Chapter 396 - Chapter 396: Chapter 403: Receiving Affirmation (2/2)
Li Ming thought the boss was too confident. To demonstrate his capabilities, he had sent someone to scout the other store, and although he hadn’t bribed an insider to get specific details, he had managed to gather some information. He initially wanted to offer some advice, but seeing the boss’s attitude, even if he did speak up, it would be a thankless task—likely to displease the boss, and instead of earning brownie points, he might become the butt of the joke. So he kept his concerns to himself. After all, he would take things as they come; if business at the store turned bad, he could always find a new boss with the skills he possessed. Sometimes the boss took such a harsh approach.
Li Ming made up his mind and, feeling relieved, put on a pleasing smile. He had come to realize that no one knows what the future holds—securing immediate benefits was what truly mattered.
“Yes, what you say is right, boss. Your ability is well-known to this subordinate. It’s just that I was overly eager to do my job well, which led to undue worry. With your talent and ability, how could you regard such a store as an obstacle? I crossed the line for a moment, and I hope you can forgive me. From now on, I will serve with even more dedication and never let you down.”
Li Ming spoke with a fawning smile, a flattering and submissive demeanor that Su Wenyue would certainly disdain. Such a person typically did not have very good character traits, but Chen Li enjoyed Li Ming’s flattery, unaware that her attitude allowed Li Ming to figure out his boss’s temper, thus determining his conduct for the future. Any shopkeeper could articulate well—who didn’t have a glib tongue?
After visiting the store, Su Wenyue was about to head back when she saw Han Yu coming over with people. She felt both happy and helpless. It was a good thing that her man was so attentive, but the obviously distrustful look on Han Yu’s face made her feel a bit constrained by his protectiveness.
“Don’t you have important things to take care of today? Why did you come over here?” Su Wenyue walked towards Han Yu, her hand seamlessly finding its way into his.
Han Yu, pleased with his wife’s initiative, took his daughter-in-law’s hand, and with the other hand, he gently caressed Su Wenyue’s forehead. “I’ve finished all my tasks for today, and besides, even if there was more to do, nothing is more important than my wife. So, as soon as I was done, I came to pick you up. How about it, are you satisfied with the store decoration? Is there anything you need my help with?”
“It’s quite good. Uncle Fu has outdone my expectations. The decoration effect is even better than what the drawings suggested; I might not even have managed as well myself. Now that you’re here, why not come in and take a look at the fruits of my labor these past days?” Su Wenyue looked at Han Yu with sparkling eyes, obviously eager to show off her capabilities to her man and eager for Han Yu’s acknowledgment, letting him know she’s not only a good wife but also has a knack for business.
Han Yu’s heart melted seeing his wife’s desire for acknowledgment and approval, his face showing indulgence and doting.
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