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Back at Xia Yan's home, it seemed she had been well-prepared. In just a short while, the dishes were served on the table. Fei Hu had emptied his stomach of everything last night and spent the rest of the night tangled up with Xia Yan. Just a moment ago, there had been a scuffle at the entrance of the community, which was also quite exhausting. Now, he felt as if his stomach had shrunk together; he wanted to eat but felt like he could barely open his mouth.
Caring Xia Yan looked at Fei Hu's weary face and felt a pang of sympathy. She quickly brought over the chicken soup she had prepared earlier and spoon-fed him a few bites. Gradually, Fei Hu regained his strength, and soon the table was left with only a few empty plates.
"Take your time eating; if it's not enough, I'll make more," Xia Yan said with a slight smile, feeling extremely happy. It had been a long time since she felt at home. In fact, when she was alone at home, she never cooked because it was too much trouble and eating alone was not enjoyable. She always ended up with leftovers, so she became a regular at small restaurants, where Chen Kui had also gotten close to her.
After having a hearty meal, Fei Hu finally let out a sigh of relief and comfortably leaned back on the sofa. He smiled at Xia Yan and said, "It feels really good to have you around!"
"Go away! Stop being so glib in front of me. After all this time, if nothing happened, you wouldn't even think to come here or call me. You have no conscience," Xia Yan said playfully as she shot Fei Hu an annoyed glance.
Fei Hu paused for a moment before saying, "No, not calling doesn't mean I've forgotten about you. The key is..." He trailed off, unable to articulate his thoughts.
"Alright, I understand even if you don't say it. Just remember that whenever you're tired, sleepy, or troubled, you can come here! My door is always open for you; you can come and go freely. There are no commitments between us, so don't worry too much. As long as we're happy together," Xia Yan said straightforwardly. Hearing this made Fei Hu feel a bit embarrassed; it seemed he had indeed been overthinking things.
Fei Hu scratched his head and suddenly asked Xia Yan, "You've been with me all day; won't that delay your work at the beauty salon? How's business lately?"
"Not at all! I still have several sisters helping out. Besides, there are fewer customers in the morning; it gets busy in the evening. Anyway, I'm the boss now; I spend more time talking than working with my hands. The tough times are long gone; we're basically on track now and don't need to put in too much effort," Xia Yan said confidently when talking about her business.
Fei Hu envied her for being her own boss while he was caught up in fighting every day without knowing when it would end. Lost in thought, he stared blankly at the ceiling.
Xia Yan cleaned up the dishes and gently sat beside Fei Hu, softly asking, "Have you experienced something unpleasant recently? Just tell me! It might help lighten your heart."
Looking into Xia Yan's sincere eyes, Fei Hu sighed deeply and recounted all his recent troubles to her in detail. When he reached an emotional point in his story, he paused several times; this time he had truly been hurt.
After listening to Fei Hu's account, Xia Yan gently patted his back and comforted him: "You haven't experienced enough yet; consider this a lesson learned. Some things don't have right or wrong answers; it all depends on your perspective. You really don't need to torment yourself over such matters. Living is a blessing; enjoying life is true happiness. My understanding is simple—maybe it's a bit off-track from reality—but I think you should really take some time for yourself! I'm not joking."
Fei Hu reflected on what Xia Yan had just said and suddenly realized that this was also a way of living—there was nothing wrong with it. Enjoying each day meant being happy each day; thinking too far ahead was just a burden.
Looking at the smile blooming on Fei Hu's face, Xia Yan understood that he had taken her advice. She smiled and said, "How about this? You can stay here for a few days to relax. Once you're feeling better, you can go wherever you want. I won't stop you, how does that sound?"
Fei Hu thought to himself that staying would indeed be a pleasure; who wouldn't enjoy such a life? However, he couldn't do that. He should have his own matters to attend to. If he continued like this, he would truly become a kept man. But leaving immediately felt a bit inappropriate. The encounter with Chen Kui at the door made him feel like a sticky plaster; once attached, it wouldn't come off easily. Even if he wanted to leave, he needed to handle this matter properly first.
With that in mind, Fei Hu smiled at Xia Yan and said, "Alright! I'll stay here for a few days and enjoy this heavenly life. Once I'm fully recovered, I won't delay my departure."
Upon hearing this, Xia Yan happily kissed Fei Hu on the cheek and said, "You're so good! I'll make delicious food for you during these days."
Fei Hu grinned mischievously and replied, "I just want to eat you." Hearing this, Xia Yan lunged into Fei Hu's arms, and the two rolled together again.
After tidying up the room, Xia Yan mentioned that she wanted Fei Hu to accompany her to a beauty salon. In fact, even if Xia Yan hadn't suggested it, Fei Hu would have gone because he had an appointment with Chen Kui. He couldn't just walk away and let Chen Kui cause trouble for Xia Yan again.
Once they drove out of the community gate, Fei Hu specifically asked Xia Yan to stop the car for a moment. He opened the door and stepped out to look around but saw no sign of Chen Kui. Xia Yan laughed from inside the car and said, "Get in! That guy must be scared stiff by you and won't come back." Fei Hu chuckled and got back in the car; deep down, he hoped that guy wouldn't show up again so they could put this matter to rest.
Despite being a woman from humble beginnings, Xia Yan was quite capable in her business endeavors. She owned a beauty salon that was well-organized and impressive. Following behind her as she introduced it, Fei Hu found himself admiring her for the first time. The salon spanned three floors and covered about six hundred square meters. The interior was comfortably decorated with an elegant touch and fully equipped facilities.
It was only a little past three in the afternoon when wealthy women began arriving for their beauty treatments. Fei Hu's eyes were opened as he noticed several women passing by; each one was dressed elegantly with either gold or silver jewelry adorning their necks. Their bags and phones screamed luxury—one glance made it clear they were high-end products worth thousands.
"Hey! Stop looking; let's sit in my office. What's so great about these women? They're all mothers now. In the evening, there are actually beautiful ones coming here who are no different from movie stars," Xia Yan pulled Fei Hu gently as she whispered this to him.
Entering Xia Yan's office after she opened the door revealed an impressive setup that rivaled any executive's office—complete with computers, telephones, fax machines, and printers. Fei Hu looked around curiously; everything felt fresh and new to him.
Xia Yan retrieved a bottle of drink from the fridge in the corner for him. Just as Fei Hu opened it and was about to take a sip, the door swung open, and a woman in her thirties walked in. Although she wore a white lab coat, her beautiful curves were clearly visible—she was stunningly attractive.
The woman glanced at Fei Hu and suddenly stopped in her tracks. She exclaimed loudly, "Oh! It's you! No wonder our Manager Xia hasn't been coming to work; if I had such a handsome young man accompanying me, I wouldn't want to either!" The woman laughed joyfully while her eyes sparkled as they roamed over Fei Hu.
Who was she? Why did she seem so familiar? He couldn't quite place her at that moment. Feeling embarrassed, Fei Hu smiled at her but didn't say anything.
The woman sat down next to Fei Hu and rolled her eyes, saying, "No wonder Xia Yan said you're a white-faced wolf; it's true. I don't even know you well, but we had hot pot together on New Year's Eve at Xia Yan's house. You certainly took advantage of me." She lowered her voice for the last part and leaned in with her alluring lips.
Fei Hu's mind went blank for a moment as he recalled that wild night. He slapped his thigh and quickly put on a smiling face, saying, "Oh! Sister Aju, wow! You're getting more and more beautiful; no wonder I didn't recognize you at first."
"Hahaha! Xia Yan! What did you feed him today? His words are so sweet; it feels nice to hear. I haven't heard anyone say such things in days!" Aju laughed heartily as she stood up.
Xia Yan chuckled and said to Aju, "Stop flirting. If there's something to discuss, just say it! We need to get down to business; once we're done, you can flirt all you want, and I won't pay you any attention." The two women spoke freely, making Fei Hu feel like he was invisible.
Aju walked over and suddenly grabbed Xia Yan's backside, whispering, "Feeling good, huh?" The two women laughed and started playfully teasing each other.
This way of working was quite amusing; there was no tension at all. Fei Hu couldn't help but laugh, "Is this how you work? Won't you scare away the clients?"
Xia Yan laughed back, "Who would dare act like this with clients around? This flirty girl loses control the moment she sees you. That's why her words and actions are all over the place. If it were someone else, I'd beat her up; she wouldn't dare act like this. You have no idea—many of our beauty clients are wealthy and influential people. They put on such airs, speaking softly and carefully. We only get to respond with 'uh-huh' and can't be so reckless; they are our bread and butter."
Aju and Xia Yan spent some time discussing beauty treatments on the computer before turning to leave. Just before exiting, Aju said, "Hey handsome, how about I treat you to hot pot tonight?"
Fei Hu smiled and replied, "Sure! It's great to have someone treat me to dinner, especially when it's a beautiful woman."
Aju suddenly lowered her voice and said, "I'm only treating you; don't bring Xia Yan." With that, she tiptoed away.
Fei Hu couldn't help but burst into laughter. These women were truly entertaining. He wondered what would happen if he secretly went out to dinner with Aju alone.
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