"Xiao Li, you're amazing. Brother Hui will eat well from now on."
Guo Xu Yang gave Xiao Li a thumbs-up.
"This is all thanks to Lili's help; I don't have that kind of skill. I only made these few cold dishes."
"Lili, you're incredible. You can truly manage both the home and the kitchen. Whoever marries you will be blessed," Guo Xu Yang said.
Xu Lili smiled shyly and said, "Everyone, please taste it and see. Just don't find my cooking too bad."
"It looks incredibly appetizing, it must be delicious.
I didn't expect you to be not only highly educated and capable, but also to have first-class culinary skills. Amazing."
"Manager Guo, please don't praise me any further. If you do, I'll float up to the sky," Xu Lili said with a smile.
"Come, come, everyone. Welcome Yang Zi and the two beautiful ladies as our guests. Let's toast!" Guo Xu Hui raised his glass.
"Cheers. Today is a happy occasion, we won't go home until we're drunk," Guo Xu Yang said, finishing his drink in one gulp.
Xiao Yun and the others gently sipped their red wine.
"Come, let's eat, let's eat. Try Lili's cooking!"
As the hostess, Xiao Li invited everyone to pick up their chopsticks and try the dishes.
"Mmm, this stir-fried chicken is cooked to perfection – tender but not tough, and incredibly soft.
Especially this small chili; it reminds me of home. Everyone, please try it."
Guo Xu Yang picked up a piece of stir-fried chicken and ate it, saying.
"It is indeed very good. Where is Lili's hometown?
This stir-fried chicken you made is very similar to what my brother described. It truly tastes like home," Guo Xu Hui asked.
"My hometown is Mai Cheng.
But I haven't been back in a long time.
I haven't returned since I left for university," Xu Lili replied.
"You haven't been back? Don't you miss your family?" Xiao Li asked, puzzled.
"I have no one at home. I grew up with my grandmother.
My grandmother passed away the year I got into university. So, I haven't been back since then.
I've been working hard on my own. Fortunately, I met Manager Guo and Manager Xiao, who have given me a chance to earn a living."
The others were surprised by Xu Lili's tragic background and sighed in sympathy.
"Lili, you can come and stay with me from now on.
If you hadn't mentioned it today, I wouldn't have known you were working hard all by yourself," Xiao Li said.
"Thank you, Manager Xiao. I'm already used to living on my own these past few years."
"Don't be so formal. My place is spacious and can accommodate you.
If it weren't for Yang Zi, neither Brother Hui nor I would be living in a villa like this.
This was a gift from a friend of Yang Zi's," Xiao Li said.
"Thank you, but really, Manager Xiao. Besides, you just got married, and it wouldn't be appropriate for me to move in," Xu Lili declined.
"Well, Lili, if you don't mind, you can come and stay at my place.
My house isn't far from here," Guo Xu Yang said.
As soon as Guo Xu Yang finished speaking, Xiao Yun stepped on his foot.
It was understandable why Xiao Yun was upset.
Wang Zhe Villa had hired Xia Li to help safeguard the rough jade, but she ended up in bed with someone.
Now, they were suggesting a beautiful young woman move into the villa here, so of course, Xiao Yun was displeased.
This was a case of the drunkard's intention not being the wine; he had ulterior motives.
She was determined not to let him succeed. Xiao Yun vowed to herself.
"Thank you, Manager Guo, but I don't need to. I'm quite happy living in my rented apartment," Xu Lili politely refused.
"Lili is right. It wouldn't look good for a single girl to move into your place.
Do you have any intentions towards Lili?"
Xiao Yun looked at Guo Xu Yang and asked.
"What intentions could I possibly have? Are you underestimating me?
I just felt it would be inconvenient for Lili, being a young woman alone outside.
Our villa is empty anyway, so she can move in and help keep an eye on things.
Speaking of which, that reminds me, has the west villa been renovated yet?
Didn't Manager Cheng say they would renovate this villa along with Wang Zhe Villa last time?" Guo Xu Yang asked.
"How would I know about that?
Since we went to Kyoto last time, I haven't been apart from you until today.
You can ask Manager Cheng tonight," Xiao Yun replied, a bit annoyed.
"Okay. Lili, what do you say? Come to my place?
It's in the east villa.
You can commute with Brother Hui and the others from now on."
"Really, there's no need. Thank you for your kind offer, Manager Guo." Xu Lili refused again.
She understood clearly the implication of Xiao Yun's words. She didn't want her to move in.
If she didn't have the foresight to push forward, she would be the one to suffer in the end.
Although Guo Xu Hui was the general manager of the 4S store, all matters in the provincial capital were managed by Xiao Yun.
Xu Lili wasn't meeting Xiao Yun for the first time.
Although she hadn't met Guo Xu Yang many times, it wasn't easy to forget a man who was both wealthy and handsome.
She knew the relationship between Guo Xu Yang and Xiao Yun.
She had known it from the first team-building event.
Although Guo Xu Yang paid little attention to her, she had paid considerable attention to him.
She had noticed the women who appeared with Guo Xu Yang last time.
The time was not yet ripe, and she couldn't jump in headfirst.
It was like fishing; you couldn't use brute force, you had to use finesse.
Using brute force would break the fishing line.
Using finesse would reel in the fish.
This was especially true for relationships between men and women.
Things that were too easily obtained were not cherished. Only those pursued through great hardship were treasured.
"Since Lili has said no, don't force it," Xiao Yun said.
"Alright. It's not easy for a girl to make a living on her own.
If you have any difficulties in the future, you can directly ask Brother Hui or Xiao Li.
If you still can't resolve them, you can contact me. Brother Hui has my number," Guo Xu Yang said.
"Thank you, Manager Guo. Please don't be angry if I bother you then."
"Not at all. Feel free to call."
The dinner was very enjoyable. Xu Lili's cooking had truly impressed them all, and they praised her culinary skills.
"Lili, next time I host a dinner, you absolutely must come and be my head chef.
Your cooking is so delicious, it's comparable to that of hotel chefs," Xiao Li said.
"No problem. As long as Manager Xiao asks me, I will come."
"Have we all finished eating? If so, let's go back and rest.
Everyone, come to Jun Yue Lai tonight to discuss Brother Hui and Xiao Li's wedding.
Brother Hui, bring everyone who needs to help. Let's get acquainted so we can arrange things more easily," Guo Xu Yang said.
"No problem. They're all good-looking young men and women from the store, they'll be easy to manage. They'll come as soon as they're called."
"Then it's settled. We'll head back first and won't help you clean up," Guo Xu Yang said, standing up.
"Lili, can you help see Yang Zi and the others out?" Xiao Li said.
"No need, it's just a short walk. You guys clean up. We're leaving."
Xu Lili quickly came forward, wanting to support him.
However, Xiao Yun blocked her.
"I'll support him; he hasn't drunk much. I know his alcohol tolerance. You help Xiao Li clean up; we're leaving."
Xiao Yun said, helping Guo Xu Yang into the car.
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