diskusbooks Chapter 208 The Heartwarming Comfort of a Cozy Home
Chapter 208 The Heartwarming Comfort of a Cozy Home
Night fell like a giant, deep blue ribbon, gently enveloping the city. As dusk settled and neon lights flickered, the city's unique vibrancy and bustle were revealed. Li Yuan, exhausted after a long day, slowly made her way to her apartment building.
As soon as she opened the door, a rich aroma of food wafted out, instantly dispelling the slight chill that had enveloped her. She quickly changed her shoes and looked up to see a tall, familiar figure busily working in the kitchen—it was Liu Xuan, her current husband.
"Honey, you're finally back!" Liu Xuan peeked out from the noise, a bright smile on his face, his eyes crinkling into crescents. "Quickly wash your hands and try my new signature dish that I learned today!"
Li Yuan's lips curled into a warm smile, and the day's fatigue seemed to lessen in that instant. She walked into the kitchen, looked at the delicious-looking dishes on the stove, and exclaimed sincerely, "Wow, this looks so appetizing! Your cooking skills are almost on par with a five-star chef!"
Liu Xuan raised his eyebrows smugly and said with a smile, "Of course! I've put in a lot of effort to make my darling happy with her food! Here, try this sweet and sour pork ribs first, and see if it meets your 'food standards'." As he spoke, he picked up a piece of pork rib and held it to Li Yuan's mouth.
Li Yuan smiled, opened her mouth, and took a small bite. The tender and juicy ribs released a wonderful flavor in her mouth. She squinted her eyes in satisfaction and said indistinctly, "Mmm~ It's so delicious, the taste is absolutely amazing! Did you secretly go to New Oriental for further studies?"
Liu Xuan laughed heartily, "I'm just naturally gifted, I'm self-taught. Come on, sit down and eat, let's chat while we eat." The two sat down at the table, and Liu Xuan kept putting food on Li Yuan's plate, saying, "Eat more, you've gotten so thin lately from being so busy."
Looking at her considerate husband, Li Yuan was deeply moved. However, thinking about the unpleasant incident involving Wang Qiang earlier that day, her smile gradually faded, replaced by a look of helplessness and annoyance.
Liu Xuan keenly noticed Li Yuan's change in mood and asked with concern, "What's wrong, honey? Is something bothering you at work? Tell me, maybe I can give you some advice."
Li Yuan put down her chopsticks, took a deep breath, and slowly said, "It's that guy Wang Qiang again. He's causing trouble again today." Then, she told Liu Xuan in detail how Wang Qiang used the excuse of having an allergic reaction to the company's men's skincare products to make videos online to gain sympathy and maliciously smear the company.
Liu Xuan grew angrier as he listened, slamming his chopsticks heavily on the table. "That Wang Qiang, how could he be so outrageous! Even after the divorce, he still comes to cause trouble. He can't stand to see you doing well!" His face flushed red, like a small universe ignited. "No way, I absolutely can't let him bully you like this! I'm going to find him tomorrow and have a good talk with him!"
Looking at Liu Xuan's indignant expression, Li Yuan couldn't help but laugh. "Don't be so impulsive. I've already figured out a solution. Today I went to the subsidiary to find Shi Qing and Zhang Chen, and we filmed a video together to show everyone the true situation of the product. We even had volunteers try it out as proof."
After hearing this, Liu Xuan calmed down a bit, but still said angrily, "We can't let him off so easily. His behavior is too bad, and he must pay the price! He thinks he can smear your company by just making a video. He's too naive."
Li Yuan shook her head helplessly. "I know you mean well, but things are almost resolved now. He finally admitted that he deliberately caused trouble and agreed to post an apology video online."
Liu Xuan was still somewhat unwilling. "That's too easy on him. I really want to beat him up and vent my anger for you." He waved his fist, making a gesture as if he was about to hit someone.
Li Yuan smiled and took Liu Xuan's hand, "Okay, don't be angry. Look at you, you're even more worried about me than I am. I'm already very grateful to have you care about me like this."
Looking into Li Yuan's gentle eyes, Liu Xuan's anger gradually subsided. He gently held Li Yuan's hand and said with heartache, "How could I not be worried? You are my darling. Seeing you suffer makes me feel worse than if I were the one being beaten. If anything like this happens again, you must tell me immediately. I will never let you face it alone."
Li Yuan nodded gratefully, "I know, with you by my side, I'm not afraid of anything. But speaking of which, Wang Qiang suddenly barged in and caused trouble while we were filming today, the scene was truly chaotic."
Liu Xuan asked curiously, "He still dared to barge in? What did he say?"
Li Yuan couldn't help but laugh out loud. "As soon as he came in, he started yelling and shouting that we were whitewashing our products and that the volunteers were all hired by us. But when I asked him to try the product again in front of everyone, he was dumbfounded."
Liu Xuan laughed along, "Haha, he must have something to hide and is afraid to use it."
Li Yuan nodded. "That's right, his expression at the time was absolutely priceless. He gritted his teeth and applied the product, only to find that he was perfectly fine. His face turned bright red, like a ripe tomato. People around him started criticizing him, and he ended up slinking away."
Liu Xuan laughed so hard he almost fell over. "He brought this on himself. He thought he could get away with it by being a little clever, but he ended up losing more than he gained."
The two chatted back and forth, their laughter echoing in the cozy little house. Liu Xuan looked at Li Yuan and said earnestly, "Honey, you've really had it tough. Running the company is so hard, and you still have to deal with all this mess. From now on, tell me about your work troubles, don't keep them bottled up inside."
Li Yuan leaned on Liu Xuan's shoulder and whispered, "With you by my side, I feel especially at ease. Sometimes I do feel very tired, but when I think of you and Shi Qing, Yi Xin and Qi Cheng, and our warm home, I am filled with motivation again."
Liu Xuan gently stroked Li Yuan's hair. "Don't worry, I'll always support you. No matter what difficulties we encounter, we'll face them together. By the way, how did you two do with the video you filmed with Shi Qing and Zhang Chen today?"
Li Yuan sat up straight and said with a smile, "They're both amazing! Shi Qing is quick-witted and came up with the great idea of finding volunteers to try the product, and Zhang Chen is also very professional, explaining the product ingredients and research and development process clearly. With them around, I feel very reassured."
Liu Xuan nodded. "Shi Qing and Zhang Chen are both very capable kids. I'm happy for you that they can help you. By the way, you said Wang Qiang agreed to release an apology video. Is he going to try something again?"
Li Yuan said confidently, "It shouldn't happen again. If he dares to play tricks again, I won't let him off easily. I've already made it very clear to him that if he doesn't keep his promise, our company will take legal action."
Liu Xuan gave a thumbs up. "My wife is really something, brave and resourceful. I believe that after this incident, your company will definitely get better and better. Come on, let's drink to your company and to our happy life!" He picked up the juice on the table and clinked glasses with Li Yuan.
They smiled at each other and drank it all in one gulp. On this warm evening, the aroma of the food and the company of her loved one gradually dispelled Li Yuan's worries. She knew that no matter what difficulties she might encounter in the future, as long as Liu Xuan was by her side, she would have enough courage to face everything.
Before they knew it, the meal had lasted a long time, and the two chatted for a long time. From the little things at work to the interesting things in life, and then to their hopes for the future. Time seemed to stand still at that moment, leaving only the happy smiles of the couple and a warm scene.
Finally, Liu Xuan cleared away the dishes and pulled Li Yuan to sit on the sofa. "Honey, you've had a long day. Take a good rest. I'll give you a massage to help you relax." As he spoke, he began to gently massage Li Yuan's shoulders.
Li Yuan closed her eyes comfortably, enjoying this rare moment of tranquility. Under Liu Xuan's warm hands, her body gradually relaxed, and the fatigue of the day disappeared without a trace in this cozy atmosphere.