Chapter 428: Chapter 428

Night had fallen, and the yard was suffused with enticing aromas, as the embers flickered with a faint red glow.

Due to the different tastes of the elderly and the young, Tang Xiaowan suggested that Wang Jinhui and Tang Mei sit at one table, while Leng Lingxiao and Wang Junchen sit at another, and Ye Wanhua considered various factors before joining Tang Mei’s table.

"Look, Miss is in a good mood." Li Fugui said with a chuckle as he picked up the oysters that Cheng Shi had just grilled, then gently patted his shoulder.

"Yeah, doing it yourself gives a sense of achievement!" Cheng Shi turned his head and gave a foolish smile.

Xiao Wan was leisurely flipping the skewers, each one grilled to a golden appeal and exuding a rich fragrance. From time to time, she glanced at Wang Junchen, then personally delivered the skewers to him, her petite and lovely face all smiles.

"Big brother, try this, it’s delicious! Huahua, you too, eat more."

"Ah, big brother, what’s so good about cold dishes, eat more lamb and pork belly. You’re so busy usually, and it’s rare for you to come here, don’t be shy."

"Huahua, take good care of big brother!"

, every time Tang Xiaowan brought over a skewer, she would call out in a sweet voice that was very charming and especially contagious.

During this process, she never once showed Wang Junchen a hint of displeasure.

Humph, little girl, don’t even think about playing tricks!

The wife of the chairman of Lingxiao Group, the owner of Chihai Hotel, the young miss of Mei Garden, having perfectly good servants available, and yet insisting on doing it herself!

This dinner had Wang Junchen feeling so mentally exhausted that he dared not eat anything carelessly, even drinking alcohol or water. He would only dare eat something if Leng Lingxiao ate it first.

He always felt that Tang Xiaowan was too enthusiastic tonight, giving him reasonable suspicion of malicious intent.

"Mr. Wang, I’m afraid I have let you down."

So spoke Leng Lingxiao, casually picking up a skewer of pork belly and starting to savor it.

Thinking of cooperation? Wishful thinking!

"We are all businessmen, and making money is the top priority. Mr. Leng, please consider it carefully. Given the current situation, the market share..."

Wang Junchen was cut off mid-sentence, suddenly feeling his stomach churning terribly.

"Excuse me, I’ll be right back."

"Sure, Mr. Wang, please feel free," Leng Lingxiao quickly put down his skewer and frowned in response.

He slowly turned his head and looked towards the barbecue. He saw his Little Wife humming a tune while sprinkling seasoning, looking very cheerful.

So, the action has started?

The effect is quite fast; I’ll have to ask later.

A smile that seemed to enjoy the spectacle flashed across the handsome man’s face.

About ten minutes later, Wang Junchen emerged from the bathroom warily, his complexion looking very unsightly, with pale, tight lips, and a forehead beaded with sweat.

"Damn it, she dared to scheme against me!"

He gritted his teeth, suppressing his anger, but his stomach soon felt the same churning pain, and he had to rush back to the restroom.

To his misery, there was no toilet paper left, but luckily, he had a report in his pocket that he could use.

Wang Junchen’s face twisted in agony, his hands clutching his stomach as his body trembled uncontrollably. It felt like his internal organs were rolling over, like a fiery flame burning in his belly.

A few minutes later, he slowly stood up, but his legs were too weak to support his body, so he had to bend over and shuffle along the wall, moving slowly.

If it weren’t for his regular exercise routine keeping him in good physical shape, he might have been carried out.

He suspected that the problem lay with the pork belly or the kidneys he had eaten earlier, as Leng Lingxiao had taken only one bite, whereas he had finished an entire piece.

Damn, no matter how cautious, I was still outmaneuvered by this little girl, infuriating!

Why on earth does Ah Hua fancy someone like you?

He walked slowly through the dining area, planning to fetch Ye Wanhua and leave this place as soon as possible, but on his way, he encountered Tang Xiaowan. She was carrying a plate of neatly cut fruit. Nᴇw ɴovel chaptᴇrs are published on Novᴇl_Fire(.)net

Damn it, she’s deliberately come to gloat.

"Ah! Big brother, what happened to you? Are you feeling unwell in the stomach?" Tang Xiaowan asked with concern, her bright, large eyes blinking.

Playing the innocent, huh? Alright, just wait and see!

"It’s nothing, just ate too much chili."

He definitely didn’t want to get tangled up with her, who knew what bad ideas she had come up with this time.

Pressured by face-saving concerns, he forcefully suppressed his rage.

"Big brother, why don’t you rest in the restaurant for a while? It just so happens that Granny Yu has made some ginger soup. I’ll go get a bowl for you, wait for me, okay?"

"No need, I’ll get it myself..."

"Don’t be polite, I’ll be quick."

Wang Junchen watched Tang Xiaowan walk away and, despite being so angry he was grinding his teeth, he stopped and sat down at the dining table.

Ginger soup? So coincidental, just so?

Let’s see what tricks you can pull this time!

He didn’t even know why he was betting his anger on waiting for someone to bring ginger soup.

At that moment, Ye Wanhua walked over and was startled upon seeing Wang Junchen’s condition. She thought her husband was just feeling unwell from drinking too much and wanted an excuse to leave to take a break.

She had no idea that Wang Junchen’s face was extremely pale, his lips even devoid of color.

"Ah Jun, what’s wrong with you?"

A man’s pride cannot be thrown away, he definitely couldn’t admit he was completely drained from diarrhea.

So, Wang Junchen squeezed out a forced smile and gently replied, "It’s nothing, I just ate too much chili just now, and my stomach is a bit uncomfortable."

"Didn’t Xiao Wan make you a special batch without chili?" Ye Wanhua asked, puzzled and somewhat worried.

"Just got excited... wanted to try something different, it’s okay, don’t worry, I’ll feel better after a rest."

"There’s medicine in the car, I’ll go get it."

"No need, stay here and keep me company," Wang Junchen grabbed his wife’s hand and looked at her intently, warmth showing in his eyes.

Ye Wanhua smiled in response.

Just as their eyes met, Tang Xiaowan came back, beaming with a large glass bowl in her hands, filled with the ginger soup Granny Yu had prepared.

What a joke, do they think I’m a water buffalo?

"Big brother, here’s the ginger soup." Tang Xiaowan called out before she even approached.

Are you afraid others won’t hear you?

Afraid you won’t be able to handle the trouble you’ve caused on your own?

"Xiao Wan is so thoughtful!" Ye Wanhua gratefully accepted the glass bowl and slowly brought it to Wang Junchen’s lips, "Drink it quickly, ginger soup is good for warming the stomach and sobering up, you’ll feel better."

Feel better? God knows what that damn girl has mixed into it this time.

Just wait, I’ll settle accounts with you later.

Since it was his wife who had brought it to him, Wang Junchen ultimately chose to respond with a smile, taking a great risk as he drank the large bowl of ginger soup.

Gulping it down without any hesitation.

As he put down the bowl, he had an epiphany.

Hmph, who’s afraid of who, at worst it’s just another bout of stomach pain and squatting in the bathroom. I don’t believe you’d dare do something drastic to me in front of all these people.

This is Huang City, not Chicheng.

"Wow, you drank it all in one breath, amazing!" Tang Xiaowan was visibly surprised as she looked at Ye Wanhua.

"If you drink it quickly, you won’t feel the burn anymore," Ye Wanhua explained softly, a hint of relief in her voice as she looked at the empty bowl.

"Oh, I see, that makes sense."

A smirk flickered across Tang Xiaowan’s lips, which Wang Junchen just happened to see. His heart tightened, suspecting he had fallen into a trap again.