"Why the long face?" Qin Ningyi asked in a deep voice after settling into the car and looking at Xiao Konglin's glum expression behind him.
Xiao Konglin glanced at Qin Ningyi. "Mr. Qin, it's the end of the year."
End of the year meant he, a single dog, was the only one with time to work overtime. The other assistants were all snuggled up with their loved ones; who would be working overtime? He wanted to go on blind dates; he wanted a girlfriend.
"I've been working for almost a month straight."
Qin Ningyi seemed to hear Xiao Konglin's grievances and nodded. "Indeed, it's the end of the year."
Xiao Konglin was just venting, a private complaint. He hadn't expected Qin Ningyi to pick up on his words. His eyes widened as he looked at Qin Ningyi. Was he going to give him time off to find a girlfriend? Or was the company going to hand out girlfriends this year? Mr. Qin was certainly different now that he had a woman; he seemed to have much more humanity. Xiao Konglin looked at Qin Ningyi, feeling that his Mr. Qin had never appeared more tall and imposing than at this moment.
"Just hang in there a little longer," Qin Ningyi said, his words completely different from what Xiao Konglin had imagined.
"Huh?" Xiao Konglin thought he had misheard. He couldn't work overtime anymore. He had come out to find Qin Ningyi for overtime today just to avoid his mother's nagging about marriage. If he continued like this, he'd truly be single forever. He didn't have Mr. Qin's luck to suddenly acquire a child out of nowhere. Oh, and a super capable girlfriend came with him.
Qin Ningyi had already opened the documents in his hand. He replied without looking up, "A raise."
"How much?" First, build a family, then build a career. Xiao Konglin felt he needed to save more money. If he could get a bigger apartment, it would be easier to find a girlfriend.
"Bonus doubled." Qin Ningyi's voice was emotionless, but it sounded like heavenly music to Xiao Konglin's ears. He took out his phone and canceled several blind dates. He opened the calendar. "Mr. Qin, there are two project negotiations we can handle soon..."
A faint smile touched Qin Ningyi's face, hidden behind the documents. He hadn't even gotten to say "triple bonus" before it was settled. Xiao Konglin's days of working for others were far from over.
That evening, after Qin Ningyi assigned the remaining work, he packed his bag and went home, leaving Xiao Konglin at his desk, counting his bonus with his fingers. "For the bonus!" he plunged into the sea of documents, tireless. wap.kanshuWu.net
When Qin Ningyi returned home, he started packing. Since the tasks had been delegated, he could spend a couple more days exploring with A'rou.
"An'an, are you packing your own luggage?" He walked into his son's room and saw him making no move. "Or does Dad need to help you pack?"
An'an pursed his lips, a hint of appeasement in his smile. "Dad."
"Hmm?"
"An'an..." He fidgeted with his fingers. "An'an isn't going with you guys."
Before Qin Ningyi could ask why, Huo Rou walked in from behind and explained to An'an, "Ling Xiao is bringing Ruan Ruan over to play this afternoon."
An'an hugged Qin Ningyi's arm, his expression solicitous. "Dad, I promised Ruan Ruan I'd take her to the amusement park." He wasn't doing this for fun, An'an added silently in his heart. He looked at Huo Rou and Qin Ningyi; he was making a sacrifice for his parents' relationship!
"An'an is a man, and he keeps his word." An'an nodded and shook Qin Ningyi's hand. "Dad, you have to take good care of Mom."
"Of course, I'll take good care of my wife." Qin Ningyi looked at him, then said, "An'an, you need to take good care of Ruan Ruan too." Qin Ningyi lightly tapped An'an's forehead with a half-smile. His son, at such a young age, seemed to have already been charmed away.
"And also," An'an whispered into Qin Ningyi's ear, "Dad, you have to think hard about what gift to give Mom!"
The next day, they first sent off a jubilant An'an.
"I've been too conspicuous lately," Huo Rou whispered, reminding him. "You and An'an need to be extra vigilant. Bring all the people you have with you."
"Got it," Ling Xiao said, holding An'an in one arm and Ruan Ruan in the other. "Can't you trust me?"
"Let's go, little darling!" Ling Xiao couldn't help the familiar endearment slipping out, earning him a sharp glance from Qin Ningyi.
"Let's go too," Qin Ningyi said, taking Huo Rou's hand. It was time for him to enjoy some one-on-one time with Huo Rou.
On the plane, he contentedly admired Huo Rou's profile. Amidst the roar of the engines, Qin Ningyi saw the curtain next to him being pulled open. Zhao Hengyu took off his baseball cap and nodded gentlemanly at Qin Ningyi.