"My God, I never expected the big boss behind the studio to be Young Master Yan! No wonder the recruitment was so strict. Do you know, several master's graduates who came for the interview weren't even considered!"
"Yeah, it's simply dreamy!"
"By the way, who is that woman next to Young Master Yan? Do you know?"
"I heard Sister Lanxi privately call her Mrs. Lu. Could she be Young Master Yan's wife?"
"Is Young Master Yan married?"
"There were reports in the entertainment gossip section. I'll look for them."
While Lu Yanbei and Su He were being intimate in the office, the employees outside were more excited than ever. Those who had initially looked down on the place, quickly changed their minds.
Who would be foolish enough not to latch onto such a golden thigh!
"Look, you guys. Doesn't the person in this photo resemble our little boss?" The receptionist found Su Lin's Weibo account from memory. "Star Su mentioned he has an elder sister, whose name seems to be Su He."
"It's just a back view, what can you tell?"
"Although the front face isn't visible, judging by her height and build, it's very likely. Also, look at her shoes, don't they look familiar?"
She gestured towards the office.
Everyone suddenly remembered that the shoes their little boss was wearing just now were exactly the same as the ones in the picture.
They couldn't help but exchange glances.
Could it be that Young Master Yan was really married? And his partner was their little boss!
Just as they were racking their brains to find more evidence, Su He walked out, linking arms with Lu Yanbei. "I've reserved a table at Yunding. Let's all go together."
"Yunding, did I hear that right?"
"Is it the Yunding on Dazhi Road?"
"That's right," Su He nodded with a smile.
"Wow, this is amazing!"
"Yunding, it's said to be by membership only, not open to the public."
"More than that! I heard the owner's ancestors were imperial chefs in the palace. Their dishes are not only beautiful but also delicious. Everyone, we're in for a treat tonight!"
Yunding was an established restaurant on par with Chunfeng Deyi Lou, and its name alone sounded very high-class. Treating everyone to such an expensive meal on their first day of work was befitting of Lu Yanbei's wife.
At the dinner table, Lu Yanbei sat quietly and ate, not stealing Su He's thunder. He only stepped in to block when someone offered Su He a toast.
"My wife doesn't drink, thank you."
Su He's tolerance for alcohol wasn't great, but she wasn't completely unable to drink. However, since Lu Yanbei had already spoken for her, she went along with it and picked up the champagne flute beside her.
"We'll all be colleagues from now on. I hope we can all get along and progress together." Su He didn't make empty promises; she said what she thought.
The employees were surprised that their little boss was so approachable, and their uneasy hearts began to settle.
"I didn't expect the little boss to be so easygoing. I thought she'd throw her weight around using Young Master Yan's influence."
"The little boss looks so young, much younger than Young Master Yan, right?"
"I like this kind of boss! I hate those arrogant and condescending people the most!"
Su He, by chance, garnered quite a bit of praise.
With her easygoing nature, Su He quickly blended in with everyone. Of course, she didn't drink much champagne. Although the alcohol content wasn't high, Su He was already a bit tipsy when she left the restaurant.
She leaned on Lu Yanbei's shoulder, her cheeks slightly flushed. "Honey, I had a great time today!"
Lu Yanbei held her waist and helped her into the car. "Didn't I tell you to drink less?"
Su He giggled foolishly. "I couldn't refuse their kind invitations..."
Lu Yanbei wasn't blaming her, he was just worried she'd feel sick from drinking too much. "Are you dizzy? Do you feel like throwing up?"
Su He waved her hand. "No, I'm fine."
Apart from her legs feeling weak and a bit flushed, she didn't feel uncomfortable.
Lu Yanbei bent down to close the car door, and Su He leaned in with him, almost falling onto the floor mat. Fortunately, Lu Yanbei reacted quickly and pulled her up.
"Ah, why did the chair fall over?"
Lu Yanbei was amused. "Look closely, who am I?"
Su He hiccuped and grabbed his collar, looking him in the eye. "Oh, it's my husband..."
Well, at least she could still recognize him!
Su He snuggled into his arms, squirming restlessly. "I'm so sleepy, I want to sleep."
"Hold on a bit longer, you can sleep when we get home." Lu Yanbei was afraid she'd catch a cold in the car.
Su He covered her mouth and yawned, her words defiant but her eyes honestly closing.
Looking at the limp woman in his arms, Lu Yanbei sighed helplessly.
He instructed the driver, "The missus has fallen asleep, please drive slower."
"Yes, Mr. Lu," the driver replied.
*
Su He woke up at three in the morning.
Seeing the familiar bedroom, she couldn't help but scratch her head. She really was drunk, not even knowing when she got home. And her clothes had been changed.
Su He turned her head to look at the sleeping man beside her and unconsciously snuggled into his embrace.
This damned sense of security!
Lu Yanbei was a light sleeper, and he woke up as soon as Su He moved.
"Why aren't you sleeping?" he asked in a hoarse voice.
Su He mumbled, "I'm sober now, can't sleep..."
Lu Yanbei sighed and pulled her into a tight embrace. "Let's sleep a little longer together."
He hadn't been to the company for quite some time, and he had to go to work tomorrow morning.
Su He agreed, but one of her hands was not behaving. She'd touch his arm, then his neck, then his waist, stirring Lu Yanbei's sleepiness away instantly.
"You're deliberately trying to keep me from resting, aren't you?" he flipped over, pinning Su He beneath him.
"I wasn't..." Su He weakly protested.
Lu Yanbei, however, had no intention of giving her a chance to argue and suppressed her with action. "If you're not sleeping, let's do something else!"
Su He's pajamas had slipped off her shoulders at some point, and the chandelier above the bed swayed in her eyes. All she could manage were soft moans to match his.
After exhausting their energy, the two finally fell into a deep sleep again.
When Su He woke up again, Lu Yanbei had already gone to the company.
After a simple wash, Su He went downstairs for lunch.
Yes, she had slept until noon.
Considering she had just returned from Nancheng, she needed a period of transition, so Su He didn't immediately get into work mode. Therefore, her presence was still absent from the studio.
Additionally, the first episode of the anime adapted from her manga had been released. Taoli called to ask if she had time to attend the promotional event.
Su He's Weibo account had over a million followers, making her somewhat famous. If she were to attend, her fans would likely watch the anime out of consideration for her.
Su He considered it and felt it was fine, so she agreed.
The event was scheduled for the next morning, giving Su He ample time to prepare. But what she didn't expect was the large number of fans who showed up at the venue, making it packed to the brim. Those who didn't know better would have thought a major celebrity had arrived.
Su He experienced the enthusiasm of fans for the first time.
"Meow Princess, I'm Alan-chan!"
"I'm Strawberry Box!"
"And me, belatedly arriving!"
"Apple is sweet here!"
Su He listened to their shouts and found these nicknames strangely familiar, seeming like the most active ones in their group chat.
Su He waved at them, immediately causing a burst of screams from below.
The person in charge of Taoli was speaking on stage, and the screams from below almost drowned out his voice.
Su He quickly made a gesture to them, and the audience quieted down.
"Who is this person? It's like a fan meeting!"
"She's not a celebrity, have you seen her before? Probably some internet celebrity. Those few people look like plantains!" A girl passing by heard the commotion downstairs and pouted.
Speaking of celebrities, the girl's best friend couldn't help but say, "I heard Su Lin is having a birthday party. As the vice president of his fan club, can you help me get a few tickets?"
"What's the problem? It's just a phone call." The girl, being flattered, felt her vanity surge.