Chapter 266: Chapter 265: Softhearted
Shi Yang met the surprised looks of the elders and realized that in his impulse, he had accidentally revealed his secret.
Shi Yang’s mother’s eyes lit up and she quickly asked, "You have a girlfriend? Since when? Where is she from? Is she from our hometown or did you meet her in the provincial city? How long have you been together?"
Shi Yang had already said it, and there was no taking it back, so he could only reply, "Uh, it’s been over half a year, but since it’s not long, I didn’t tell the family. Okay, Mom, let’s eat, don’t ask anymore."
Shi Yang’s mother was so happy that she couldn’t stop smiling, and she complained to Shi Yang, "You, from childhood to now, never share anything with the family. Such a big thing as having a girlfriend, couldn’t you have at least told your dad and me? I was quite concerned."
Shi Yang smiled without saying a word, and beneath the table, he gently scratched Zhao Meimei’s palm with his hand, and when Zhao Meimei looked over, he shot her a glance: Satisfied? No more fuss?
Zhao Meimei rolled her eyes and laughed silently, showing two rows of neat white teeth.
Zhao Meimei and Shi Yang didn’t get a chance to be lovey-dovey. That night, Zhao Dazhuang and Shi Yang’s dad both got drunk and didn’t go home. Shi Yang slept on the couch in the living room, while the others squeezed into two bedrooms for the night.
The next day, Zhao Meimei went to school, and Shi Yang’s parents took a taxi back home by themselves. After Shi Yang drove Zhao Dazhuang and Liu Xiue back to the housing complex, he directly hit the highway to visit Third Brother in the county.
This time, he went partly to sound out Third Brother’s thoughts on the local county’s Naughty Castle installation project, and partly to inform him that he could continue sourcing from Li Shuren, so the kindergarten installation work could proceed as usual.
Shi Yang had called Third Brother before going over, and by the time he arrived, Third Brother was already waiting at the kindergarten gate.
At noon, they found a small eatery and chatted over a meal.
Third Brother was a bit surprised because in the past when Shi Yang visited, he would bring along the other workers, and they’d have a lively meal together, sort of as a treat and morale booster. Today, Shi Yang called just him, so Third Brother knew Shi Yang had something to discuss. Feeling unsure, he maintained his composure and drank with him, exchanging pleasantries.
After two drinks, Shi Yang suddenly spoke, "Third Brother, I’ve leased two more storefronts in the provincial city, planning to open as branches of the maternity and baby store. I’ve sent Chaozi to oversee the business there, so we might not be able to pay much attention to the home front in the future."
Third Brother’s heart skipped a beat, the alcohol in his stomach seemed to rush uncontrollably to his head.
Shi Yang continued, "The business in the city is currently being overseen by Master Zhao, but his daughter Meimei is about to take her college entrance exams, and come September, he and his wife will be moving to the university city with her. So I plan to transfer you to the city to manage the city and county’s Naughty Castle installations. As for compensation, it will definitely be increased, but there’s only one thing, you need to quickly train a foreman in the county who can lead the team, so you can visit the city once a week to handle accounts and business."
Third Brother felt flattered, never expecting Shi Yang would want to promote him. He humbly said, "Working with the guys, I can handle it, but managing things, I... I’m afraid I can’t do it."
Shi Yang chuckled, "Why not? You’re managing one team and managing two teams is also managing. Plus, you can choose a reliable person to take your current position. It’s just like doing your usual work, but you need to put a bit more effort into management and guidance. Previously you earned a commission on county installations, and now once you take over the city work, you can include the city’s installation commission in your salary."
Shi Yang said, "Third Brother, do your best, this field still has a lot of potential for growth."
Third Brother squinted at Shi Yang, countless thoughts flickering through his mind. He accurately captured a key piece of information, that Shi Yang was now focusing on the provincial city, transferring his dependable team there. Promoting him now to take charge of the city’s installation business, when Shi Yang fully establishes his business in the provincial city and can’t pay attention anymore, there’s a chance he might let him handle this business.
Third Brother raised his glass to Shi Yang, "Mr. Shi, thank you."
Shi Yang had a drink with him and said, "Start in the city at the beginning of July, work alongside Master Zhao for a couple of days, then take over the work. However, you must arrange everything in the county beforehand."
Third Brother nodded solemnly, "Mr. Shi, don’t worry."
After dining with Third Brother, Shi Yang specially packed some dishes to send back with him, as a treat for the brothers, and once he sent Third Brother back to the kindergarten, Shi Yang drove straight back to the city.
Shi Yang first went to the company to submit Third Brother’s order form to his staff, instructing them to contact Li Shuren’s warehouse, and once the order and shipment were confirmed, to fax it to the main warehouse.
By the time all arrangements were made, it was already past five in the afternoon.
Shi Yang drove home, planning to take a shower, change clothes, and relax a bit before picking up Zhao Meimei from her tutoring class at night.
Shi Yang held the key as he entered the house, his other hand behind him pulling the door handle, but before he could close the door, he saw Zhao Meimei in her underwear and panties, with her rear facing the door. Her already perky backside looked even more taut due to her posture, with her legs forming two beautiful curves.
As Shi Yang entered, he caught sight of such a lively and fragrant scene, mesmerized by the rainbow pattern on Zhao Meimei’s panties, and almost tripped over himself.
Shi Yang stared at the tan-colored, perfectly rounded rear wrapped beneath the panties, his eyes heating up, warmth surged through his chest, and his heart softened. Zhao Meimei in such a state was just scratching his itch, capturing his soul. He could even imagine what that patch of skin would feel like.
Zhao Meimei heard the noise, straightened up, turned her head in surprise, her wet hair hanging in front, making her face look adorably flushed. She happily called out, "Brother! You’re back!"
The school teacher had something come up today, so the tutoring class was canceled for the day. Zhao Meimei went home after school, saw that Shi Yang wasn’t there, and sent him a message. As the weather was hot, she had sweated all day, so she just heated some water and took a shower.
After her shower, she was about to go to her bedroom to change into clean clothes, but just as she reached the living room, the strap of her flip-flop snapped.
As Zhao Meimei stooped to check it out, Shi Yang happened to walk in, witnessing this entirely by chance.