CHAPTER 231: 231 THIS IS HAPPINESS

Opened my eyes and got startled. Looked at the watch, and immediately went out to work.

Tian Mingyan’s secretary heard the noise inside and came in right away, "Vice Factory Director Tian, tonight you’ll need to give the New Year greeting at the cafeteria. I’ve written it down already, take a look to see if there are any changes needed?"

Tian Mingyan felt a bit embarrassed, tidied her short hair, took the paper, and read through it. "Thank you, Xiao Wang, it’s very good, you can go now, I’ll memorize it."

Wang Huisheng nodded and left. He was Tian Mingyan’s secretary, and he knew her changes the best. Although he didn’t know who the man was, he was sure she must have a man now. He was a married man, and the scent from Tian Mingyan’s body was that of a man.

He really looked down on her a bit in his heart.

Tian Mingyan propped herself up from the table, feeling a stinging pain down below, she secretly mixed some water and went into the restroom to wash herself.

She quietly washed her underwear, thinking of not going tonight because she was too tired, intending to take advantage of these two holiday days to rest well.

But there was a knock on the door, and she hurriedly put on her clothes and went out.

It was Jia Xingzhi who came in, and Tian Mingyan’s face quickly turned red.

Jia Xingzhi dutifully reported his work, but as he was about to leave, he leaned close to Tian Mingyan and whispered, "Yan, I’ll be waiting for you tonight, let’s spend the holiday together." Then he left.

Tian Mingyan felt particularly sweet; he came over to see her.

Thinking of the sweetness between them, she figured she should go after all.

After some thought, she informed Secretary Wang, went back to her dormitory, took her change of clothes, intending to go to the bathroom. But thinking about the marks on her body, she ended up fetching water and taking a simple bath in the dormitory. She changed clothes, washed them, and hung them to dry in the room.

Tian Mingyan was an orphan but she had her own ideas, she kept pleasing the village chief, which gave her the chance to go to school. Later, she actively participated in work, which was why she was dispatched to work here by higher-ups.

In fact, she didn’t know anything, so she wouldn’t be heavily relied upon.

She wasn’t considered part of the inner circle; at most, she played a role in supervising Wei Kaiyun.

But she didn’t know this, so she was still waiting for the order to become the factory director.

After tidying up, she returned to the office. Today is New Year’s Eve, and she’s got a chance to show her face, so she must perform well.

The cafeteria’s meal today was the same as usual, and the workers weren’t satisfied. After all, during those tough times last year, even when Wei Kaiyun wasn’t around, everything was arranged, a lot of money was spent to improve the workers’ lives on New Year’s Eve.

Wang Huisheng had already submitted the cafeteria report to Tian Mingyan, but she rejected it, saying there was no need to waste money.

So, when she confidently came to the cafeteria, she wasn’t greeted with the fanfare she had hoped for.

Tian Mingyan frowned, but she still stood in front smiling, greeting everyone, although not everyone was responsive, just a few scattered responses.

Tian Mingyan was really furious. But she wasn’t stupid and knew this was just how things were, though she was extremely angry inside.

After coming out of the cafeteria, she felt very wronged and now just wanted to find Jia Xingzhi to hear his comforting words.

Wei Kaiyun and Jiang Xinyu were setting off firecrackers in the yard, really feeling the New Year’s atmosphere.

Tonight’s dumplings had mutton and scallions, pork and cabbage, seafood mix, and cooked meat with sauerkraut.

The dishes were also particularly bountiful: fried hairtail, pig liver, pig’s feet, sausage, and canned peaches.

"Wife, I think this could rank as number one."

"Isn’t all our hard work for this mouthful of food? Although sometimes we beautify it by saying it’s to achieve ideals and ambitions. But at the root of it, isn’t it all for eating? So, we must eat well."

Wei Kaiyun nodded with a smile. The two ate slowly, he fed her a bite, she fed him one. It was particularly cozy.

The night was still long, and they spent the happiest New Year’s Eve.

Tian Mingyan, after coming out of the cafeteria, decided to return to the office first. Then she thought about eating in the cafeteria. Jia Xingzhi had already eaten, and she felt embarrassed to ask him to cook for her.

It wasn’t until 7:30 PM that Tian Mingyan finished her dinner in the cafeteria, carrying more than ten buns to Jia Xingzhi’s home.

The next morning, she suddenly woke up, looking at Jia Xingzhi sleeping beside her, feeling that he was indeed the man worthy of her. Lying beside him felt like happiness.

Jia Xingzhi also woke up, holding Tian Mingyan, speaking sweetly, making her feel overjoyed. Even if he asked her to do something distasteful, she would agree.

They lazed around at home for two days, even though Jia Xingzhi had a bit of a domineering nature, Tian Mingyan was willing, even feeling it should be this way.

Wei Kaiyun stayed home without stepping out, just staying close to his wife.

Jiang Xinyu studied every morning, and after lunch, the two would stick together, and every day Wei Kaiyun would share his stories with Jiang Xinyu.

Jiang Xinyu truly felt for this man who, as a child, was always the extra one, abandoned. When he finally came out on his own, he had to endure inhuman hardships. As an adult, he was controlled by others.

"Wife, actually, I was prepared to spend my life like this, just alone. But fate led me to you.

I’m selfish; even though I know it could be dangerous and hard, I still want to hold onto you."

The two lay side by side, Wei Kaiyun’s head buried in Jiang Xinyu’s chest, speaking his true thoughts in a muffled voice.

Jiang Xinyu patted his head. "I’ll face it with you. Those above you aren’t entirely evil people. Keep a clear mind, and even if you’re asked to do something against your conscience, you can refuse or do it your own way."

Wei Kaiyun found it amusing; his wife understood it too simplistically. It’s not that easy, but she did get one thing right: keep a clear mind. He needed that now; since he couldn’t break away, he might as well face it.

"Wife, thank you for staying with me."

"Mm, I’ll always be with you."

Until the fifth day of the New Year, they hadn’t stepped out of the house once.

"Is someone knocking?"

"Mm, I’ll go check." Wei Kaiyun got up, and it was another letter.

"Is there another situation?"

"Mm."

Wei Kaiyun climbed back onto the kang, holding her while they read the letter together.

"Really unaware of one’s limitations." Wei Kaiyun sneered after reading it.

"Wife, above really intends for you to come over."

"I don’t want to come, it’s too exhausting. I’m not a career woman, I just want to be a pampered little woman."

"You’re going to give up such a good opportunity?"

"I don’t think it’s a good opportunity. Considering my age and the few years I’ve been working? Making me factory director? No one would be convinced. I’ll just live the life I want every day, being obedient."