breakthrough for some reason. Yes, the only time in his life that he had a breakthrough!
At that moment, Yao Xingwei deeply resented his parents for not giving him an older brother; they spoiled him too much!
Just as Wen Cheng's proposal was finally approved, Yao Xingwei sent a message about it, telling Wen Cheng that Wen Qi had personally come to him to discuss investment, including an investment of 500 million yuan. This included his subconscious desire to prevent his younger brother from suffering losses, and his willingness to invest heavily in his upbringing. Wen Cheng was stunned and couldn't utter a single word. He suddenly realized that he hadn't done anything special, so why was Brother Qi being so kind to him? Even couples had never seen anyone plan so much for each other.
Completely unsure how to face Wen Qi, Wen Cheng went to the cafeteria in a daze at noon, lying to Brother Qi that her colleagues had invited her to lunch.
Wen Qi only briefly inquired about the personnel involved in this diplomatic activity. After confirming that it was safe, he readily agreed, giving Wen Cheng ample room to develop freely. He didn't make Wen Cheng feel troubled or bothered. Wen Cheng instantly felt that Brother Qi was simply the best person he had ever met in this world, without exception.
Distracted, Wen Cheng ate a bunch of dishes he didn't even recognize while sitting by the window. This morning, Yan Luan told him that Uncle Zhao had been asking him to come home for meals these past few days, and unable to refuse, he directly transferred the meal fee to Uncle Zhao's card. You could feel Yan Luan's happiness in his words, and Wen Cheng was genuinely happy for him. So today, the cafeteria was a lonely cafeteria for him.
Although he could chat enthusiastically with those girls in the company group, Wen Cheng didn't want to deliberately blend in when he was actually offline. He was in a state of turmoil and didn't want to interact with so many people. Wen Cheng was essentially a socially anxious person.
Wen Cheng, who had intended to brood alone for a while, was surprised when a rice bowl suddenly appeared beside him. He looked up and saw Gu Yuning, whom he hadn't seen for a month.
"Sister Yu Ning!???" When Wen Cheng finally saw Gu Yu Ning clearly, her initial surprise turned into great confusion.
Is this still the same stunning beauty Gu Yuning, who exudes queen-like aura and turns every step of her high heels into a fashion show?
Her unkempt black-rimmed glasses, bare face, and unkempt curly hair made her look like a witch from a picture book, with heavy dark circles under her eyes as if she hadn't slept for several nights.
Gu Yuning was used to the way Wen Cheng looked at her; after all, everyone she knew in the cafeteria looked at her that way.
Gu Yuning rudely scooped up a mouthful of chicken curry rice with a rice spoon, and only after swallowing it did she catch her breath. "I guarantee that there isn't a single rich second-generation only daughter here who is as miserable as me!"
Wen Cheng quickly nodded, "I can guarantee that for you~"
"So, how's your work going?"
"Sigh, it'll be almost noon by then, otherwise I wouldn't be able to come down to eat in the cafeteria. I'm sick of takeout these days. My dad even threatened this morning that if I didn't come back by noon today, he would personally fire me from this job. I had to plead with him before he agreed to let me come to work. Sigh, Wen Yunyi is the most hardworking person I've ever met. Does your family owe him something to eat or what? He works like his life depends on it!" Although Gu Yuning said this, there was still a hint of admiration in her eyes.
Wen Yunyi's character may be questionable, but he is absolutely responsible for his work. Since starting this department, he has never let himself rest.
"This time, I can confidently say that we're going to win at least several awards both domestically and internationally for this product!" Gu Yuning said, her eyes shining.
Wen Cheng enthusiastically supported him from the sidelines. He had read in the book that they had won a total of seven awards, all of which were highly prestigious ones.
Gu Yuning only mentioned it a few times, knowing that Wen Cheng didn't know much about these things. After holding it in for a month, there was something she had wanted to say for a long time!
"I'm telling you, you two brothers, don't go too far! If you give me matching gifts for my birthday again, I'll kick you out of the house!" Gu Yuning originally wanted to say "you two," but in the end, she didn't have the courage.
Wen Cheng immediately gave a guilty smile, completely lacking her usual open-mindedness.
How did Brother Qi manage to fool him back then? Oh, he gave her matching couple's items and even covered the first gift Sister Yu Ning would give her boyfriend after all! He actually fell for it! No normal person should believe such an excuse!
But as Gu Yuning's gaze grew increasingly anxious, Wen Cheng said guiltily, "Brother Qi said that giving matching couple items will save us a lot of thought when giving gifts to our boyfriends in the future. It's also a small token of our appreciation."
The "Scapegoat Orange" brand is officially launched!
Gu Yuning: Do you think I'm stupid?
After a flurry of beautiful phrases swirling in her mind, Gu Yuning finally uttered only a "Hehe."
Author's Note:
Good night~
Chapter 60 Things must turn against each other when they reach their extremes
Sister Yu Ning actually used "hehe" to express her emotions?!
Wen Cheng was terrified. Had she really discovered what Qi Ge had done to her?
Startled, Wen Cheng forgot to close her mouth, still holding a large potato, and stared blankly at Gu Yuning like a wild groundhog. Her delicate, soft face practically screamed, "You noticed, huh?"
Gu Yuning guessed that Wen Cheng's frightened appearance suggested she had only recently come to her senses, and there was a hint of guilt in her expression. If she were to tell Wen Cheng now how much she knew, Wen Qi might secretly summon her for questioning. She had just finished work and didn't want to provoke such a formidable figure as Wen Qi.
Anyway, she could just play dumb for now; it was much easier than her job. After all, the one eyeing Wen Cheng, this domesticated hamster, was a wolf that hadn't eaten for twenty-seven years. This wild fox could only watch from the sidelines. Wait, why did this thought feel strangely appealing? If Wen Cheng were really devoured by Wen Qi, she'd definitely be trembling with tears in her eyes. Even though she was terrified of Wen Qi's true colors, she'd still cling to him and refuse to leave, only gently patting his mouth with her little paws and letting out a cute but fierce growl.
This series of actions will inevitably lead to a backlash from the old beast, who will scoop up the filthy flesh with his big claws!
......whee.
As Wen Cheng watched Gu Yuning's expression grow increasingly eerie, she began to feel a chill run down her spine. She was scared and wanted to run away!
Seeing Wen Cheng's reaction, Gu Yuning stopped. What if she frightened the child too much and reported her to President Wen? So she quickly said, "I think what you said makes sense. Please thank President Wen for his kindness."
Wen Cheng: Power is such a useful thing~ They can believe in something so absurd!
Wen Cheng guessed the first part correctly, but missed the rest.
With Gu Yuning present, Wen Cheng relaxed a little and wasn't completely preoccupied with Qi Ge's actions towards her. She tried to distract herself by following Gu Yuning's conversation.
"Our product promotion is all fine, but we're missing a model. Wen Yunyi and the product manager have been arguing about it for days. The product manager may not be famous, but their abilities are absolutely top-notch, and their personality is quite different from others. Sigh, you have to meet them in person to understand; I can't explain it to you now. So, Wen Yunyi has taken a week off to try and find a suitable model. Sigh, I also want to find a suitable model; that would definitely make our promotion even more effective," Gu Yuning said, discussing this matter.
Wen Cheng is very familiar with the major plot twists in the book, including the fact that he couldn't find a suitable model for his product this time. The product manager who was initially unknown has now gained industry recognition, and Wen Yunyi has even gained the approval of his father. His studio is no longer the bloodsucker that others say made its fortune by relying on his father's assets and can only sell internally.
Wen Cheng originally wanted to advise Gu Yuning not to waste her energy, but felt that it might not be appropriate to say it, so she kept quiet and just told her to rest more these days.
After finishing her meal in the cafeteria, Wen Cheng suddenly had a flash of insight. She couldn't stop Qi Ge from being so good to her, but she could reciprocate by being good to him too! So, before the lunch break ended, Wen Cheng quickly ran outside. Yan Luan had just finished eating and returned to his post, so Wen Cheng asked him to take her to the food street to buy beef patties.
Because he had heard from his colleagues that morning that the beef at the newly opened beef pie shop was especially fragrant and the outer crust was fried to a crispy perfection, Wen Cheng bought four. He and Yan Luan each ate one on the way, and the taste was indeed good. So, while they were still hot, Wen Cheng quickly took the beef pie to see Brother Qi.
Most of the time, Wen Cheng wouldn't take Wen Qi's private elevator, as that would expose his identity. To be honest, Wen Cheng secretly enjoyed the feeling of being a rich second-generation heir in silence. After all, he had always dreamed of becoming a rich second-generation heir, but still wearing the simplest clothes and being an ordinary office worker. While others worked hard for a living, he was just passing the time.
However, once he actually assumed this role, Wen Cheng's only dream was to be a lazy bum. He was only working because of Qi Ge's intimidation; he was completely forced to! So he just hoped his investment projects would do well so he could legitimately be a lazy bum.
After struggling these past few days, he's come to understand that even a rich kid can't say he's a lazy bum without achieving something. He needs to show his parents that he's capable of being a lazy bum. So, Wen Cheng has been waiting for the title of "lazy bum" to fall to him.