Outrageous! Who said my wife is vain?!

During the time Mingxi returned to her hometown, Chu Yu was also very busy, or rather, extremely busy.

Besides accompanying Lin Zhenghong and Zhao Ruoying to various cocktail parties and family and old friend gatherings, there were also many complicated matters to attend to at the company.

Especially since Burger King's fifteen branches are scheduled to open simultaneously on the eighth day of the first lunar month, a lot of work must be completed before the new year.

However, in order to ensure that the store can open normally, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Chu Yu set the start date for the fourth day of the first lunar month.

For the four days from the fourth to the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, those who wish to come to work should report in advance and will be paid eight times their normal salary. Employees from other places will have their round-trip travel and airfare reimbursed.

Those who are unwilling will not be forced; their personal wishes will be respected. Work will resume as normal on the eighth day of the Lunar New Year. Travel expenses and other such costs will be borne by the individuals themselves.

Would you be willing to work overtime during the Chinese New Year holiday with eight times the normal pay? If this topic were posted online, many people would say they wouldn't even accept ten times the normal pay. After all, who would go to work during the Chinese New Year holiday? They should stay at home and enjoy their vacation.

However, in reality, a large number of people would be willing and happy to go back to their hometown for the Spring Festival, even if they don't receive eight times the salary. They would rather stay alone in a rented room.

Lured by the promise of eight times the salary, 90% of the company's employees said they were willing to start work early.

Besides, both Lunar New Year's Eve and Lunar New Year's Day are holidays, so it won't affect their reunion with their families at all.

Many employees even said they were willing to work every single day of the Chinese New Year holiday because they love their jobs.

……

New Year's Eve.

Chu Yu's first New Year in this world felt much the same as his previous life.

Although he was an orphan in his previous life, he had the director of the orphanage, teachers, and friends to accompany him when he was young. When he grew up and became rich, even more people surrounded him. It was impossible for him to be lonely. With money, there were naturally plenty of people vying to accompany him.

The Lin family is considered to be a family that follows the old traditions quite well. On New Year's Eve, all members of the Lin family must go to the old Lin family house for New Year's Eve dinner and stay up all night.

Although the old lady and old man of the Lin family have passed away, this rule has not changed.

Lin Zhenghong has two brothers, and he is the second oldest. His eldest brother, Lin Zhengmao, inherited the real estate company left by their father and serves as its chairman. The other two brothers only receive dividends each year.

The third brother, Lin Zhengtu, opened a foreign trade company, but it doesn't seem to be doing very well. He's the kind of person who's all talk and no action, and he often takes advantage of his two older brothers.

Lin Zhengmao has one daughter and one son, both of whom are married and have children. Lin Zhengtu has two daughters and one son.

With three generations combined, this is quite a large family. On New Year's Day, they all gathered together, making it a little too lively.

After the New Year's Eve dinner, the Lin family began a traditional activity for Chinese people during the Spring Festival: playing cards. They chatted while playing cards, which is also a great way to communicate and connect with each other.

Chu Yu wasn't very interested in these things. He played a few rounds, chatted with everyone for a while, and then logged off.

Then I went to the second-floor balcony to admire the magnificent fireworks in the distance and enjoy some time alone.

Looking at the beautiful fireworks, for some reason, he suddenly thought of Mingxi.

If he were here, he would definitely keep taking pictures, and then ask Chu Yu to take a picture of him with the fireworks. Thinking of this, Chu Yu couldn't help but smile.

I took out my phone, pointed it at the sky, and "click!" A beautiful photo appeared on the screen. The fireworks in the photo looked like dazzling stars exploding in the night sky, or like giant flower balls unfolding and blooming in layers, absolutely gorgeous.

Chu Yu: [Photo]

Not long after the message was sent, the phone rang.

"Brother Chu, have you missed me?"

Chu Yu chuckled lightly, "Didn't you ask this question yesterday?"

"Just because I asked yesterday doesn't mean I can't ask again today? Did you miss me today? Tell me."

Yes, I miss you.

"That's more like it! Me too, I miss you so much! But I'm going back on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, haha! The fireworks in the photos are so beautiful! I really want to see them too!"

Mingxi's thoughts are so jumpy; before you know it, the next sentence is fireworks.

"I think it's beautiful too, so I took a picture to show you."

One sentence was enough to make Mingxi swoon. Look how much she loves him and can't live without him. She even wants to share watching fireworks with him.

"How about I watch the fireworks with you next year?"

"What about your parents? Don't you need to stay with them?"

Mingxi rolled her eyes at the mention of this. "Don't even mention it. A child who just came home is a treasure, but after a few days, he's just a weed. My mom was saying at the New Year's Eve dinner today that once I get married, she and my dad can go on a trip abroad during the next New Year and she won't have to stay at home anymore. She made it sound like I was a burden."

Hearing Mingxi's angry complaints, Chu Yu couldn't help but chuckle. "Then you should go back to Beijing soon and give them back their time together."

"Hmph! I won't come back next year. I'll give them their freedom and let them have their fun."

After saying that, Mingxi rolled her eyes and picked it up again. "Brother Chu~ We've never traveled together before. I really want to go to Europe with you~ Do you want to come with me?"

Making money is all about enjoying life, and Chu Yu quite likes traveling. "Okay, make a plan, see where you want to go, and go whenever you have time."

"Honey! You're the best! Yay!"

"So happy..." Chu Yu was interrupted by Ming Xi before he could finish speaking. "It's twelve o'clock, it's twelve o'clock! Happy New Year, my husband. I hope you will be healthy, have a thriving career, and love me even more in the new year."

"And spend even more money on me, buy me a big house," Mingxi silently repeated to herself.

How could the person opposite be so cute and endearing? Chu Yu thought to himself, and said, "Okay, Happy New Year to you too. I hope you are healthy and that all your wishes come true in the new year."

"As long as you love me well, that's enough." Mingxi said something that even she found a little cheesy.

Just then, Ye Wenya's voice came from outside the door, "Xixi, what are you doing hiding in the room all by yourself? Are you asleep? Come and eat some cake."

"Mom, wait a minute, I'll be right out."

"Brother Chu, my mother is calling me, so I'll have to talk to you later."

"Okay, go ahead."

"Give me a kiss before you hang up." Mingxi suddenly felt a little reluctant to hang up the phone and wanted Chu Yu to kiss him.

"..."

"Brother Chu, say something! Did you hang up? Who is this? I haven't finished speaking yet."

Mingxi was muttering to herself when she heard a "yao" from the other end of the phone. Mingxi was overjoyed; her big cat-like eyes crinkled with laughter. "Husband, I love you, I love you, yao yao yao!"

"Okay, that's really it for now, bye-bye."

"Okay, bye-bye~"

Mingxi, phone in hand, slipped on her slippers, humming a tune, and headed out of the room to eat cake! This year has truly been a great start!

……

After hanging up the phone, Chu Yu still had the smile he had when he was talking to Ming Xi on his face when a male voice suddenly sounded behind him.

"Third Brother!"

Chu Yu turned around and saw Lin Yitao with an indescribable smile on his face, leaning against a pillar not far away, standing there for an unknown amount of time.

Lin Yitao is Lin Zhengtu's only son, at least on the surface. He just graduated from university this year and started working at the Lin family's real estate company.

Chu Yu had almost no contact with him. In his memory, he only met him once when the Lin family found him and he was recognized as a relative.

However, Chu Yu did not have a good impression of him, though he never showed it on his face.

Lin Yitao must have heard the phone call earlier, which explains his expression now.

Chu Yu nodded casually at him. "Are you here to watch the fireworks too?"

Lin Yitao was somewhat surprised by his composure and deliberately teased, "Third Brother, are you hiding here talking on the phone with your girlfriend?"

"Didn't you hear everything?" Chu Yu replied with a smile, his expression unchanged.

This made Lin Yitao a little embarrassed. "No, it was time to eat dumplings, and when I saw you weren't there, I thought I'd look for you. You just hung up the phone when I came over, so I didn't hear anything."

He actually heard everything, but if he admits it now, it will make it seem like he was eavesdropping on someone's phone call.

Chu Yu, unsure whether to believe him or not, maintained the same expression, stepped forward, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Thank you for calling me. Let's go downstairs and have some dumplings."

After saying that, he turned and left, leaving Lin Yitao alone on the spot.

Lin Yitao watched his retreating figure, clenching his fists involuntarily, a surge of resentment rising within him. What was this country bumpkin, just found and back, so arrogant about?!

Could it be that he knows my identity? No, no one would deliberately tell him something like that, Lin Yitao thought to himself.

Then, adjusting her expression, she chased after him, calling out, "Third Brother, wait for me!"