The little rose is so sweet and alluring, even the aloof CEO can't resist!

Was he making it that obvious?

Shen Zhengming paused for a few seconds while unpacking the bag before continuing to pour the individually wrapped pastries into the fruit plate.

Upon closer inspection, the movements appeared slightly stiffer compared to before.

"I... I haven't bought pastries in a long time either. This time I chose a different shop. I wonder if the five-nut filling will suit the leader's taste..."

He forced himself to remain calm, but he was truly unsure about Commander Liang's gaze and couldn't fathom what his superior meant.

Commander Liang leaned over, picked up a piece of pastry, twirled it between his fingers, and didn't rush to eat it: "It smells good, so it should be fine."

He leaned back on the sofa, casually asking, "Is the company busy?"

Shen Zhengming: "Fortunately, the business is progressing steadily."

Commander Liang: "It seems to be going quite smoothly. This is the second time you've come this month."

Shen Zhengming glanced upstairs and said in a low voice, "Weiwei told me that she promised the commander that she would come back often. I am also happy that the commander and she can put aside their past grievances, so I came back with her today."

Commander Liang: "It seems you two meet much more frequently than she and I do."

Shen Zhengming hurriedly replied, "If you have time, Chief, we can come back to visit you often."

Commander Liang chuckled: "There's no need to force yourself. I was just saying it casually."

Shen Zhengming: "No pressure. I'd be happy to come back and play chess and chat with the leader."

Commander Liang: "Next time you come, bring your assistant. You can have a few drinks with me."

Shen Zhengming: "Yes, I understand."

Liang Liangwei changed into a set of pajamas and came downstairs. The house was warm, so she rolled up her long sleeves and saw the two people in the living room. She raised an eyebrow and asked, "Are you still chatting? Didn't you say you were going to eat? I was waiting for you to call me. I'm starving."

Aunt Fang happened to bring out the soup pot again. Hearing her voice, she smiled and said, "I was just about to call you, Chief, Mr. Shen, dinner is ready."

The group walked together to the dining table and took their seats.

The table was a long table, with Commander Liang sitting in the main seat and the other two sitting facing each other.

Commander Liang was definitely going to drink, and Shen Zhengming offered to pour him a drink.

Commander Liang glanced at his daughter, who was drinking soup with her head down, and said, "It would have been better if you had brought a car. Ah Ming could have had a drink with me."

Shen Zhengming smiled and said, "Next time, I'll remember to bring it..."

Commander Liang: "I'm talking about the two of you. Don't mention the assistant. When the assistant comes, we have to wait outside the military region. It's not appropriate to make them wait outside when we eat. It's not good if it happens too often."

Shen Zhengming paused for a moment: "What the commander says is true."

Liang Liangwei looked up at Commander Liang and said, "Dad, it's impossible for me and President Shen to have come in the same car."

Shen Zhengming's expression stiffened for a moment.

Commander Liang raised an eyebrow: "Why? You wouldn't even take a ride with me?"

Liang Liangwei laughed: "I'll be staying overnight every time I come here, so I have to drive myself, otherwise how will I get back to work the next day?"

Commander Liang: "What's the big deal? I can have Xiao Wen take you the next day."

Liang Liangwei: "It's not good that the military region always sends me cars. Besides, it's so convenient to drive my own car. I can drive wherever I want. Sometimes I'm out working in the morning, not at the company."

Commander Liang frowned: "Then occasionally, let Xiao Shen have a few drinks with me."

Liang Liangwei raised her chin at Shen Zhengming: "Did you hear that, President Shen? The Chief asked me to have a few drinks with him next time he visits. You two can discuss the drinking, what does it have to do with me?"

Shen Zhengming picked up his bowl of soup and said to Commander Liang, "Commander, I didn't think things through today and I can't keep you company. So I'll have some soup instead of wine and have a few bowls with you."

Commander Liang looked at the soup in his bowl, both amused and annoyed: "So, am I taking advantage of you or are you taking advantage of me?"

Shen Zhengming smiled and said, "Just consider it as me taking advantage of the leader."

Commander Liang had no choice but to clink his wine glass against the bowl of the man.

Seeing this, Liang Liangwei also picked up her soup bowl: "Then, shall I also toast the chief?"

Commander Liang scoffed, "Get out of here! What are you doing here!"

Liang Liangwei pursed her lips and put down the soup bowl.

Thinking of something, he looked up and asked, "Dad, do you drink red wine?"

Commander Liang always drank baijiu (Chinese liquor), and when he heard about red wine, he frowned: "I don't drink that sweet stuff, it's no fun."

Liang Liangwei deliberately sighed and said, "Oh, that's a pity. I recently got a new imported red wine that's really delicious. Since the leader doesn't like it, I won't embarrass myself by showing it off."

Shen Zhengming's eyes flickered, but he remained silent.

Commander Liang scoffed, "Is it imported? Then I'm even less likely to drink it. I prefer this special supply."

Liang Liangwei: "It is said to be imported, but it is actually just an imported brand. In fact, the place of origin is in China, and the raw materials used are also grown domestically. So you can also say it is a domestic product."

Commander Liang: "Domestic products? That's alright, but I don't care if they're not in the special supply."

Liang Liangwei: "I'll bring you a few bottles next time I come. You drink them first, and if you don't like them, I'll change my surname!"

Commander Liang clicked his tongue: "What, are you going to force me to drink? If you don't want to take my surname, who do you want to take?"

Liang Liangwei smiled at him: "Then just remember to say it's delicious."

The father and daughter bickered back and forth, much like how they always got along. The daughter was charming, and the father was strict yet doting, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

Shen Zhengming was used to it, but he felt uncomfortable listening to the two bickering today.

Liang Liangwei was clearly giving Commander Liang a heads-up, probably because she was planning to bring that man back soon, which is why she brought up the red wine as an excuse to coax him.

I wonder when she will bring the person back. If Commander Liang is also satisfied with the other party, then wouldn't he have even less of a chance?

He took a deep breath, feeling a tightness and bitterness in his chest.

Commander Liang poured himself another glass of wine, then raised it and clinked it against Shen Zhengming's soup bowl: "Why are you silent? Have you had enough soup?"

Shen Zhengming quickly picked up his bowl: "No, I just saw the commander and Weiwei chatting, and it was quite interesting. I didn't want to interrupt. Commander, I should be the one toasting you."

Commander Liang, who was also a doctor, scoffed, "Toasting me? You're really shameless. Just do as you please. This soup is delicious; Aunt Fang cooked it all afternoon. You should all drink more."

Shen Zhengming: "Yes."

After the meal, Shen Zhengming sat and chatted with Commander Liang for a while before getting up to take his leave.

After Liang Liangwei finished her meal, she went upstairs. Commander Liang glanced at the stairs, frowned, and said, "Call Weiwei down to see you off."

Shen Zhengming sounded somewhat disappointed: "It's okay, she's probably busy."

Commander Liang scoffed: "What are you busy with so late at night? You're probably just playing on your phone."

Shen Zhengming: "Really, don't call her anymore. It's quite cold outside. I'll just send her a WeChat message. Commander, you should stay here too."

Commander Liang escorted the person to the entrance and said in a gentle tone, "Drive carefully. Come over for dinner with Weiwei again when you have time."

Shen Zhengming paused for a moment, feeling somewhat comforted by Commander Liang's words.

At least, Commander Liang had a good impression of him.

"Okay, sir, I'm leaving now. I'll come see you another day."