As the new year approached, big companies began to prepare for their annual meetings. Song Corporation wasnât an exception.
The HR manager even specially came to Song Tingshenâs office to ask him for instructions. Although the HR manager didnât explicitly ask about it, he wanted to know if Mrs. Song would be coming. If the bossâs wife was coming, then there had to be adjustments to the events and arrangements. He was worried about the situation where they planned as if the bossâs wife wouldnât come, and then she did. If that happened, they would be in a great hurry to make last minute changes. Thus, the HR manager would force himself to come over and inquire with Song Tingshen every year.
Song Tingshen happened to see the post-its drawn by Ruan Xia on his desk. He didnât like to drink water, but seeing the reminders she left behind, he would drink a few cups of water every day now. He picked up a cup, took a sip, and said, âMy wife will come that day, but you donât have to specially prepare anything, just leave the seat next to mine free.â
Mrs. Song had never appeared at the year end meetings. The HR manager froze in surprise for a moment. He was thankful for his cautiousness. Fortunately, he had come here to ask. Otherwise, what if they accidentally slighted the bossâs wife?
This year was special to Song Corporation. It had passed a criss and was about to reach another peak. Song Tingshenâs personal life had also taken a turn for the better.
He naturally wanted to share everything with Ruan Xia. When he got home, he mentioned this matter to Ruan Xia. âThe companyâs annual meeting will be held next Friday. Come with me.â
Ruan Xia hadnât thought about this at all. She had been doing market research lately and had been very busy. She was stunned by his words.
Song Tingshen glanced at her and quietly asked, âYou donât want to go?â
Ruan Xia noticed that his tone was a bit dangerous and hastily shook her head. âNot at all. Iâm just surprised. Iâve never gone before, right?â
Song Tingshen reached out and stroked her long hair. âThis year is different. Iâve already said to the HR department that youâll be there.â
So if she didnât attend, he would lose face?
Ruan Xia had gone to Song Corporation more than once, but this would be her first time attending such an occasion. Her first reaction was to shake off Song Tingshenâs hand, run to the cloakroom, and step onto the weight scale. She took a deep breath and waited for the ruthless female voice to report her weight and body fat percentage.
Winter was the easiest season to gain weight. The colder the weather, the better oneâs appetite and desire to eat something to warm up. She wasnât an exception to that. She had a craving for hot pot every day. Because of this, she had avoided weighing herself for half a month. In her mind, as long as she didnât weigh herself, then her weight hadnât changed.
Song Tingshen followed her into the cloakroom.
What he saw was Ruan Xiaâs sad face. She looked as if she had nothing left to live for.
She crouched down next to the weight scale. âAh, I gained 1 kilogram. Itâs only been half a month!â
Song Tingshen comforted her, âYouâre still very skinny. Thereâs not much meat when I hug you. Itâs good if your weight increases. Itâll feel more comfortable to hug you.â
Ruan Xia glared at him. âJust because itâll feel comfortable for you to hug, I should gain weight?! What kind of logic is that? Donât even think about it. I want to wear beautiful clothing. I want to show my face in front of all your employees!â
âHavenât they already seen you?â
âThatâs not the same!â Ruan Xia decided. âThereâs still a week. Iâll go on a diet starting tomorrow and return to my original weight.â
Song Tingshenâs face showed his regret. It hadnât been easy for her to gain 1 kg, and yet, she was going to abandon it without hesitation. She didnât consider the meatâs feelings or his feelings at all.