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The couple's engagement banquet was held in their hometown of Hangzhou.

We invited all our relatives and friends and chose a Chinese-style courtyard overlooking West Lake. The white walls and black tiles were complemented by the fragrance of osmanthus blossoms throughout the courtyard. It was September, and the wind carried the gentle charm of Jiangnan.

Before their engagement, Shen Shiyan bought an apartment in Beijing, specifically choosing a high-rise with a view of the sunset.

The interior design was entirely based on Liu Yunshu's favorite natural wood style, and even the small garden on the balcony was planted with hydrangeas that she had been talking about for a long time.

Mr. and Mrs. Liu were very satisfied with the result, but Mr. Liu still bought a small apartment for Liu Yunshu in Beijing.

"Nongnong, Dad bought you a small apartment. In the future, when you live in Beijing, if Shen Shiyan bullies you, Dad won't be able to get there in time because the emperor is far away. This small apartment will be your support. If you are tired or wronged, you will always have a place to stay."

Liu Yunshu's eyes welled up with tears, and she reached out to hug her father's arm: "Dad, he won't bully me."

Though she said that, she felt a warm glow inside.

A father's love is always like this: his words are harsh, but his actions are tender.

Just then, Shen Shiyan came over with some cut fruit. Hearing this, she smiled and said, "Dad, don't worry. If I ever make her suffer even the slightest grievance, you won't have to lift a finger. I'll just throw myself in there and reflect on my actions."

Mr. Liu snorted, but couldn't help taking the apple he was offered: "You're smart to know what's good for you."

The smile in her eyes couldn't hide her approval of this "future son-in-law".

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After getting engaged, Liu Yunshu started working at Shen Shiyan's company.

Before going to work, Shen Shiyan drove her to the company.

"Yunshu, if you feel uncomfortable at work, or if someone gives you a hard time, don't put up with it, just tell me."

Shen Shiyan kept his eyes on the road ahead, but his fingers tapped lightly on the steering wheel.

"Yes, yes, I know, Brother Shiyan. I'm their future boss's wife, who dares to give me a hard time!"

Liu Yunshu's slightly smug look amused Shen Shiyan, who glanced at her with indulgent eyes.

"Yes, our Director Liu is very confident. But remember, if you have any problems at work, you can come to me. Don't try to handle it all by yourself."

After arriving at the company building and parking the car, Shen Shiyan took Liu Yunshu's hand and walked into the company.

"Oh my god! This must be CEO Shen's fiancée! She's so beautiful!"

"Yes, yes! I'd only heard that CEO Shen was engaged, but I never imagined she'd be so beautiful in person, and her aura is absolutely stunning!"

As soon as the two entered the company lobby, hushed whispers drifted over.

Liu Yunshu tugged at Shen Shiyan's hand, and Shen Shiyan subconsciously looked down at her. "What's wrong, Yunshu?"

"Brother Shiyan, they're praising my beauty~"

A smile instantly spread across Shen Shiyan's eyes. He reached out and gently pinched her cheek, his tone full of affection: "Our Yun Shu is beautiful. It's not just them who praise her; I want to praise her every day."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Zhou, the president's special assistant who was passing by, quickly lowered his head and pretended to look at the documents.

Silently thinking to myself: The boss is showing off his love even on the way to work. It seems that there will only be more and more "dog food" in the office from now on.

At this moment, Gao Yang walked over, put his arm around Shen Shiyan's shoulder, and teased, "Old Shen, you're even showing off your love in the company now."

Shen Shiyan slapped Gao Yang's hand away, then pulled Liu Yunshu to his side, raising an eyebrow and saying, "Envious? Go find someone of your own if you're envious."

Gao Yang sighed dramatically, his gaze falling on Liu Yunshu. He greeted her with a smile, "Yunshu, welcome to the company. If Lao Chen ever gives you a hard time at work, just come to me anytime, and I'll take care of him for you."

Liu Yunshu nodded with a smile, "Okay, thank you in advance, Senior Gao Yang."

She then looked at Shen Shiyan, "Brother, where are Senior Li Zhe and Senior Liu Xu?"

Just as Shen Shiyan was about to speak, Gao Yang chimed in, "Those two are probably still asleep in front of their computers. They stayed up all night last night. Yun Shu, when you come here, you should keep an eye on Lao Shen. He's always up all night working on software, Liu Xu doesn't even have time to spend with Nuan Nuan. Li Zhe and I don't even have time to find girlfriends!"

After saying that, she gave Chen Shiyan a mournful look.

Shen Shiyan glanced helplessly at Gao Yang, then pulled Liu Yunshu toward the elevator: "Don't listen to his nonsense. The project is at a critical stage. Once we're done with this, we'll give them time off."

Once inside the elevator, Liu Yunshu nudged his arm, suppressing a laugh, and said, "So, our CEO Shen has a reputation for 'exploiting employees' at the company?"

"I'm innocent." He took her hand and gently tickled her palm with his fingertips. "Once you're familiar with the job, will you make sure they leave on time?"

The elevator doors opened, and they bumped into Li Zhe, who was holding documents.

He was taken aback when he saw the two holding hands, then laughed and teased, "Oh, so you're already 'husband and wife in harmony'? Yun Shu, welcome to rescue us 'overtime refugees'."

Liu Yunshu smiled and nodded. Just as she was about to speak, Liu Xu ran out of the office, holding an unfinished steamed bun in his hand.

"Yun Shu's here? Quick, tell Lao Chen to stop. If this keeps up, my relationship with Nuan Nuan will turn into a 'meeting online'!"

Shen Shiyan coughed lightly, interrupting the two's "accusations": "Take Yun Shu to her office first."

Then she turned to Liu Yunshu and said softly, "I'm going to a short meeting first. Message me anytime if anything comes up."

Liu Yunshu's office is right next to Shen Shiyan's, and it's decorated as warmly as her home.

The desk was made of natural wood, and her favorite succulents were placed on the windowsill. Even the chair was adjusted to her height.

Li Zhe put down the documents and said with a smile, "Old Chen personally oversaw the arrangement, and even the green plants were specially picked out by him at the flower market last week."

Liu Yunshu felt a warmth in her heart. Just as she was about to say something, her phone rang. It was a message from Shen Shiyan: "There's some warm milk on the table. Remember to drink it."

She looked up at the direction of the office next door, and couldn't help but smile.

In the afternoon, Liu Yunshu had just finished familiarizing herself with her work when Gao Yang pulled her to the development department.

A group of young programmers gathered around her curiously when she arrived, asking all at once, "Director Liu, how did you and President Chen meet?"

"President Shen usually seems all smiles, but he's terrifying when he gets serious!"

Liu Yunshu's cheeks flushed from the question, and she was about to make an excuse to leave when Shen Shiyan walked in, holding her coat in his hand: "It's time to go home after get off work."

Seeing this, the crowd immediately dispersed, not forgetting to wink at the two of them.

Shen Shiyan naturally took Liu Yunshu's bag and said to everyone, "No need to work overtime tonight, go home early to be with your family."

The development department erupted in cheers, and Liu Xu even gave an exaggerated "V" sign.

In the car, Liu Yunshu leaned against the window, looking at the sunset outside, and said with a smile, "I didn't expect you to have such a 'considerate' side to your employees."

Shen Shiyan turned to look at her, his eyes reflecting the light of the sunset: "Before, no one cared, but now that you're here, I can't let you take the blame with me."

A few days later, Shen Shiyan led Zhang Qi into Liu Yunshu's office.

Liu Yunshu was organizing files on her computer when she looked up and saw the two of them. She put down her mouse in surprise and asked, "Qiqi? What brings you here?"

Zhang Qi waved the resume in her hand, a sly smile on her face: "Of course I'm here to seek refuge with you, my 'future boss'!"

"Zhang Qi studied art and design," Shen Shiyan said, handing her resume to Liu Yunshu's desk.

"I know you mentioned before that you wanted to add a visual design position to the product department, so I suggested she give it a try. It'll also give you two some company."

Liu Yunshu's eyes lit up. She grabbed Zhang Qi's hand and flipped through the resume again, her surprise growing with each page: "You actually prepared your resume a long time ago? Why didn't you tell me beforehand!"

"I wanted to surprise you!" Zhang Qi leaned closer and nudged her with her elbow. "From now on, you'll have to rely on 'Director Liu' for extra care at the company!"

Seeing the two chatting warmly, Shen Shiyan smiled and instructed, "The interview process still needs to be followed, but judging from Zhang Qi's portfolio, getting into the design department shouldn't be a problem. You two chat first, I have to take care of some things, let's have dinner together tonight."

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night.

Shen Shiyan and the others had a meal together at a hot pot restaurant.

While eating hot pot, Liu Xu sighed, "It's so good that Yun Shu came. Ever since you joined the company, Lao Chen is like he's been put on the 'normal off-get off work' button. We finally don't have to eat takeout every day anymore."

Liu Yunshu picked up a piece of freshly cooked fatty beef with her chopsticks, dipped it in her own sesame oil and minced garlic sauce, and said with a smile, "I'll try to arrange a dinner party for you guys every week from now on, but the condition is that you finish your work on time."

"No problem!" the three replied in unison, making everyone at the table laugh.

Seeing that she was sweating as she ate, Shen Shiyan quietly pushed the chilled plum juice in front of her and then helped her scoop the cooked shrimp paste into her bowl, his movements natural and skillful.

Zhang Qi, seeing this, teased, "Hey Mr. Shen, it's one thing for you to tone down your 'doting on your wife' mode at the company, but can you leave some room for us single folks in private?"

Shen Shiyan raised an eyebrow, picked up a slice of tripe and put it into Liu Yunshu's bowl: "No, my wife loves to eat it, and I'm happy to serve her."

Looking at Liu Yunshu's rosy cheeks, Zhang Qi deliberately covered her eyes exaggeratedly: "Okay, okay, forget I said anything, I'll eat this dog food, alright!"

Then, looking at Liu Yunshu curiously, he asked, "But Yunshu, you entered Shen Xueshen's company so openly, aren't you afraid people will say you got in through connections?"

Liu Yunshu, munching on a shrimp paste, her eyes sparkling, didn't care at all: "What's there to be afraid of? It's a fact that my brother is my fiancé. Why wouldn't we use such a strong relationship? Besides, my abilities are more than enough."

As she spoke, she deliberately raised her chin at Shen Shiyan, her eyes full of smugness.

Shen Shiyan smiled and nodded, wiping the sauce from the corner of her mouth: "Yes, Yun Shu's plan is more solid than many of the company's veteran employees."

Gao Yang seized the opportunity to chime in: "So you see, this isn't about getting in through connections, it's a 'powerful alliance'!"

Li Zhe picked up a piece of green vegetable with his chopsticks and added with a smile, "More than that, now I have something to look forward to every day when I come to the company. I look forward to getting off work and not having to work overtime."

Liu Xu, smiling, added, "I've been spending more time with Nuannuan lately."

Zhang Qi smiled and winked at Liu Yunshu, "Looks like I've arrived just in time!"

The steam from the hot pot, along with laughter, filled the private room.