Chen Qingyan nodded in satisfaction, then her expression shifted. She commanded, "Xiao Sun, come to my office. I have something for you to do."
Sun Zhewen's heart clenched, but he didn't dare show it on his face. He could only force a response, "Yes, yes." He quickly followed her.
The others immediately started gossiping. Wang Fang was the first to speak, "When Chairwoman Chen is transferred, she'll probably take Xiao Sun with her, right? Xiao Sun sure got lucky this time."
Li Qin shook her head, refuting, "Lucky? He's the only man in our Women's Federation. He does all the dirty work. He has ability, he's wasted here. It's good that he can be transferred."
Zhang Yunshuang frowned, adding, "But it depends on whether the Chairwoman is willing."
Everyone fell silent after hearing this. Although they knew that Chairwoman Chen usually took care of Xiao Sun, it was hard to say whether she would transfer him in the end.
At this moment, in the Chairwoman's office, Chen Qingyan sat in her office chair with a cold face, not saying a word. The atmosphere in the office was like the depths of winter, cold enough to make people shiver.
Sun Zhewen steeled himself and said, "Qingyan…"
Chen Qingyan cut him off directly, her voice icy. "We're at work."
Xiao Sun had no choice but to change his address. "Chairwoman."
Chen Qingyan sneered, a hint of mockery in her eyes. "Oh, now that you have a wife, you call me Chairwoman too?"
Xiao Sun's heart clenched, but his face was plastered with a helpless smile. "Didn't you arrange this?"
Chen Qingyan raised an eyebrow, a mocking tone in her voice. "Now you're blaming me? Yes, I arranged it, but did I tell you to go around bragging about it? Oh, it must be nice to have a rich wife."
Xiao Sun sighed, a trace of helplessness in his eyes. "Qingyan, don't be like this. You know I didn't mean to. Director Fang wanted to set me up with someone, I had no choice but to say it. I didn't want to."
Chen Qingyan's eyes flickered slightly, seemingly wavering. "Is that the truth?"
Xiao Sun nodded vigorously, his voice firm. "Yes. I'm not lying to you."
Chen Qingyan's expression was still cold, but there was a hint of complex emotion in her eyes. "If you dare to lie to me, hmmph, I was still trying to get you transferred to Chengguan Town. If you do anything to disappoint me, you can rot in the Women's Federation."
Xiao Sun stepped forward and gently held Chen Qingyan's hand. "Qingyan, I won't."
Chen Qingyan raised her head, closed her eyes, and her long eyelashes fluttered slightly. "What? You won't?"
Xiao Sun gently kissed her forehead and whispered, "Qingyan, don't do this anymore. If someone sees us, you're finished."
Chen Qingyan sighed softly, a hint of worry in her eyes. "If I can't get you transferred out, will you hate me?"
Xiao Sun smiled, a hint of relief in his eyes. "I'm not lucky. It would be better to get out, of course, but if I can't, it's no big deal!"
Chen Qingyan snorted coldly, a hint of dissatisfaction in her tone. "Hmph, you don't mean that. Wait until I'm there, and I'll get you transferred. It's too conspicuous right now, understand? I won't let you keep suffering."
Xiao Sun nodded and whispered, "Okay, if there's nothing else, I'll go out first."
Chen Qingyan's eyes flickered with a hint of disappointment. "Are you so disgusted with me?"
Sun Zhewen sighed helplessly. "It's just... I don't want people gossiping."
Chen Qingyan nodded slightly, a complex emotion in her eyes. "Alright, go then."
When Sun Zhewen walked out of the office, he breathed a long sigh of relief, feeling like he'd just escaped a fierce battle. He stood outside the company building, looked up at the sky, and thought: I got through today. He glanced at his watch and realized it was almost time to leave work. He suddenly remembered he wasn't living in his old place anymore.
He randomly chose a small roadside restaurant and ordered a bowl of beef noodles, eating a few mouthfuls in a hurry. Although the noodles tasted good, he felt a strange sense of unease. After finishing, he slowly walked towards the luxurious villa, filled with reluctance. Li Zhiyan had already given him the security code in the morning. He stood in front of the door, entered the code, and the door clicked open. He changed his shoes and went straight to his room, thinking: Try not to disturb Li Zhiyan's life.
Just as he was about to lie down and rest, the door suddenly opened. Li Zhiyan stood at the door, a strange expression on her face.
"Did you eat?" she asked, her voice laced with a hint of concern.
"I ate out," Sun Zhewen replied, his tone tinged with fatigue.
"Shall we go take the wedding photos tomorrow?" Li Zhiyan continued, her tone firm.
Sun Zhewen was taken aback, feeling a bit uneasy. "We don't need to do that, do we?"
Li Zhiyan frowned, seemingly displeased. "Don't you think it's weird not to have wedding photos?"
Sun Zhewen shrugged helplessly. "Alright."
Li Zhiyan nodded, seemingly satisfied with the answer. "Have your parents come on Friday. We'll have the wedding on Saturday. Don't worry, it'll be a simple wedding."
A complex mix of emotions welled up in Sun Zhewen's heart, but he eventually nodded. "Okay."
Li Zhiyan didn't say anything else and turned to leave his room. Sun Zhewen watched her departing figure, a mixture of feelings swirling within him.
The next day was Saturday. In the early morning, the soft sunlight bathed the earth, and the air was filled with a refreshing scent. Sun Zhewen and Li Zhiyan arrived at the photo studio as arranged. Li Zhiyan's face held no expression, while Sun Zhewen's expression betrayed a subtle sense of unease.
The staff at the photography studio warmly welcomed them, arranging for makeup and costumes. Sun Zhewen sat in the makeup chair, gazing at his reflection in the mirror, feeling a bit dazed. Li Zhiyan waited quietly to the side, her face still expressionless.
"You look a little nervous," the makeup artist said to Sun Zhewen with a smile, trying to ease his tension.
"Oh? Really?" Sun Zhewen chuckled awkwardly. "Maybe it's because it's my first time taking wedding photos, I'm not used to it."
"Don't worry, it'll be over soon," the makeup artist comforted him, but her hands never stopped moving.
After the makeup was done, Sun Zhewen and Li Zhiyan changed into their wedding attire. Li Zhiyan looked exceptionally beautiful in her white wedding dress, while Sun Zhewen wore a black suit, though he felt a bit uncomfortable.