Before he died, my grandfather forced me to marry the richest man in the capital.

Renlairenwang Hot Pot Restaurant.

The torrential rain and cold air outside created a stark contrast with the temperature in the private room of the hot pot restaurant.

The two of them didn't sit in a corner of the lobby today, but instead requested a private room.

The reason is that it's too cold today, and there are no seats left in the lobby.

While eating, Su Xue tried to distract her best friend: "Winter and hot pot are a perfect match! Winter is all about being warm and cozy. A hot pot meal today will make you happy for a whole week."

Tang Junyao consoled herself, and after figuring things out, she stopped dwelling on the issue and smiled, saying, "All you do is eat designer brands."

Su Xue was actually quite happy because her best friend had teased her, which meant she wasn't feeling so down anymore. She chuckled and said, "That's right. Food and clothing are important things, and of course, delivering a baby is also a major event in my life. Welcoming a new life is the happiest thing for me."

A moment later, the waiter wheeled in a shelf overflowing with ingredients. Tang Junyao couldn't help but click her tongue in amazement: "Ma'am, did you order every single ingredient in the hot pot restaurant? Are you sure... you can finish it all?"

Looking at Su Xue across from him, he had an incredulous expression.

Su Xuecan chuckled, "Turning grief into appetite? You're going abroad next year, so let's have a meal together, it's a rare opportunity."

Tang Junyao: Am I not coming back?

She shook her head and started serving the dishes.

Su Xue, seeing everyone happily enjoying their food, said to her best friend across the table, who was serving the food, "Put some gluten puffs, cheese rice cakes, beef rolls, shrimp paste, egg rolls, and some sliced ​​fish, fermented tofu, and spinach. Didn't we order any drinks? Yao Yao, what would you like to drink?"

Tang Junyao was still a little worried, having cooked so much food all at once. "I'm easygoing, order whatever you like. I've really cooked a lot, so you'll have to eat it even if you can't finish it."

I've already added a little of everything, so don't even think about canceling it later.

"Don't worry, I haven't eaten breakfast or lunch yet. I can finish it all, I'll take it from you."

"Am I being stingy? I'm just worried you won't be able to finish it and it will go to waste. Wasting food is shameful, you know? Do you want me to give you a lesson on compassion for farmers?"

"No, hurry up and eat this beef roll, it's delicious and very tender." Su Xue used serving chopsticks to pick up a little meat and put it into her bowl.

Su Xue suggested, "How about we get some beer and have a little drink?"

Upon hearing this, Tang Junyao nearly choked on the spiciness. "Cough cough cough... Big sister, you should just have yogurt or a drink. Think about your brother, and you won't want to have a little drink."

As expected, Su Yu decisively gave up. "Oh well, let's drink double grapefruit juice then."

We ordered four bottles of drinks.

Tang Junyao is not picky; either is fine.

Halfway through the hot pot meal, Su Xue was already full, but there were still half the ingredients left on the shelf, which was a bit of a slap in the face.

I overestimated my stomach capacity.

Tang Junyao looked up and saw Su Xue with her face flushed from the heat of the heater, burping.

She chuckled, an uncontrollable smile playing on her lips. "Aren't you going to slap me in the face? I told you we couldn't finish it, but you insisted on eating anyway. What are we going to do now?"

Looking at the half-eaten food on the shelf, I felt a headache coming on. Why was I so uncooperative today? It was like being slapped in the face.

Su Xue's mind raced, and she said with a grin, "How about... I call my brother over to eat some, and I'll clean the bottom of the pot?"

"You can call me if you want, I'm not calling you. We've already eaten several rounds." She was a little embarrassed to call out.

For the sake of half the ingredients, Su Xuexin steeled herself, "I'll do it. You can't return this, can you? I've already cooked every single dish."

Tang Junyao: You're only just finding out about this?

She opened her contacts and made a call. "Hey bro, where are you? Are you hungry? Yao Yao and I are having hot pot, want to order some?"

"Okay, then we'll wait for you."

During this time, Tang Junyao suggested replacing the pot base with a new one, but Su Xue wouldn't allow it, saying it would be a waste of money.

Su Yu had just finished talking with a client and was preparing to return to the company.

He said to Qin Kai in front of him, "Let's go to the bustling hot pot restaurant."

Qin Kai, in the driver's seat, couldn't help but wonder, "President Su, there's a meeting you need to chair in 30 minutes."

"Let's postpone it until tomorrow morning. Everyone has been working hard these past few days, so we won't be working overtime today."

This was the first time Qin Kai had ever encountered a boss who would put aside official business for personal matters after following Su Yu for so many years.

They're eating hot pot again? What's going on here?

Qin Kai had a million questions in his mind, but he still turned on the navigation, started the car, and drove towards the hot pot restaurant.

Su Xue sent her brother a room number.

She then began to diligently calculate the time Su Yu would arrive, preparing his favorite dishes.

Tang Junyao suggested again, "Xiaoxue, why don't you change the bottom of the pot?"

"My brother doesn't care, so I can rest assured."

About 15 minutes later, Qin Kai parked the car in front of the hot pot restaurant and turned to him, saying, "Mr. Su, there are a lot of cars here. I'll go find a parking space."

"Okay, park the car and come in, let's eat together."

"Okay, sure."

Qin Kai and Su Yu have known each other for many years; they are both superior and subordinate and friends.

The reason is that Qin Kai was poached by Su Yu from another company at a high price. However, Qin Kai's name has the same part as Xu Mingkai's, so many people think that Su Yu did it on purpose. Ji Hancheng drives a Maybach, and Qin Kai also drives a Maybach. Ji Hancheng's assistant is named A Kai, and Qin Kai's assistant is also named A Kai. It seems that there is hostility everywhere.

This makes it seem even more like the two are irreconcilable enemies and fiercely competitive.

Su Yu got out of the car and straightened his coat and scarf; it was still a bit cold in the chilly wind.

He opened the door to the private room, his gaze immediately landing on the woman in the irregular blue sweater. Her hair was haphazardly tied into a bun, presumably for convenience while eating.

"Brother, why are you so fast? I just cooked your favorite dishes. Is it too cold? I've already set everything out for you, and the sauces are your favorites too."

Su Yu sat down next to Su Xue, trying to glean something from his younger sister: "You haven't done anything to wrong me, have you?"

Tang Junyao couldn't bear to look at Su Xue's fawning and obsequious manner and felt a little embarrassed: "Brother Su Yu, we ate some beforehand, would you like to change to a new hot pot base?"

Hearing the sound, Su Yu glanced at the soup pot and couldn't help but smile. "It's alright, is there anything to drink?"

Tang Junyao picked up a bottle of grapefruit juice from the shelf. "Brother Su Yu, would you like this?"

Su Yu extended his slender hand to take the drink. "Okay, are you all full?"

Su Xue: "Cough cough cough, I... I'm a little full." She lowered her head guiltily.

Tang Junyao was also a little embarrassed. After all, they had already eaten their way around the restaurant. In a moment of impulsiveness, she hadn't stopped her stupid behavior: "I'll eat a little more with you."

Su Yu took her chopsticks and said, "Don't force yourself if you're full. Don't worry about your stomach. Give me these. My assistant will be here soon."

Su Xue: "Then I'll order some more food; it probably won't be enough for the two of you."

"Okay, go ahead."

After saying that, he picked up the plate and sat down next to Tang Junyao. "My assistant is a bit shy and not very talkative. You probably don't know her. Let her sit with Xiaoxue."

Tang Junyao was easygoing and didn't care much about it; it wasn't a difficult task. "Sure," she said.

He busied himself tidying up the things around his table, wiping them with tissues, and piling unnecessary plates on the shelf.

"Brother Su Yu, would you like to get a different drink? This one is a bit sour, but it tastes pretty good. You might not like it."

"It's okay, it's nice to try things that girls like once in a while. How's your application to study abroad coming along?"

"I've already signed the contract and I'm ready to give it a try. I feel this is a rare opportunity and I don't want to miss it."

Su Yu snapped out of his daze after a moment, "Yeah, that's good, keep it up."

Tang Junyao smiled, her smile as bright as the stars. "I will."