Why did the system take my request to take photos with a cosplayer seriously?

Wenjing hurriedly went to take a shower, Huaqing sat on the sofa to rest, and Linman went to the kitchen to pour a few glasses of warm water and brought them out.

Ding Heng opened his phone, and Zhao Yanxi bombarded him with a barrage of emojis starting from midnight, the last one being a voice message.

"Brother Ding Heng!!! Happy New Year! Happy New Year! Happy New Year! Am I the first one to wish you a Happy New Year? I must be, right? I definitely am! Am I a good boy? Praise me, praise me, praise me!"

Zhao Yanxi's lively personality always makes people happy. Ding Heng's lips curled up as he pressed the voice button.

"Sweetie. Go to sleep early, we'll chat again tomorrow."

The message was sent out and received a reply almost instantly.

"No way~ Let's chat for another five yuan! I missed you so much today. All my relatives kept asking me all sorts of questions, it was so annoying. My uncle even asked me why I didn't come. Didn't you say you'd pick me up on the second day of the Lunar New Year? Brother Ding Heng, you wouldn't lie to me, would you?"

Another long string of voice messages came out in a rapid-fire manner.

Before Ding Heng could reply, the bathroom door opened.

Wenjing dried her hair and came to Ding Heng's side.

"Yan hope?"

"Ah."

Ding Heng turned his phone screen towards her.

Wenjing leaned over to take a look, and next to Zhao Yanxi's profile picture, the number of unread messages was still rising rapidly.

She laughed out loud: "Can't she just stay quiet for a moment?"

"If she were quiet, she wouldn't be herself."

Ding Heng put away his phone and pressed the voice button: "You came early on the second day of the Lunar New Year, so you should keep your word. Go to sleep now, we have to get up early tomorrow to visit relatives and friends."

This time, Zhao Yanxi didn't reply immediately. She was probably satisfied and sent a [Little cat sleeping peacefully.jpg] emoji before falling silent completely.

……

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, before dawn, the sound of firecrackers could be heard sporadically outside the window.

Ding Heng opened his eyes and saw Hua Qing's back of the head. Lin Man was nestled on his other side, fast asleep. Wen Jing was curled up on top of him.

He carefully freed himself from the three men's entanglement and got out of bed to wash up.

After changing my clothes, I went downstairs and turned on my phone. The screen was filled with New Year's greetings.

Half an hour later, Hua Qing was the first to come downstairs, wearing a light red modified Hanfu, which looked more festive than usual.

"Happy New Year."

"Happy New Year."

Ding Heng complimented, "Senior, you look beautiful today."

"Glib-tongued..."

Hua Qing picked up the water glass on the table and took a sip, her ears turning slightly red.

Lin Man came down second, wearing a wine-red velvet dress, her long hair flowing freely, exuding a languid and alluring charm.

She walked behind Ding Heng, bent down, and gently kissed him on the cheek.

Happy New Year, boss!

"Happy New Year."

Wenjing was the last one, wearing a simple bright red sweatshirt, with two braids hanging down in front of her chest, looking well-behaved and cute.

"Happy New Year."

"Happy New Year."

Ding Heng pinched the little rabbit's cheek.

The group then went to their maternal grandparents' house for lunch, and left at 1 p.m.

Back home, the girls collapsed on the sofa, none of them wanting to move.

"boring……"

Lin Man was the first to speak: "The house feels so much quieter without Yan hope around."

Wenjing chimed in, "Indeed, the house is always lively when she's around."

Without Zhao Yanxi, the group did seem less energetic.

Lin Man suddenly sat up: "Shall we play mahjong?"

Wenjing blinked: "I can't."

"It's okay, I'll teach you."

Lin Man had already started making arrangements: "It's very simple, draw cards, play cards, and if you can get a combination, you win."

"But……"

"No buts, we're just idling around anyway."

Hua Qing didn't object, and the group moved to the entertainment room and turned on the automatic mahjong machine.

Just as Lin Man was about to begin teaching, a message popped up on her phone.

During the Chinese New Year holiday, her work phone was switched off, and not many people could contact her.

"Boss, Secretary Huang."

Lin Man turned her phone screen towards Ding Heng: "I wanted to wish you a Happy New Year, and I was wondering if you were home."

Ding Heng leaned back in his chair: "Is she in Xingcheng?"

"Um... I took a flight very early this morning and came here specifically for this purpose."

"Then let her come."

Lin Man nodded, then turned on her work phone, preparing to take a quick look.

As soon as I turned on the computer, the notifications started ringing non-stop.

Lin Man smiled wryly: "Boss, there are still quite a few people who want to come and wish you a Happy New Year."

Ding Heng asked calmly, "Is there anything particularly important?"

Lin Man scrolled through the message list and shook her head: "It's nothing, most of them are people who received our investment, probably trying to get on our good side..."

A brief reply is fine.

"okay."

Lin Man responded and her fingers flew across the screen.

The mahjong game was put on hold for the time being, and Wenjing quickly went to prepare melon seeds, peanuts, and candies to entertain the guests.

An hour later, Secretary Huang arrived, placed the gift box neatly on the entryway cabinet, changed her shoes, and came in.

"Mr. Ding, Happy New Year."

She stopped in front of Ding Heng, bowed slightly, and spoke in a more respectful tone than usual.

"Happy New Year."

Ding Heng raised his hand: "Sit down, don't stand."

Secretary Huang sat down properly, and Wenjing poured her a cup of hot tea.

"Mr. Ding."

"Ah."

"About last time..."

She said sincerely, "I thought about it for a long time after I got back, and the more I thought about it, the more guilty I felt... No matter what the reason, I was wrong. I came here today firstly to wish you a Happy New Year, and secondly to ask for punishment."

Ding Heng didn't speak, waiting for her to continue.

"I will voluntarily deduct my salary and bonus next year. Consider it a lesson for myself and an explanation to the company."

From Secretary Huang's perspective, the more she thought about it, the more frightened she became.

How exactly did Ding Heng manage to track down those funds of hers?

She believed that her actions were flawless, layered and nested, and had passed through several intermediaries.

But Ding Heng was able to find it!

Not only did they find out the details, but they also knew the specific amount, the time, and the counterparty.

The boss didn't take it seriously and just let it go, which made her feel uneasy.

Ding Heng picked up his teacup and took a sip: "Manager Huang, you've known Aunt Qu Zhen for so many years, you should know her temper. The fact that she's willing to speak up for you means she thinks you can still be saved."

Secretary Huang did not respond.

"I don't like to bring up the past. You took the initiative to admit your mistake, and I've seen your attitude. You don't have to work for me for free for a year; at least keep your basic salary."

Ding Heng put down his teacup: "Consider the deducted bonuses and profit sharing as bonuses for your subordinates. Consider it a lesson you learned!"

Secretary Huang said in a panic, "Mr. Ding, I..."

"okay."

Ding Heng waved his hand, "It's the New Year, let's not talk about these things. You've flown all this way, let's have dinner together tonight?"

"I wouldn't dare disturb you..."

Secretary Huang stood up and bowed: "Thank you, Mr. Ding, for your magnanimity."

After seeing Secretary Huang off, the doorbell rang again; this time it was Wen Shu.

When she entered, Wenjing was about to go out to buy some seasonings. The two sisters met in the entryway and were both stunned for a moment.

"Xiao Shu, you're here?"

Wenjing asked in surprise, "Why didn't you say hello to me?"

"Come and wish your brother-in-law a Happy New Year."

Wen Shu spoke naturally as she changed into her slippers and walked inside: "What's wrong, sis? Aren't you welcome?"

"no……"