"Oh my god, I can't believe the big boss behind the studio is Young Master Yan! No wonder the recruitment was so strict back then. Do you know, several master's graduates who interviewed with me didn't get hired!"
"Yeah, it's simply dreamy!"
"By the way, who is that woman next to Young Master Yan? Do you know?"
"I heard Sister Lanxi privately call her Mrs. Lu. Could she be Young Master Yan's wife?"
"Is Young Master Yan married?"
"The entertainment gossip seems to have reported it. Let me look."
While Lu Yanbei and Su He were being affectionate in the office, the employees outside were more excited than ever. Those who had looked down on the place before quickly changed their minds.
Who would be foolish enough not to latch onto such a golden opportunity!
"Here, look. Does the person in this photo look like our little boss?" The receptionist, remembering details, found Su Lin's Weibo. "Big star Su mentioned he has an elder sister, and her name seems to be Su He."
"It's just a back view, what can you tell?"
"Even though you can't see her face, judging by her height and build, it's highly likely. Also, look at the shoes she's wearing, don't they look familiar?"
She gestured towards the office.
Everyone suddenly remembered that the shoes the little boss was wearing just now were exactly the same as the ones in the picture.
They couldn't help but look at each other in astonishment.
Could it be that Young Master Yan is really married? And his partner is their little boss!
Just as they were scratching their heads, trying to find more evidence, Su He walked out with Lu Yanbei's arm in hers. "I've booked a table at Yunding. Let's all go together."
"Yunding, did I hear that right?"
"Is it the Yunding on Dazhi Road?"
"That's right," Su He replied with a smile.
"Wow, we're in luck!"
"Yunding, I heard it's by membership only, not open to the public."
"More than that! They say the owner's ancestors were imperial chefs in the palace. The dishes they make are not only beautiful but also delicious. Everyone, we're in for a treat tonight!"
Yunding was an old restaurant as famous as Chunfeng Deyilou. Just hearing the name sounded high-class. To treat everyone to such an expensive meal on their first day of work, it was fitting for Lu Yanbei's wife.
At the dinner table, Lu Yanbei sat quietly and ate, not overshadowing Su He. He only stepped in to block drinks when someone tried to toast Su He.
"My wife doesn't drink, thank you."
Su He's alcohol tolerance wasn't great, but she could still hold her liquor. However, since Lu Yanbei had already spoken for her, she went along with it and picked up the champagne glass beside her.
"We're colleagues from now on. I hope everyone can get along harmoniously and advance together." Su He didn't make grand pronouncements; she said what she thought.
The employees were surprised that their little boss was so approachable, and their worries eased a little.
"I didn't expect the little boss to be so easy to talk to. I thought she might throw her weight around because of Young Master Yan's influence."
"The little boss looks so young, much younger than Young Master Yan, right?"
"I like this kind of boss! I hate those arrogant, condescending people the most!"
Su He's easygoing nature had inadvertently earned her a lot of praise.
With her amiable personality, Su He quickly blended in with everyone. Of course, she also drank her share of champagne. Although the alcohol content wasn't high, Su He was already a bit tipsy when she left the restaurant.
She leaned on Lu Yanbei's shoulder, her cheeks flushed. "Husband, I had a great time today!"
Lu Yanbei supported her by the waist and guided her into the car. "Didn't I tell you to drink less?"
Su He giggled foolishly. "It was hard to refuse their kindness..."
Lu Yanbei wasn't blaming her; he was just worried she'd feel unwell if she drank too much. "Are you dizzy? Do you feel nauseous?"
Su He waved her hand. "No, I'm fine."
Apart from her legs feeling weak and a slight flush, she didn't feel uncomfortable.
Lu Yanbei bent down to close the car door, and Su He leaned towards him, almost falling onto the floor mat. Fortunately, Lu Yanbei reacted quickly and pulled her up.
"Ah, why did the chair fall over?"
Lu Yanbei was amused. "Look closely, who am I?"
Su He let out a burp and gripped his collar, looking him in the eye. "Oh, my husband..."
Well, at least she recognized him!
Su He snuggled into his arms, squirming restlessly. "I'm so sleepy, I want to sleep."
"Hold on a bit longer, you can sleep when we get home." Lu Yanbei was afraid she might catch a chill in the car.
Su He covered her mouth and yawned. Her mouth was still protesting, but her eyes had honestly closed.
Looking at the woman slumped in his arms, Lu Yanbei sighed helplessly.
He instructed the driver, "The madam has fallen asleep, please drive slowly."
"Yes, Mr. Lu," the driver replied.
*
Su He woke up at three in the morning.
Looking at the familiar bedroom, she couldn't help but scratch her head. She really had been drunk, not even knowing when she got home. Moreover, her clothes had been changed.
Su He turned her head and looked at the man sleeping beside her, instinctively nuzzling into his embrace.
That damned sense of security!
Lu Yanbei was a light sleeper. As soon as Su He moved, he woke up.
"Why aren't you sleeping?" he asked in a hoarse voice.
Su He mumbled, "I'm sober now, can't sleep..."
Lu Yanbei sighed and pulled her into a full embrace. "Stay with me for a little longer."
He hadn't been to the company for a while, and he had to work tomorrow morning.
Su He agreed, but one of her hands was not behaving. She kept touching his arm, then his neck, then his waist, completely dispelling Lu Yanbei's sleepiness.
"Are you intentionally trying to keep me from resting?" He flipped over, pinning Su He beneath him.
"I wasn't..." Su He weakly tried to argue.
Lu Yanbei, however, had no intention of giving her a chance to defend herself. He decided to use action to suppress her. "If you're not sleeping, then let's do something else!"
Su He's pajamas had somehow slipped off, and the chandelier above the bed swayed in her vision. All she could do was emit soft moans to match his.
After exhausting their energy, they finally drifted into a deep sleep again.
When she woke up again, Lu Yanbei had already gone to the company.
After a simple wash, Su He went downstairs for lunch.
Yes, she had slept all the way until noon.
Considering she had just returned from Nancheng and needed a transition period, Su He didn't immediately immerse herself in work. Therefore, she was still not seen at the studio.
Additionally, the first episode of the anime adapted from her comic had been released, and Taoli had called, asking if she had time to attend promotional events.
Su He's Weibo account had millions of followers, making her somewhat famous. If she attended, her fans would likely watch the anime out of respect for her.
Su He considered it and felt it was fine, so she agreed.
The event was scheduled for the next morning, giving Su He ample time to prepare. However, to her surprise, on the day of the event, a large number of fans showed up, packing the venue so tightly that it was impossible to move. Uninformed people might have thought a major celebrity had arrived.
It was Su He's first time experiencing such fan enthusiasm.
"Cat Princess, I'm A Lan Jiang!"
"I'm Strawberry Box!"
"And me, I'm late!"
"Apple is sweet here!"
Listening to their shouts, Su He found these nicknames very familiar; they seemed to be the ones who were particularly active in the group chat.
Su He waved at them, immediately eliciting a wave of screams from below.
The person in charge of Taoli was speaking on stage, but the screams from below almost drowned out his voice.
Su He quickly made a gesture to them, and the crowd below finally quieted down.
"Who is this person? It's like a fan meet!"
"She's not a celebrity, I've never seen her. She's probably some internet celebrity? And those few people, you can tell they're paid actors!" A girl passing by, hearing the commotion below, couldn't help but curl her lips.
Speaking of celebrities, the girl's best friend added, "I heard Su Lin is holding a birthday party. As the vice-president of his fan club, can you help me get a few tickets?"
"What's the problem? It's just a phone call for me." The girl, flattered by the attention, suddenly felt her vanity swell.