I can support you.

As soon as the two of them walked to the entrance of the company restaurant, Xue Pianpian's phone rang. It was Tang Wenxia calling. She picked up the phone and heard Tang Wenxia's excited voice:

"Pianpian, we've picked out three pieces of gold at the jewelry store! I chose a necklace with a phoenix pattern for Auntie, and the bracelet is polished. It makes her look younger. Do you want to see the photos?"

"No need to look, the one you chose must be suitable."

Xue Pianpian smiled and replied,

"Don't be too tired. Go home early after you finish picking. It's time for dinner."

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Kexin looked at the smile in her eyes and couldn't help but sigh again:

"Boss, you really care about your family."

Xue Pianpian walked into the restaurant, her tone gentle but firm:

"Family is our roots. Protecting them well allows us to move forward with confidence."

When you enter the restaurant, the first thing that attracts you is the lively atmosphere of the "hot food area".

In the stainless steel serving bowl, Dongpo pork, rich in sauce, was piled up like a small mountain. The meat was a mixture of fat and lean, with the skin gleaming with amber oil. A gentle poke with chopsticks revealed its tenderness. The fat melted in the mouth, wrapped in the aroma of the sauce, and even the skin had a sticky, glutinous texture.

The steamed shrimp with garlic vermicelli next to it, each shrimp has been split open and deveined, the bright red shrimp shell wrapped around the snow-white shrimp meat, the vermicelli is filled with the fragrance of garlic and the freshness of shrimp, pick up a chopstick and put it in your mouth, it is so delicious that it makes you squint your eyes;

There is also golden pan-fried longli fish, the fish skin is fried until slightly crispy, but the fish meat is so tender that you can squeeze out the juice. It is served with stir-fried pork slices with king oyster mushrooms and stir-fried baby cabbage, one fresh and mellow and the other refreshing, which just neutralizes the heaviness of the meat dishes.

Walking forward, I saw a lot of people gathered in front of the "local flavor stall".

At a stall selling mutton soup with steamed buns, the chef is spooning broken pieces of steamed bun into the hot soup. Slices of tender mutton float in the soup, sprinkled with chopped green onions and coriander, and served with a dish of pickled garlic. A sip of the soup warms the stomach, and a bite of the steamed bun soaked in the broth gives it the rich flavor of the Northwest.

At the Jiangnan snack stall next door, the steamed dumplings were freshly cooked. The skin was so thin that you could see the broth inside. You took a small bite and slurped it up. The sweet broth spread in your mouth, and the meat filling was firm and chewy.

There is also a Sichuan-style boiled beef stall. Sichuan peppercorns and dried chilies float in the bright red chili oil. The beef slices are tender and tasty, and the bean sprouts and enoki mushrooms at the bottom have absorbed the spicy broth. The numbing and spicy taste instantly awakens the drowsy spirit.

The "light meals and desserts" in the middle of the table are a favorite for those who prefer light meals or want to satisfy their cravings.

In the transparent refrigerator, rainbow-colored salad bowls are stacked one after another, with kale as the base, topped with roasted chicken breast, halved avocado, crystal quinoa and sweet and sour cherry tomatoes, with honey mustard sauce and vinaigrette on the side for you to add as needed;

The tuna sandwich in the cold cuts section has toasted bread that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, filled with thick tuna puree and fresh lettuce, giving you a taste of the ocean.

The dessert area is even more eye-catching. The freshly baked egg tarts have crispy layers of pastry and the egg liquid is sweet and tender; there are also mango mousse and strawberry daifuku cut into small pieces, with a sweet but not greasy taste, which is the most healing ending to the dinner.

The "soup and staple food area" on the far right is full of substance.

The radish, corn and pork ribs soup in the thermos is so delicious that the radish is tender and the corn is full of meaty aroma. I scoop a spoonful of the soup and drink it, which is so fresh and has no fishy smell at all.

There is also mushroom and tofu soup, with shiitake mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, and tender tofu rolling in the soup, which is light yet delicious.

In addition to white rice, the staple food also includes soft multi-grain rice and steaming hot dumplings stuffed with pork and cabbage. The dumplings are chewy and full of meat filling, and you can taste the delicious soup when you bite into them.

There are even freshly made scallion pancakes, the crust is fried until golden and crispy, and the aroma of chopped scallions fills your mouth when you take a bite. It is perfect to eat with soup.

Employees carried their food trays, either sitting by the window to watch the sunset, or chatting with colleagues around the round table. The soft sound of the plates colliding, the occasional laughter, mixed with the aroma of food, made the entire restaurant seem lively and warm.

"Hello, Boss! Hello, Assistant Zhang!"

From the moment they entered the restaurant, people kept coming up to greet them.

"well!"

"good evening!"

Xue Pianpian responded with a smile, and Zhang Kexin also waved and greeted everyone.

After they chose their meals and found a seat by the window, Zhang Kexin suddenly asked:

"Boss, do you support non-marriage?"

Xue Pianpian picked up a piece of stir-fried vegetables with chopsticks, thought for a moment and said:

"I'm not against not getting married, but I don't think marriage is a must."

Xue Pianpian's fingertips gently touched the edge of the slightly cool plate.

"Just like some people like a lively family, while others prefer the comfort of solitude, what matters is not which path you choose, but which path brings you peace of mind."

She looked up at Zhang Kexin, her eyes still showing the warmth she had just felt when she was talking to her family:

"Look, my mom always likes the whole family to get together and have a lively time. This gives her hope for the future. But if someone feels more comfortable not getting married and spending time doing what they love, there's nothing wrong with that either."

Zhang Kexin loosened his grip on the chopsticks and added softly:

"I'm a little confused because I see some of my friends anxious about getting married, and some who are single being pressured."

Xue Pianpian picked up a piece of tofu and put it into her bowl, smiling:

"Don't let others lead you astray. If you ever meet someone you want to spend your life with, I'll be happy for you. If you want to make your own way, no one can say you're wrong—after all, you live your life for yourself, not for others to see."

Zhang Kexin looked at the tofu in the bowl and suddenly felt that the confusion in his heart had dissipated a lot. He couldn't help but nodded:

"Boss, you're right. Being down-to-earth is the most important thing."

Xue Pianpian was about to say something else when Long Junyi called.

"Long Junyi, are you off work?"

"Yeah, I just came out of the office and was walking towards the parking lot. What are you doing, little nympho?"

Xue Pianpian subconsciously looked up at Zhang Kexin opposite her:

Fortunately, the little girl probably couldn’t hear it, otherwise my image as a boss would be completely ruined.

"Assistant Ke Xin and I are having dinner in the company cafeteria. Are you calling about something?"

Long Junyi chuckled:

"Little nympho, I'm your husband. Can't I call you if nothing happens?"

Xue Pianpian's fingertips felt slightly hot as she held the phone, and she lowered her voice into the microphone:

"Don't yell, we're not married yet."

Zhang Kexin, who was sitting opposite her, was eating rice with his head down. Upon hearing what she said, he looked up at her with a look of confusion in his eyes.

Xue Pianpian quickly gave the assistant a natural smile, then turned back and muttered into the phone:

"Hurry up and say what you want to say. I haven't finished my meal yet."

Long Junyi's laughter came through the receiver, with a hint of deliberate indulgence:

"Nothing else, I just miss you and want to talk to you. I can't see you every day, so hearing your voice is good.

Since you don't even remember to call me, I'll have to take the initiative myself. After all, our boss Xue is always so busy, so he still has to make his presence felt on his own."

Xue Pianpian's heart suddenly softened, and she smiled a little guiltily:

"Hey, sorry, Long Junyi, there are so many things to do. I forgot everything when I was busy. Don't worry, I will pay attention next time."

"No, little nympho,"

Long Junyi's voice paused, with a barely perceptible smile.

"You don't have to deliberately take care of my emotions. I will contact you naturally when I miss you. As long as you don't find me annoying, that's all."

Xue Pianpian's heart suddenly ached, and her tone became softer.

"How could that be? I'm also very happy to hear your voice.

Long Junyi, is the project with Haoting Group going smoothly? Do you have enough funds? If not, I can transfer some more to you.

Long Junyi was silent for two seconds, and then a low laugh came from him, with a hint of helplessness and doting:

"Little nympho, you don't want me to be your gigolo, do you? Why do you keep asking me to transfer money to you? Don't worry, the group is well-funded now. It won't be long before I can return the 40 billion to you.

The project cooperation with Haoting Group is progressing very smoothly. I feel that their attitude is particularly good, really, much better than I expected. Perhaps they are too satisfied with our performance.

The corners of Xue Pianpian's lips curled up.

"As long as it goes smoothly! You don't have to give me the 40 billion. Just keep it with you for circulation. I won't need it anyway."

She looked at Zhang Kexin, who had tactfully sat down not far away, and said softly:

"Let me tell you, Long Junyi, I bought a few stocks a while ago and just sold them yesterday. I made a lot of money, and the first broadcast of Burning Snow also made a lot of money, so I really don't need money."