Chapter 104 “The Vase Shen Muyan! Would You Like to Try the Queen’s Seat?”
Chen Yue thought of Lu Qin, a man who captivated her not only with his looks but also with his culinary skills—a double temptation she couldn’t resist.
Comparing him with the wealthy heirs and business elites around her, who all appeared refined but lacked charm, she found none of them as appealing as Lu Qin.
No wonder her shrewd and discerning father, Chen Dahai, praised him so highly. Indeed, he was extraordinary.
Chen Yue took out her phone and sent Lu Qin a message on WeChat.
Using business as an excuse to start a conversation was her strategy. Previously, her simple greetings like “Hello” or “Are you there?” had sunk into the abyss without a response.
Lu Qin had already mentioned he wasn’t considering catering orders for now, but Chen Yue insisted on adding him on WeChat anyway.
Even now, two minutes had passed without a reply. Would calling him directly be too forward? If she did, it might mean sacrificing her dignity entirely after her unanswered messages.
Chen Yue stared at her phone, her manicured nails tapping lightly against the screen. In the end, she decided against calling and put her phone aside.
The saying “a woman pursuing a man is like a veil separating them” was nothing but a myth. That didn’t apply when faced with a resolute and extraordinary man. When anyone meet such a man, pursuing him might feel like crossing a mountain instead.
What Chen Yue didn’t know was that Lu Qin didn’t like adding strangers to his contact list. For potential business contacts like Chen Yue, he used a secondary account.
Moreover, his WeChat notifications for this account were set to a subtle sound that wouldn’t disturb him even if messages came through.
By 4 p.m., golden sunlight bathed the entrance of Starlight Kindergarten. The parent-child activity had ended in laughter and cheer, with parents and children alike thoroughly enjoying themselves.
The highlight of the day had undoubtedly been the lunch cooked by Lu Qin—a feast so divine it deeply satisfied everyone’s taste buds and stomachs.
Some parents even suggested to Teacher Li that future parent-child events should replicate today’s arrangement, with one key difference: avoid having the kitchen staff prepare lunch. Teacher Li nodded knowingly. This suggestion was indeed valuable and worth adopting.
At the kindergarten gate, an unusual scene unfolded: parents surrounded Lu Qin as he walked out, while children flocked around Lu Xiyao.
Oddly, the most eye-catching figure of them all—Shen Muyan, a goddess-like woman with stunning looks and an impeccable figure—was the one left unnoticed.
“Xiyao’s dad, the food you made today was so delicious it brought tears to my eyes!”
“Boss Lu, where do you usually set up your food stall? I have to come buy from you! What? You have a QQ group? Add me! Quick, quick!”
“My son stopped being a picky eater after having Xiyao’s dad’s cooking—so impressive!”
Meanwhile, over on Lu Xiyao’s side, other children kept stuffing snacks and toys into her little hands.
“Xiyao, on Monday, can I have a piece of twice-cooked pork? I’ve been dreaming about it!”
“It’s called twice-cooked pork!”
“Lu Xiyao, when is your dad coming to the kindergarten again? His food is amazing!”
Yuan Haojie handed his dad’s BMW car key to Lu Xiyao.
“Lu Xiyao, here’s my dad’s car. On Monday, can I have a chicken wing?”
“Haojie! Time to go home!”
“Hey, where’s my car key?”
“Dad, I gave it to Lu Xiyao, but she still wouldn’t give me a chicken wing on Monday!”
“You little brat! Trading a BMW 5 Series for a chicken wing—and not even succeeding! How embarrassing! Go get it back!”
Yuan Haojie ran back.
“Lu Xiyao, this is my dad’s car key. Take it back! And by the way, the story about the girl selling missiles was great, but please don’t tell it again next time.”
Yuan Haojie took the car key, confused, and handed it back to his father.
“Why are you coming back? Aren’t we going home?”
Yuan Haojie’s dad dragged him into the car. Meanwhile, Lu Xiyao held onto her collection of teddy bear biscuits, chocolates, lollipops, two lychees, and a banana.
She tried to refuse other kids offering toys and milk cartons.
Running to Shen Muyan, she called out, “Mommy, help me carry these!”
“Xiyao, let’s go home.”
The crowd gradually dispersed. Lu Qin waved at Lu Xiyao and Shen Muyan, signaling them to come over.
The three got into a Porsche. Shen Muyan wondered when this father-daughter duo had become so popular at the kindergarten. Both were so outstanding, yet she, a five-star hotel CEO, felt like she had no presence.
She couldn’t help but feel like a decorative vase.
She couldn’t cook, and she even held back during parent-child games. What was she doing here? Was she just a vase?
Pressing her red lips together, Shen Muyan couldn’t help but reminisce about their married days. Back then, she earned money to support the family, so at least she had a sense of purpose.
As she mulled over her thoughts, Lu Xiyao sneaked her hand towards the milk candy Shen Muyan was holding.
Without turning his head, Lu Qin said, “Xiyao, only two pieces of candy.”
“Daddy, do you have eyes on the back of your head?” The little one asked incredulously.
She didn’t know about the rearview mirror. The car’s Bluetooth automatically connected, and a call came through. Seeing that the call was from an AUTO car dealership, Lu Qin pressed the steering wheel to answer.
The call was on speaker, and Shen Muyan could hear clearly from the back seat.
“Hello, Boss Lu! The M7 Ultra top-tier model you ordered has arrived at the dealership. You can pick it up anytime. When would you like to come?”
At a red light, Lu Qin turned his head to look at Shen Muyan. She sat elegantly, her long legs crossed. Even in a parent-child outfit featuring a bear hat, her regal demeanor was unmistakable.
After a few seconds, she pressed her lips together and nodded, indicating they could pick up the car now. Previously, when she’d asked Lu Qin for help making liver soup, he’d jokingly requested a car worth over 300,000 yuan. It ended up being the world’s most expensive liver soup.
However, Shen Muyan ultimately benefited. Ouyang Lin had thrown in an additional 20 million yuan in investment, sealing the deal smoothly and decisively.
Lu Qin’s culinary skills had become a key to securing investments, and this car was merely a token of gratitude. With her approval, Lu Qin turned right at the next light towards the AUTO dealership in the southern part of the city.
Even near evening, the dealership was bustling with owners picking up their cars, reflecting the popularity of this domestic new energy vehicle.
When the three walked in, still wearing their parent-child outfits, their striking looks and aura caught everyone’s attention.
A staff member hurried over, welcoming them warmly.
“Yes, I called about ten minutes ago.”
The trio was ushered to a sofa. Water, fruit platters, and snacks were promptly brought over. The service was impeccable.
After confirming the car’s model and configuration, they headed to the garage to see the vehicle.
Lu Xiyao was the most excited, thrilled that the family was getting a new car. She loved its sleek exterior, luxurious interior, and zero-gravity seats.
She darted around the car excitedly, leaving Shen Muyan dizzy.
“Xiyao, you car so much? Mommy has lots of cars—why don’t you seem to like those?”
“Mommy, your cars don’t have a fridge, TV, or big sofa!”
“Those are gimmicks. They don’t cost much and are just to fool kids like you. What matters are the three core components.”
“Ma’am, the backseat includes a Queen’s Seat. Would you like to try it?” The staff member offered with a smile.
Curious, Shen Muyan took a look and, unable to resist, gracefully stepped in and sat down.
“It is quite comfortable.”