Lu Yanbei's head was spinning after signing a stack of backlog documents.
The file sent by Lei Ting was at least a hundred pages long, and he didn't know when he would finish reading it, making his head hurt even more.
"Yan Ge, what's wrong?" Lei Ting asked with concern when he saw his pale complexion.
Lu Yanbei waved his hand. "This matter, I've troubled you."
"Hey, we're brothers, why be so polite!" Lei Ting said humbly.
"Even brothers settle accounts. Help me arrange a meal with your brother another day." Lu Yanbei was only familiar with Lei Ting among the Lei family. The others were much older, so they didn't interact much.
"My brother is busy chasing a serial killer right now, so busy he hasn't had time to sleep. I'm afraid he won't be able to spare the time. I'll arrange it when he's free." Lei Ting was the youngest in the family, and his elders didn't have many demands on him, as long as he didn't cause trouble.
Lei Ting, like his appearance, was quite well-behaved. His academic performance wasn't outstanding, but he did manage to graduate from university. Most of his family members were in the public security system, but he was the exception. During college, he started a business with his classmates, opening an outdoor supplies store. When he had free time, he would gather a group of fellow hikers to go rock climbing or car racing, living a leisurely life.
"Besides, it concerns sister-in-law, and as your brother, I naturally can't stand by and do nothing." Lei Ting patted his chest with loyalty.
Lu Yanbei didn't ask him to help for nothing. He then threw a card at him.
"What's this?" Lei Ting asked, confused.
"Membership card to a world-renowned equestrian club." Lu Yanbei knew he liked this sport, so he catered to his interests.
Lei Ting looked at the logo on the card, his eyes lit up. "Thanks!"
"I have some things to attend to recently. This weekend, invite Ah Heng and Shu Fan over to my place for dinner. Let's have a good gathering." Lu Yanbei opened the document bag and scanned it at lightning speed.
"Okay," Lei Ting replied readily.
It was already seven in the evening when Lu Yanbei finished reading the documents.
Cheng Jue knocked and entered, asking if he needed help ordering food.
Lu Yanbei rarely worked overtime after getting married, and it had become a habit to go home on time to have dinner with Su He.
He looked at his watch, his brows furrowed slightly.
Was it so late already?
He glanced at the documents that were still more than half finished, and had to stop for now. "No need, I'm going back now."
"Okay," Cheng Jue breathed a sigh of relief.
Tonight was his mother's birthday, and many relatives had come to the house. He couldn't miss it.
Fortunately, the boss was getting off work on time!
Cheng Jue was cheering silently in his heart when he saw Lu Yanbei take a box out of the drawer and hand it to him.
"Boss?" Cheng Jue was puzzled.
"A gift from a business partner," Lu Yanbei explained. "It's taking up space, so you can take it back."
Cheng Jue accepted it with both hands and thanked him gratefully.
How bad could the gifts exchanged between big bosses be? He was still worrying about his mother's birthday gift. This health supplement looked quite expensive, and it should be enough to get by.
Old people liked health and wellness, and there were plenty of tonics at home.
This gift box from Lu Yanbei was just what she wanted.
Back home, Mother Cheng's eyes lit up when she saw her son's gift. "You're thoughtful!"
Cheng Jue smiled awkwardly and hugged her. "Mom, happy birthday!"
The other members of the Cheng family also came forward to offer their congratulations.
Lu Yanbei drove himself home. After dinner, he buried himself in his study.
Su He knew he had official business to attend to, so she didn't disturb him.
After taking a shower, she watched dramas alone on the sofa, crying and laughing intermittently.
Lu Yanbei was busy until midnight.
Su He waited for him and fell asleep on the sofa.
When Lu Yanbei came out of the study, advertisements were still playing on the living room TV. His little wife was sleeping soundly, holding a pillow, curled up in a corner of the sofa.
Because it was summer, she was wearing a slip dress. The knee-length skirt hugged her shapely figure, revealing a long stretch of slender, fair legs.
She had naturally fair skin that remained fair and radiant even under the summer sun and wind, making her very eye-catching.
Lu Yanbei watched her by the sofa for a while, then resignedly bent down and carried her to the bedroom.
Su He opened her misty eyes, glanced at him, and then went back to sleep with peace of mind.
Lu Yanbei didn't know whether to be angry or amused.
In the following days, Lu Yanbei remained busy, going to bed very late every day. By the time Su He woke up, he had already gone to the company, and they hadn't had a proper conversation for a long time.
On the weekend, some of Lu Yanbei's good brothers came over for dinner, and Su He had been preparing for it for a few days.
"The weather is nice, why don't we have a barbecue in the yard?" Su He pondered over the menu for a long time, finally deciding that homemade food tasted better.
Lu Yanbei didn't allow her to eat outside food, thinking it was unhygienic. So, homemade grilled food should be fine, right?
Lu Yanbei had no objection to this.
When Gu Yuheng and the others arrived, the fire had already been lit, and various ingredients were laid out on the table, waiting for them.
"This is vintage wine my dad secretly kept. I swiped a bottle for you guys to try." The Gu family was in trade and bought a winery abroad. Gu Yuheng was influenced by his surroundings and had been exposed to wine since childhood. His love for wine was ingrained in his bones.
When visiting Lu Yanbei's home, it was natural to bring a bottle of good wine.
"I only brought some fruit, don't mind it." The He Shu Fan family had fresh fruit all year round. Before leaving, Madam Hong saw him coming empty-handed and picked out a few items for him to bring.
He Shu Fan felt it was unnecessary and was sternly glared at by Madam Hong. "Do you understand the customs of society? Gifts aren't about price, but about the thought behind them!"
He Shu Fan couldn't refuse her, so he obediently carried a bag over.
Su He, however, loved it and thanked him with a smile. "It's perfect for making a fruit salad to cut through the richness!"
As for Lei Ting, he didn't come empty-handed either. He brought a box of crabs. "My brother-in-law's family raises them, so they're quite clean."
Su He recognized the logo on the box and knew it wasn't cheap. "I'll have Sister Li steam them right away."
With everyone gathered, the barbecue party officially kicked off. These young masters were usually accustomed to being waited on hand and foot, and had never cooked for themselves. To their surprise, it was actually quite interesting.
"These lamb chops are sizzling with oil, and they smell so good!"
"Brush more chili sauce on the skewers, I want them super spicy!"
"Don't steal mine! If you want one, go grill your own!"
Su He watched the few of them banter by the grill, her eyes crinkling with amusement.
Of course, there were exceptions.
For example, Lu Yanbei didn't lift a finger because he disliked the greasy smoke.
His food was all handled by Su He.
"Yan Ge, why let sister-in-law grill alone? That's too unchivalrous!" Gu Yuheng, who had a loose tongue, couldn't help but call out when he saw him sitting leisurely on the side, scrolling through his phone.
"It's not his fault! The grill is only this big, it's too crowded with more people! Besides, I enjoy the grilling process!" Su He quickly defended him.
"Sister-in-law is so considerate!"
"Yan Ge, you're so lucky!"
The three of them gave Lu Yanbei a thumbs-up.
Lu Yanbei raised an eyebrow, looking completely at ease.
People without wives wouldn't understand!
This is the romance between a couple!