"If you don’t come out, I’m coming in," Pei Yicheng’s voice came from outside the door.
Nianhua emerged from the restroom reluctantly, wishing she could disappear on the spot.
She cleared her throat and said, "I, I was just using the restroom."
"Is that so?" Pei Yicheng looked at her with a smile that was not quite a smile and said, "Your ears are red, are you sure you’re not embarrassed?"
"Who’s embarrassed? What do I have to be embarrassed about?"
With her lips pursed, Nianhua felt her face burning hot. She changed the subject, "By the way, Cheng-ge, there’s something I want to ask for your help with. Do you know someone who’s good with their hands? Um, preferably someone who has retired and is trustworthy."
Nianhua spoke quickly. Having mentioned some serious business, she felt her cheeks cooling down.
"What for?" Pei Yicheng’s smile faded as he asked.
Nianhua paused, unsure of how to phrase it, then continued, "I feel like the people who tampered with our Chili Sauce Factory haven’t been found yet, and I always have the feeling that if they didn’t succeed with the factory, they would definitely try something else. It’s alright when we are at home, but Big Brother is always out delivering goods. I think it’s safer to have someone skilled to accompany him. Of course, I’m willing to pay double the wage."
Nianhua knew that the Gu Family would target the Xu Family just like in her previous life. The Chili Sauce Factory incident had passed, but she was sure the Gu Family wouldn’t just leave it at that.
"Who do you suspect is out to harm you?" Pei Yicheng’s eyes flickered.
Nianhua lowered her eyes, avoiding his gaze. She always felt like she couldn’t keep any secrets from him. She urged him, "Cheng-ge, tell me quickly, do you know such a person? If you don’t, I’ll ask someone else."
Pei Yicheng affirmed, not wanting her to worry. He said, "Actually, we need to add another vehicle for the chili sauce deliveries, and expanding the Chili Sauce Factory is also essential. Let’s take this opportunity to make our chili sauce known to even more people."
"Exactly, exactly," Nianhua agreed excitedly, admiringly looking at him, "Cheng-ge, you’re really amazing."
"Then you should be happy." A smile shone in Pei Yicheng’s eyes as he accepted the praise.
"Of course, I think I’m so lucky to have you as my boyfriend, I must have accumulated good fortune for two lifetimes!" Nianhua said earnestly, believing every word. In her last life, she must have d all her earnings, which was why the Heavens were compensating her so generously in this life!
"Did you have sugar this morning?" The smile in Pei Yicheng’s eyes grew even brighter.
"No." Nianhua looked at him with a puzzled face, not catching on immediately. Just a moment ago she had been complimenting him, so why was he suddenly asking if she had eaten sugar?
"Today your mouth seems to be dipped in honey." Just as Pei Yicheng reached out his hand, he saw Nianhua quickly step back. He raised an eyebrow, his gaze filled with confusion.
Nianhua quickly warned, "Be careful, your wound on the back might reopen."
He just wanted to hold her hand.
"Cheng-ge, I’m going to boil some water," Nianhua said, as she picked up the kettle and walked out.
Pei Yicheng lowered his head, pondering Nianhua’s words, feeling that she was hiding something in her heart. Perhaps she knew who was trying to harm her?