Su Wanru felt it was a waste of talent at first hearing, and she indeed wanted to find someone with a finance background. Coincidentally, one was right in front of her, and she immediately became interested.
"Miss Su, you flatter me. I'm just a nominal figure, and I don't really know much," Xiao Li's face blushed with nervousness upon hearing the praise, making her appear even more anxious.
Su Wanru saw through it all. "Stop being so modest. I genuinely believe being an assistant is beneath you. I mean it, want to come with me?"
After speaking, she glanced at Wu Haoyu and then at Xiao Li's flustered state, waiting to see if anyone would step in to help her out.
Su Wanru could clearly sense that Wu Haoyu had something to say, but he just wouldn't speak up, which truly made her anxious.
Liu Yifeng also seemed to understand Su Wanru's intentions. He raised an eyebrow slightly, looking as though he was waiting for a good show.
Time ticked by, and it was evident that Xiao Li was in a dilemma. However, Wu Haoyu remained silent, not stepping in to ease the situation, leaving Su Wanru quite speechless.
"Alright, I see you're troubled. I won't tease you anymore. You should stay with President Wu," Su Wanru finally couldn't bear to see the young girl so embarrassed and spoke up to help explain.
Afterward, she looked at Liu Yifeng helplessly. He also shook his head with a sigh, and she instantly understood his meaning.
When the dishes arrived, everyone chatted about company work. Xiao Li, however, ate very demurely by herself, taking whatever dish was passed to her.
Su Wanru suddenly gave Liu Yifeng a look, her eyes conveying disdain and even a hint of blame.
"This young lady Xiao Li is good; she seems very loyal to you." Liu Yifeng, seemingly having received Su Wanru's signal, followed Wu Haoyu when he got up to go to the restroom.
He didn't know how to bring it up, so he could only casually mention it, observing Wu Haoyu's state.
"Brother Liu, I know what you mean. I wanted to say something at the time, but I'm currently only considering my work and nothing else."
Hearing Wu Haoyu's words, Liu Yifeng understood. He could see Wu Haoyu's dedication to his work, and as an outsider, he couldn't say much.
As they returned, Su Wanru and Assistant Xiao Li were no longer in the private room, presumably having gone to the restroom.
"Do you like your boss?"
Su Wanru saw Xiao Li's humble demeanor and suddenly felt she shouldn't be like this. Despite her good education, she was still serving a man who wouldn't speak up for her.
Xiao Li was stunned. "Sister Wanru, you can tell?" Her eyes widened in panic, appearing shy upon hearing such a statement.
Seeing Xiao Li's reaction, Su Wanru shook her head with a smile. "You, it's all written on your face. That Wu Haoyu can definitely see it; he just doesn't say it. You surely know this, so why are you still foolishly following him?"
Su Wanru said this out of pity, regretting the youth of another woman. If he could see her efforts, it would be worth celebrating. But if he clearly saw them and pretended not to, it was an absolute waste.
"Sister Wanru, you've misunderstood. President Wu isn't that kind of person. He's usually very good to me. Perhaps because there are too many people today, he felt awkward. I also know he prioritizes work right now, and I'm willing to wait for him."
Hearing Su Wanru's words, Xiao Li immediately retorted, showing how deeply she cared for Wu Haoyu.
"Alas, you're truly deeply infatuated. What I said is true. If you ever need anything, you can contact me directly."
Su Wanru handed Xiao Li a business card before returning to the private room.
Liu Yifeng looked at Su Wanru with a puzzled expression, as if asking what she had done with Xiao Li.
"This meal was very enjoyable. Brother Liu, Sister Wanru, let's gather more often when we have time so we can communicate properly."
Su Wanru said nothing, only glancing at Liu Yifeng.
"Of course, no problem. We'll be leaving then. Please be careful on your way back." Liu Yifeng responded to Wu Haoyu's question helplessly.
In the car, Su Wanru remained silent. Liu Yifeng felt the atmosphere was off. He glanced at Tong Tong, who was engrossed in playing with a model toy. He felt awkward being caught in the middle.
"What? Not satisfied with President Wu?" Last time at the villa, they were only discussing business matters, and Su Wanru had found the young man quite capable.
But seeing Xiao Li like this today, she instantly felt it wasn't worth it.
"It's not about satisfaction or dissatisfaction. It's just that it doesn't seem worth it. He must see Xiao Li's efforts, yet he says nothing, offers no response. If it were me, I would have quit long ago."
Liu Yifeng nodded. "Indeed, it puts the young lady in a difficult position. But it's her choice. Perhaps Brother Wu has reasons that make her choose this way. You know, one shouldn't just look at the surface."
"I knew it. It's useless talking to you. You men are all in cahoots," Su Wanru said with a sigh of helplessness, seemingly not too pleased with his answer.
Liu Yifeng just smiled and was about to say something when Tong Tong interrupted him.
"Yes, Auntie. Uncle Wu is actually very good. He probably just wants to build his career first and then consider marriage. But Sister Xiao Li is also very good and is willing to wait for Uncle Wu. I believe they will be together in the future."
In fact, at the model toy factory, when Tong Tong saw Xiao Li and Wu Haoyu, he had already cast a fortune for them. Although they weren't together yet, their future days would be happy.
Hearing Tong Tong speak, Liu Yifeng understood immediately. "See? Children see the most genuine things. So, you shouldn't worry unnecessarily."
Su Wanru sighed. "See, I told you men are all in cahoots. You two father and son are saying the same thing. Alas, what can I say? I just feel pity for us women."
Liu Yifeng said nothing, just smiled and patted Su Wanru's shoulder. Then they arrived home.
"Grandpa, the braised pork we ate today was delicious! But Tong Tong still likes Grandpa's cooking." Tong Tong ran to hug Liu Chunsheng, who was waiting for them at the door, and recounted the day's events.
Liu Chunsheng let out a hearty laugh. "Okay, Grandpa will make it for Tong Tong tomorrow, alright?"