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Chapter 245 Tong Shili Treats Everyone (2)

"Wife, is there anything you'd like to eat?" Chi Moqing asked gently when he saw her staring at the menu without saying a word.

Upon hearing his voice, Yan Zuozuo quickly snapped out of her daze and said with an embarrassed smile, "This is my first time here, I don't know what's good or bad, you guys order."

"Oh? Is this Mrs. Chi's first time here? The food here is quite delicious. President Chi is such a failure, he's never even brought Mrs. Chi here before." Tong Shili laughed heartily and said teasingly.

Yan Zuozuo paused for a moment: "No, no, no, it's mainly because I like spicy food, so my husband always takes me to places where I can eat really spicy food."

Tong Shili gave Chi Moqing a knowing look: "President Chi, you wouldn't have Mrs. Chi eat at Yuxuan Pavilion every day, would you? The food there is famously spicy."

Yan Zuozuo smiled shyly: "He was worried that my stomach wasn't good, so he only lets me eat out once a week to satisfy my cravings."

Tong Shili's expression changed slightly, but she quickly smiled and said, "Once a week, President Chi really spends a fortune just to win a smile from his beloved."

"I earn money to spend on my wife, otherwise what's the point of earning so much money?" Chi Moqing looked down at Yan Zuozuo with doting eyes and said with a smile, "How about we order these two dishes? You should like them."

Yan Zuozuo pursed her lips and said dejectedly, "I want to eat spicy food today."

"I ate it a couple of days ago, so you can't eat it today."

"Then just one dish, let me have my fill, okay? Just one dish..." Yan Zuozuo looked at Chi Moqing with a mournful expression. It was too cruel of her not to be allowed to eat to her heart's content after coming here.

Chi Moqing chuckled and pinched her nose: "Then the spicy feast on Sunday will have to be canceled."

Yan Zuozuo glared at her and quickly said, "No, no, no, I don't want it anymore, okay?" She pouted unhappily and muttered under her breath, "So stingy, not even giving me a single dish. I'll make sure your cooking is salty enough to kill you when we get home..."

Everyone burst into laughter upon hearing her complaint. Chi Moqing, even more exasperated, affectionately patted her head. But after the laughter subsided, Fisher and Tong Shili's expressions became somewhat unnatural, their eyes fixed on their intimate gestures, their expressions unreadable.

"President Chi and Mrs. Chi are truly enviable." Tong Shili chuckled softly, looking at Chi Moqing's face as she said, "From the moment you entered, President Chi has been holding Mrs. Chi's hand without letting go. Are you two trying to torture us single people by openly showing your affection?"

Yan Zuozuo blushed slightly and said shyly, "Miss Tong is so beautiful, there must be many men who like you. Miss Tong is too picky."

Upon hearing this, Tong Shili chuckled and said, "What's the use of having many men who like me if the men I like don't like me back?" As she spoke, she glanced at Chi Moqing seemingly casually.

Chi Moqing pursed his lips and remained silent, only looking at Yan Zuozuo gently, "Is there anything else you'd like to eat?"

Yan Zuozuo glanced at the menu, then ordered two more dishes, "This and this, you like them the most..."

Chi Moqing's smile deepened. Taking advantage of her inattention, he kissed her cheek and said, "My wife is so considerate. But you can order whatever you want. Don't worry about me. I like whatever my wife likes."

Yan Zuozuo blushed and quickly pushed him away, "Stop it, there are too many people here..."

Tong Shili lowered her eyes slightly, then smiled and said, "President Chi is tall, handsome, gentle, and considerate. He must be the envy of countless women."

Chi Moqing glanced at her indifferently, then reached out and embraced Yan Zuozuo. "Of all the waters in the world, I only need one. Right, my wife?"

Yan Zuozuo's face turned as red as a tomato. She gave her a coquettish look, but still whispered, "Yes, my husband is also my irreplaceable love."

"Tsk tsk, this is such a public display of affection, it's so cheesy," Tong Shili said with a chuckle.

Yan Zuozuo was even more embarrassed and buried her head in Chi Moqing's arms. Chi Moqing held her affectionately, raised an eyebrow and looked at Tong Shili, "If Miss Tong is envious, then hurry up and find one. I believe many men are lining up to wait for you."

Tong Shili pursed her lips, her eyes filled with sorrow as she looked at Chi Moqing.

After Yan Zuozuo finished ordering, she handed the menu to Tong Shili. Tong Shili used the ordering as a pretext to hide the bitterness in her heart. Fisher, on the other hand, simply sipped his tea quietly, a hint of mockery in his eyes; it seemed a good show was about to begin.

It was no secret that Tong Shili liked Chi Moqing back in the United States. He didn't think she was simply coming back to develop her career; he suspected she had ulterior motives.

However, Chi Moqing's attitude struck him as odd. Logically, since he liked Yan Zuozuo so much, he should have kept his distance from all women. Why would he treat Tong Shili differently?

If he hadn't been willing, Tong Shili wouldn't have even had the chance to appear in front of him, which is really strange.

Just as they finished ordering their food and opened a bottle of red wine, the door to the private room rang, followed by a sweet voice, "Cousin, why didn't you invite me to eat here? You know I love this place the most."

Hearing the sound, everyone looked over and saw Meng Xinyu push the door open and come in. She didn't seem to feel unwelcome at all and turned to the waiter, saying, "Add another chair."

At this moment, Yan Zuozuo truly and vividly experienced the profound meaning of a word: shamelessness!

The atmosphere became somewhat awkward because of Meng Xinyu's arrival. However, Meng Xinyu didn't feel superfluous at all; she even started ordering food on her own, asking as she did so, "I heard Miss Tong is treating, so she won't be unwelcome, will she?"

Tong Shili shrugged: "Does it matter whether I welcome Miss Meng, who came uninvited, or not?"

"I don't need your welcome. My cousin is here anyway, so I can just have him treat us." Meng Xinyu smiled at Chi Moqing. "Cousin, don't you think so?"

Chi Moqing's face darkened: "I don't have the habit of paying for outsiders."

Meng Xinyu looked embarrassed and clenched her fist, saying, "My cousin really loves to joke. If I take it seriously and tell Auntie, my cousin will be punished again."

Fisher suddenly chuckled, and Meng Xinyu glared at him with a ferocious expression. "What are you laughing at?"

“I’m laughing as I please. Do I need Miss Meng’s permission to laugh?” Fisher said sarcastically. “However, I’m curious, since last night’s events are making headlines today, did Old Madam Chi really not see them?”

Meng Xinyu blushed as she was mocked. Not only did Chi's mother see it, but she also called her this morning to ask what was going on. Of course, she did her best to betray Yan Zuozuo, but unfortunately, she had no evidence and could only stare helplessly as Chi's mother scolded her.

That wasn't all; even her mother gave her a severe dressing-down, saying she was looking for trouble and had completely disgraced the Meng family. If Qin Yun hadn't called her, she might still be stuck here.

She hated Yan Zuozuo to death; it was all her fault!

Tong Shili glanced at Meng Xinyu, her beautiful phoenix eyes narrowing slightly. "So Miss Meng is the female lead in today's headlines. No wonder you look so familiar. It's a pleasure to meet you."

What do you mean by "pleasant to meet you"? This damned woman is clearly being sarcastic. Meng Xinyu gritted her teeth in anger, but she couldn't retaliate. She just smiled awkwardly and said, "I am the one who is pleased to meet you. Miss Tong is a world-famous designer. I heard that it is very difficult to meet her."

"Miss Meng is too kind." After making some polite remarks, Tong Shili turned to Fisher and then to Chi Moqing and said, "I'm planning to stay here for a while. I'm inviting you all to dinner today not only to get together, but also because I have a favor to ask of you. I wonder if you would be so kind as to do me the honor of helping me out."

"Oh? What's the matter that's so important? Tell me," Fisher said with a smile.

“Since I’m going to stay here long-term, I’ll naturally need a job. So I was wondering if there are any suitable positions available for me, and if anyone could recommend a job to me?” Tong Shili smiled. “I don’t have high requirements; I just need something that provides for my basic needs.”

Her words stunned everyone. Yan Zuozuo, in particular, stared wide-eyed. Tong Shili, an internationally renowned fashion designer, whose designs were highly sought after, with countless people offering hefty sums to have her design clothes, yet she was so humble as to only want a job that provided a basic living?!

“Hey Shili, aren’t you slapping me in the face? A hot designer like me needs a job to make ends meet. If word gets out, people will start to criticize me,” Fisher said, sounding quite serious.

Tong Shili laughed and said, "So, Master Fisher has decided to give me a job?"

Fisher raised an eyebrow: "How about I give you the director's position?"

“Master Fisher is teasing me again. I would be extremely grateful if you could give me a job. However, I have heard that Madam Chi has been taking a more compassionate approach lately, which I find very interesting. I wonder if it would be possible to work under Madam Chi?”

Yan Zuozuo was utterly terrified. How could such a top-tier designer be working under her?

She waved her hands repeatedly: "Miss Tong, please don't make fun of me. My little tricks are no match for you. I still have a lot to learn from you in the future."

Before Tong Shili could speak, Fisher was already dissatisfied. "What are you saying? You are my apprentice, Fisher. How can you belittle yourself? However..." He stroked his chin, looked at Yan Zuozuo, and then at Tong Shili. "Speaking of which, your designs really have a lot in common. Of course, they also complement each other. If you can work together perfectly, they will definitely be a big seller."

"Then it's settled. I'll be paired with Mrs. Chi, specializing in matching family outfits and couple outfits. Master Fisher can't back out later, can he?" Tong Shili joked.

Upon hearing this, Yan Zuozuo was overjoyed, almost jumping for joy. However, her joy didn't last long; the thought of Chi Moqing and Tong Shili filled her with complicated emotions.

Soon, the food arrived, and it looked and smelled delicious. Chi Moqing kept putting food on Yan Zuozuo's plate, making Yan Zuozuo feel embarrassed by the teasing. She put some food in Chi Moqing's bowl, blushing, and said, "You eat, don't worry about me."

"How can I eat in peace if my wife isn't full? Be good, eat more." Chi Moqing said, putting another piece of braised pork into her bowl. Knowing that Yan Zuozuo only ate lean meat, he put the rest of her fatty meat into his own bowl, which made everyone present drop their jaws in astonishment.

Meng Xinyu was consumed by jealousy. She said with a forced smile, "Cousin is so considerate, just like he was to Cai Qingqing back then. But Cai Qingqing was also very good to cousin, but Yan Zuozuo..." She paused deliberately and said sarcastically, "You don't even have a tenth of what Cai Qingqing did for my cousin."

Meng Xinyu brought up Cai Qingqing at this time with ill intent, deliberately trying to upset Yan Zuozuo. But Yan Zuozuo acted as if nothing was wrong, slowly swallowing the food in her mouth and smiling as she said, "I don't know if Cai Qingqing is good to my husband, I only know that my husband is very good to me and loves me very much. How we get along is a matter between my husband and me. As an outsider, my cousin should refrain from interfering, lest she become annoying."

Unexpectedly, Yan Zuozuo retaliated in this way, leaving Meng Xinyu speechless with anger.