A whirlwind marriage with a high-ranking official: Lights out, don't force me to take the initi

The cafeteria was unusually crowded today. A window that usually only takes a few minutes to reach took more than ten minutes to get there.

Ye Wenxi stood in the middle of the line and looked ahead.

In the glass display case, there were fried ribbonfish, braised pork ribs, and stir-fried pork slices—all her favorite dishes.

Normally, I'd be lucky to have even one of these things, but today I have them all.

The variety of dishes in the cafeteria has increased considerably, with meat and vegetables, stir-fries, stews, and salads, and even several large plates of steaming dumplings.

Presumably, the troops who came to participate in the exercise have arrived, so the food in the canteen has been upgraded accordingly.

When it was finally her turn, Ye Wenxi didn't hesitate and pointed to the three dishes:

"Comrade, please take this, this, and this."

"I don't need too much, I'll eat it all by myself."

The cook, holding a spoon, looked at her and said, "Comrade, it's the same price whether you take a lot or a little."

"Yes, I know, I'm afraid it will be a waste if there are any left over," Ye Wenxi quickly added.

"Okay, I'll give you a smaller portion of each."

The chef deftly scooped a small spoonful of each item for her, still filling the large box to the brim.

When they arrived at the main food window, Ye Wenxi ordered a serving of dumplings as usual, but only a few.

Her extravagant way of serving food left the two elderly women queuing behind her speechless.

The two family members exchanged glances and whispered among themselves.

"Oh my god, look at all that variety of meat dishes, and you only want a little bit of each?"

"Did her family's money grow on trees? They really don't know how to manage money..."

"Yeah, whose wife is this? She's pretty, but how come she's such a spendthrift?"

Before long, they saw Ye Wenxi carrying her dumpling box and food, finding an empty seat by the window, and quietly eating.

"Look, she's eating all by herself?"

"That's so tempting!"

"That's right. My grandson got a perfect score on his final exams this time, so I gritted my teeth and got him a serving of pork ribs. Only a kid can eat two pieces."

"How could we adults bear to eat even one piece? Would we even live a normal life?"

The two shook their heads as they talked, glancing at Ye Wenxi every now and then.

Just then, another woman carrying a rice bowl passed by and overheard their conversation.

The woman, who had lived in the courtyard longer, paused, moved closer, and lowered her voice:

"Sister Sun, Aunt Li, you two don't know who she is, do you?"

"Who is it?" Sister Sun asked hurriedly.

"Hey, you're new here, you don't know, he's a celebrity in our residential compound."

The woman nodded towards Ye Wenxi, her tone slightly sour.

"Hiring workers, running a clothing store, and selling clothes."

"I heard she even accepts gifts!" The sister-in-law lowered her voice even further.

"The other day at the mailroom, we received a huge box of stuff from the boss—canned goods, candy, good wine... wow, what a sight!"

When the sister-in-law heard what Sister Sun said, she opened her mouth in surprise.

Selling clothes? Hiring workers? And accepting gifts?

Isn't this just... capitalist behavior combined with speculation?

How dare they do this so openly in this compound?

Several old women, carrying their rice bowls, walked out of the canteen while whispering amongst themselves, their eyes and mouths practically glancing towards the South Heaven Gate.

Ye Wenxi was gnawing on ribs with her head down when she turned her head and met the gazes of several people.

The men were taken aback at first, their eyes darting around, a hint of panic at being caught red-handed.

But then, they put on a self-righteous act, saying, "We didn't say anything wrong."

"puff!"

Ye Wenxi forcefully spat out the bone from her mouth.

"Snapped!"

The bone landed with a loud thud on the edge of the plate, causing the old women a few steps away to shrug and quickly turn to leave.

Ye Wenxi chewed on the cartilage in her mouth, making a crunching sound.

She wouldn't let a few idle words affect her appetite.

Just as they were enjoying their meal, their gaze drifted to an inconspicuous little door in the corner of the cafeteria.

That's the passageway leading to the inner kitchenette and private rooms.

Ye Wenxi pondered, "I've been in the compound for so long, but I've never been inside before."

I wonder what delicious dishes can be made in a small kitchen?

She'll find a chance to go too, and when she orders food, she'll only have sweet and sour pork!

She was deep in thought about the recipes, unaware that in the private room just a wall away, the atmosphere had become somewhat awkward because someone had mentioned her earlier.

……

"Hahahahaha!"

A burst of laughter erupted from Chen Yuanchuan's mouth, breaking the brief silence.

"That's right! Our Battalion Commander Lu's wife is no ordinary person."

Chen Yuanchuan, sweating profusely, laughed heartily as he tried to smooth things over.

"Section Chief Su's assessment of her as a 'beauty' is not an exaggeration at all!"

While he was talking, he was actually kicking Lu Weidong under the table several times, almost bruising his calves.

"Sigh, speaking of which, I just remembered something I need to mention about her."

Chen Yuanchuan smoothly took over the conversation, pressing down with one hand to indicate that the two standing people should sit down first.

His smile faded slightly, and he adopted a more serious tone.

The tense atmosphere between the two was suppressed.

Chen Yuanchuan steered the conversation to the country's latest economic policies.

Then they talked about Ye Wenxi's clothing company and his advertising design capabilities.

He also mentioned that he had talked about this with Wei Changzheng, the head of the publicity department, a few days ago.

"Old Wei also told me that the city's Light Industry Bureau had given her a formal design consultant appointment letter, and the terms offered were quite good."

"They simply didn't accept the offer and insisted on following the path they had devised themselves."

He shook his head, as if expressing both admiration and a sense of awe: "Such decisiveness and courage are rare even among men!"

The leaders at the table couldn't help but nod in agreement.

Putting aside gender and identity, this grasp of timing, clear-headed adherence to one's own path, and courage to give up the temptation of a "secure job" are indeed admirable.

This goes beyond simply saying "the family members are capable"; it also subtly touches upon a certain admirable quality and ability.

"Old Chen is right," one of the cadres chimed in.

"I was also present at the last meeting of the publicity department. I was quite surprised at the time; I didn't expect that there was such a capable person hidden in our family compound."

"There's something even more impressive!" Chen Yuanchuan said with a smile as the atmosphere eased.

His tone carried a hint of familiarity with family and an almost imperceptible pride.

"To be honest, my wife Yunxia also got involved in this matter and helped out. They did encounter some real problems recently."

"Unexpectedly, this question not only didn't stump her, but it also gave me another pleasant surprise."

Chen Yuanchuan tapped the table, his tone tinged with excitement.

"Guess what?"

The leaders present were all intrigued.

"Oh? Tell me about it!"

Fortunately, this was an informal exchange, so everyone continued the conversation by focusing on the policy trends.

During this process, Zhou Xuchen listened with exceptional focus.

The corners of his mouth even unconsciously curved into a small arc, without him even noticing.

Sure enough, that's exactly how she is.

This perfectly matched the figure in his memory and impression, even more vivid and dazzling.

On the contrary, Su Feng was trying his best to suppress a slight shock in his eyes.

He knew Ye Wenxi was no ordinary person.

But he didn't expect that she could do this much.

"What a coincidence, I've been carrying this with me all along."

Chen Yuanchuan turned around and took out the "draft plan" for the mutual aid society from his bag.

"I'm going to read something to you."