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Chapter 1623 One-tenth of Love
After having a child, Erqiang, who had already changed a lot, became even more composed. Perhaps he had truly begun to understand the responsibility that Qiao Yicheng had told him about.

Erqiang did not disappoint his promise to Ma Suqin. The following year, after he was old enough, he did not hesitate to get a marriage certificate with Ma Suqin. At the same time, they also celebrated their child's first birthday with a drink together.

Everyone else is also developing step by step. Si Mei has become the manager of Jinling. Although she is young, she is clever and not stupid. After constantly encountering various problems, being forgiven, and being given opportunities, she naturally continues to improve and her abilities are rising steadily.

Once she has the necessary abilities, she will naturally have more power and resources at her disposal, which will help her advance further and reach a higher position.

Sanli is diligently studying and has no intention of getting involved in the company. Following in Yicheng's footsteps, she is preparing to pursue a master's and doctoral degree, which is also a good choice.

Wang Yan continued to expand the company, having inherited some of his elder brother's legacy, which he naturally needed to digest and absorb. Other businesses also needed to expand continuously. At this point, his name was already well-known at the top, and all the companies he owned were profitable and highly technologically advanced. Even internal speeches were being sent to internal reports, discussing things like attracting talent and innovative development…

Qiao Zuwang is still the same as ever, spending his days drinking and playing mahjong. He rarely acts arrogant anymore, because everyone knows he's awesome.

Yi Cheng still works at the TV station. Everyone at the station knows that his brother-in-law is the owner of Jue Wei, but Song Qingyuan instructed his team not to talk about other things, such as dealing with his elder brother's inheritance.

Many pieces of information have a limited scope. Song Qingyuan, being a young master, and Wang Yan, with his amusing and entertaining stories, are merely topics of casual conversation. But the vast majority of people below them would never know, because their social circles are too small to access such information. Even if they occasionally come across it, it's just hearsay without knowing the truth.

Of course, Song Qingyuan was in the same boat; his knowledge was also limited, coming from layers of superiors. In fact, there was much information they were unaware of, such as Wang Yan's controversies abroad…

Just as Song Qingyuan said, after learning about Wang Yan's relationship, Qiao Yicheng didn't actually need Wang Yan to spend any money, and his situation at the station was very good. Simply put, he got what he deserved, which is very important.

In real work and life, people often work hard without receiving what they deserve, and the difference between them is far greater than that.

Qiao Yicheng wasn't stupid. Although he was a newcomer to the workforce, he could sense his own success and the politeness of his colleagues. Why could he perceive his own success? Of course, it was because he saw the misfortunes of others.

Which company doesn't have hardworking, long-serving employees who work their whole lives without getting promoted and ending up with nothing to show for it? Qiao Yicheng has seen all of this...

"Hey, why are you walking so fast?"

As Qiao Yicheng was leaving get off work, Song Qingyuan stopped him impatiently. "Going to see that Ye Xiaolang again? Let me tell you, you need to be careful with him. If someone flirts with you, you'll act like a dog..."

"You're the one who's acting like a dog," Qiao Yicheng said irritably. "I'm going home for dinner today; we have a dinner party planned."

"Big gatherings or small get-togethers?"

Song Qingyuan and Qiao Yicheng had a very good relationship, and Song Qingyuan had eaten with Wang Yan more than once or twice; they were all familiar with each other. So he knew that the Qiao family often ate together. Small gatherings were just the Qiao family and Wang Yan, while larger gatherings included Qi Weimin, Qi Qi, and others. He had attended all of them and always praised Wang Yan's cooking skills, reminiscing about them fondly.

"Big……"

"Great! I can freeload a meal here. Oh, I've been craving Mr. Wang's cooking for ages, it's absolutely amazing. Come on, I'll take you home on my motorcycle."

He'd attended two smaller gatherings, both with Old Qiao's family, which wasn't really convenient for him there. Larger gatherings were different, with more people. Especially since it was dinner tonight, Old Qiao would definitely be invited, and Old Qiao wouldn't get a chance to speak. Having Old Qiao with him would at least give him some company…

So the two of them went downstairs together and rode Song Qingyuan's motorcycle to Old Qiao's house in Shamao Lane. When they arrived, Old Qiao's house was already bustling with activity.

Two tables were set up in the yard, and a group of people sat around them cleaning up the vegetables. There was a lot of peanut, melon seed, and fruit scraps on the ground, as if the New Year celebrations had already begun.

Before Qiao Yicheng could speak, Song Qingyuan laughed and greeted him, "Uncle Qiao, Boss Wang, I'm here to freeload again. You don't mind, do you?"

Wang Yan was sitting at the kitchen doorway smoking when he heard this, and nodded: "I mind!"

"Haha, I knew Mr. Wang wouldn't mind. I wonder what delicious food Mr. Wang is making today? It's not easy for Mr. Wang to cook. I haven't had your cooking for almost half a year. To be honest, Mr. Wang, I dream about your cooking all the time."

"You're truly shameless." Qiao Yicheng was speechless.

Wang Yan laughed and offered him a cigarette: "It's good that you miss my cooking; it would be terrible if you missed me."

"Oh, Mr. Wang is an exceptional man, I think you're not incapable either."

Everyone burst into laughter, thoroughly enjoying themselves.

Song Qingyuan was quite generous; he didn't ask for favors, just joined in for meals, and everyone got along well, laughing and joking together. Moreover, Song Qingyuan and Wang Yan actually shared a common interest: photography. Besides food, Song Qingyuan also highly praised Wang Yan's photography skills, saying that Wang's photography was just as impressive as his cooking.

For Song Qingyuan, this was just a compliment, but for Wang Yan, it was practically the truth, because his photography and cooking skills were both at level five. The reason for saying "practically the truth" is that he reached level five in photography earlier and traveled farther, but this is something that cannot be quantified.

Come to think of it, this is probably the longest I've ever cooked in all these years. He's been doing it for so many years straight. His level four cooking skills, which he hasn't practiced for so long, have finally reached a high level, which is quite rare.

It's not that he's bad at cooking, it's just that he doesn't cook often, and he often goes years without cooking. Even if his skills don't decline, it's inevitable that he'll become rusty, and this has been going on for many years. To be honest, the total time he spends cooking is less than the time a professional chef spends stir-frying.

After all, they're professionals; they practice every day, unlike him who mainly cooks three meals a day...

With everyone's joint efforts, each dish was made into two plates, and the various fried, stir-fried, and braised dishes filled two tables. The people who had been waiting impatiently sat down and started eating.

The women sat at one table, drinking soft drinks and soda, while the men sat at another, opening bottles of Moutai and pouring liquor.

"Let me offer a toast, it's been so long since we ate together..." Old Joe always makes sure to assert his presence at times like this, because he knows he won't be needed for anything else for a while...

No one was disappointed; everyone shared a drink together in a lively atmosphere before starting their meal.

Unsurprisingly, the first activity was a collective praise of the chef, with each dish being reviewed and commented on. Having spent a lot of time with Wang Yan, we've all developed our own insights into food.

Song Qingyuan kept eating with his chopsticks, muttering, "Boss Wang, it's a real loss to the culinary world that you don't run a restaurant."

“Yeah, that’s really true.” Qi Weimin chimed in, “I wish I could lock him up and have him cook for me 24/7.”

Wang Yan shook his head and laughed: "Don't flatter me so much. There are still many master chefs with good skills. I can't compare to them."

“You really are talented, Wang Yan,” said the second aunt sitting next to him. “Your cooking has improved significantly in the last two years.”

"Then I'll keep working on it."

As everyone ate, drank, and chatted, Erqiang said, "Cousin, if I remember correctly, you should have graduated with your master's degree by now, right?"

"I've graduated." Qi Weimin nodded. "Finally graduated." Yi Cheng pressed, "What's next? Which company are you going to?"

"Go to the government."

"Hey, that's good, you'll be a leader in the future." Wang Yan chuckled. "But I still think it's better if you come to work in the company; we trust our own people."

"Yeah, Brother Min, it's better to come to the company. I'm exhausted after a long day, and I just want someone to save me." Si Mei complained from the side, sounding so pitiful.

"Stop pretending, President Mei. Let me serve the people instead." Qi Weimin chuckled. "If you need anything, I definitely won't let you off the hook. You can rest assured about that."

After everyone took a sip of their drinks, Wang Yan asked, "What are your plans with Xingyu's wife?"

"We're already engaged and thinking about the wedding. If we don't get married this year, we'll have to get married next year. But we don't plan on having a big banquet; we'll just have some drinks together."

"Then I'll be waiting," Qiao Yicheng said. "I'm really looking forward to you and your junior sister getting married and having children soon."

Chang Xingyu and Qiao Yicheng went to the same university and major for graduate school, so he always called her his junior sister.

Upon hearing this, Old Qiao spoke up, scoffing, "You're still hoping for Weimin? You should worry about yourself too. You're thirty, and our family isn't bad off. I suggest you introduce him to someone. At this age, still single, it's embarrassing for me to go out drinking and playing mahjong..."

"You just want to embarrass yourself, don't you?" Erqiang couldn't stand it anymore.

He didn't say a word, too lazy to pay attention to his father's inexplicable sense of responsibility. His father always meddled when it wasn't his place.

"Hey, Uncle Qiao, don't embarrass yourself." Song Qingyuan, who had been eating quietly, stopped Old Qiao, who was about to retaliate against Erqiang. Ignoring Qiao Yicheng's murderous glare, he muttered, "Yicheng has a girlfriend."

"what?"

"what?"

"You have a girlfriend?"

"Really?"

As soon as these words came out, the whole hall was shocked.

Seeing everyone looking at him, and even the four beauties walking over with their rice bowls, Qiao Yicheng glared at the grinning Song Qingyuan and explained, "Don't listen to his nonsense. It's not even close to being a girlfriend yet. We just met."

"Is she pretty?" This is the fourth beauty.

"What are you doing?" This is Sanli.

"How did you meet?" This was Erqiang's question.

"How old are you?" This was Old Joe's question.

"How is he?" This was my second aunt asking.

……

A barrage of questions landed on his face, and Qiao Yicheng really wanted to kill the talkative Song Qingyuan.

"He was embarrassed, so I'll speak for him..."

Song Qingyuan recounted from beginning to end how Qiao Yicheng and Ye Xiaolang met, "Recently, the two have been getting along very well and have gone out together several times, going to the movies and having meals together."

Qiao Yicheng said helplessly, "We've only just started contacting each other, so it's not confirmed yet."

"Then once it's confirmed, bring it home so we can all see it, big brother." Sanli was really looking forward to her big brother's good news.

The four beauties, however, were always eager for drama: "Brother Yan, what do you think of this person? Is he any good?"

Wang Yan had taught her how to judge people, so she wanted Wang Yan to give his opinion in order to confirm whether the woman her elder brother had his eye on was reliable.

"Looking for trouble, huh?" Erqiang lightly patted her. "Don't steal my vegetables."

"It's nothing, I don't really have any opinion. I just think this person is quite lively and active. How can you know what a person is like if you've never even met them?" Wang Yan raised his glass. "In the end, it's up to you, brother, to find a partner. It all depends on you taking a liking to them. Come on, brother, let me toast you. It's been quite a long time. You should have started thinking about yourself by now."

Noticing the looks in his younger siblings' eyes, Yicheng smiled and said, "It's not difficult at all. The country encourages late marriage and late childbirth. I'm just supporting the national policy."

"Great patriotism." Song Qingyuan raised his glass. "Come on, let's drink! Aren't you tired of holding a glass like that?"

This topic is endless; the four beauties keep asking questions like a bunch of clueless kids, creating a lot of laughs.

Qiao Yicheng has had a really tough time. Just like how none of Old Qiao's four children wanted to remarry, Qiao Yicheng's three younger siblings were dirt poor and, after getting to know them a little, none of them wanted to live with him.

Over the years, he had never thought about these issues, and he was even very likely prepared to live out his days alone.

Even though the Qiao family has been changed by Wang Yan, it's only been a few years, and it's only been a short time. Qiao Yicheng went to university and then graduate school, and has only been working for two years. He hasn't adapted yet, so he didn't have any prior contact with Wang Yan.

And so, as if by fate, she met Ye Xiaolang...

To be honest, although Qiao Yicheng was poor, his circumstances were still quite good. He was highly educated, worked at a television station, a job with a decent income and high status, and his younger siblings were all grown up. He had a Nanjing hukou (household registration). Even though he was poor, his future was still bright.

However, relatively speaking, he's not very attractive to local girls of similar standing who are available to him. He's also not competitive against the next-best local girls. After all, it's common knowledge that women are generally considered to be better off with higher-ranking partners.

However, for a girl from out of town like Qiao Yicheng, these conditions were acceptable. Especially considering Ye Xiaolang's family's modest means and the strong preference for sons, she wasn't well-liked at home. She was also getting on in years, and Qiao Yicheng was the best choice for her; finding someone better would be extremely difficult…

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