Ma Teng led Cao Kouwen to his seat. As soon as he sat down, he heard the host's voice: "Dear colleagues and friends, warmly welcome Mr. Cao Kouwen, Chairman of Shengfeng Group. Let's ask Director Cao to say a few words..."
Then there were some polite words, nothing more than encouraging everyone to keep up their efforts and other nonsense, and the audience burst into applause.
"I look very nice today...my sister didn't like to dress like this before..." After Cao Kouwen finished speaking, he looked at Cao Aiqian who was in professional formal attire. He walked down and deliberately moved the stool next to Cao Aiqian and said in her ear.
When she heard Cao Kouwen speaking to her, Cao Aiqian shivered all over and was so frightened that she almost couldn't sit still.
Although she also knew that Cao Kouwen had invested in Xiao Q, when she saw Cao Kouwen at the scene, she still looked up at him in panic, for fear that others would see any clues.
"Don't be nervous...I won't expose you..." Cao Kowen patted her shoulder and said with a fake smile.
"Did you know that I was helping Xiao Q?" Cao Aiqian turned her head and stared at him and asked, doubts flashing in her eyes, and obviously a little bit of panic.
Cao Kouwen smiled slightly, put his arms around her waist, and pulled her into his arms: "What do you think..."
Cao Aiqian pulled off his hand, frowned, moved the stool away and said, "Did Ma Teng tell you?"
As soon as she asked, she felt that it shouldn't be possible. Ma Teng had promised to keep it a secret for her.
Seeing that Cao Kouwen didn't answer, Cao Aiqian continued to ask: "Is it... you following me?!"
She suddenly remembered that Cao Kouwen suspected that she was not his sister, so he went to the orphanage to inquire about her life experience.
Maybe he has been secretly observing her since then, which is probably why he didn't come to see her after returning from a business trip!
However, what puzzled her was, why should she help Ma Teng?
Cao Kouwen gently pinched her pink cheek: "What are you thinking... I helped Ma Teng because I was optimistic about this project." The corners of his mouth turned up, revealing an evil smile.
Cao Aiqian was stunned. How did he know what she was thinking?
Could it be that he can't read minds? !
"My little sister is so cheating...investing in the company secretly." Cao Kouwen lowered his head and pressed it against her neck, exhaling Ruolan, "I'm not afraid that my brother will teach you a lesson!"
Hearing his sinister tone, Cao Aiqian's heart skipped a beat.
She quickly pushed Cao Kouwen away and stood up: "Brother! I'm going to the bathroom!"
Looking at her hastily leaving, Cao Kouwen shook his head slightly.
When she came back, Ma Teng had finished his speech and was about to leave the stage, and the host had already come on stage to announce that the annual meeting was coming to an end.
The two of them walked out of Donghua Building in silence. The evening breeze blew their clothes and fluttered.
Cao Kouwen looked at his sister with disgust as she carried two barrels of oil in her left hand, a small bag of rice in her right hand, and a few red envelopes in the pockets of her cotton coat.
These were New Year's gifts given by Ma Teng to the company's employees. When Cao Aiqian asked Ma Teng for these things, the fifty or so people present were all surprised.
But then it turned into praise for being thrifty and caring for the people.
Cao Kouwen crossed his arms across his chest and looked at Cao Aiqian's pure and beautiful face. He seemed to have a lot to say to her.
He paused and said slowly: "After the new year, there will be the triennial Home Decoration Festival. You are so good at painting, so come with me then."
"Well..." Cao Aiqian lowered his head and responded softly.
She remembered having dinner with Ran Jiang not long ago, and Li Sheng mentioned it.
"Brother, is Ran Jiang still working in your company?" Cao Aiqian hesitated for a moment and finally couldn't help but ask.
Cao Kouwen was stunned for a moment, then nodded.
"Oh...he won the pinnacle..." Cao Aiqian was a little happy and continued to inquire.
Looking at her bright smile, Cao Kowen felt inexplicable disappointment in his heart, and then sighed: "Are you paying attention to him?"
Cao Aiqian bit her lip and hesitated for a long time before whispering: "I...we are best friends."
"Friend?" Cao Kouwen asked.
"Um…"
"..."
Cao Kouwen was silent and pondered for a long time before he said: "Xiao Qian, it was all my fault in the past. I deducted your pocket money, so you had to secretly do things for Xiao Q."
"ah!?"
Cao Aiqian was shocked and looked at him with disbelief.
She really didn't expect Cao Kouwen to think so, hahaha!
Cao Kouwen smiled bitterly, stroked her hair and said, "Actually, Xiaoqian, I owe you a lot since I was a child!"
"..."
"But don't worry, starting from today, brother will slowly compensate you."
Cao Aiqian looked at Cao Kouwen blankly. She didn't want any compensation. She just wanted to make some money in ten years.
…
The Spring Festival has finally arrived, with small snowflakes floating in the sky and a few white crystals on the ground.
Cao's villa was also covered in silver in this snowy weather. Both of them in the house were busy preparing New Year's dinner.
In the kitchen, Cao Kouwen was wearing an apron and holding a spatula, looking focused and serious.
Cao Aiqian stood outside the door, looking at the snowflakes falling outside the window. In her memory, ever since her adoptive parents passed away, Cao Kouwen had always been the one to prepare the New Year's Eve dinner.
Only during the New Year can you taste the delicacies cooked by President Cao himself.
The aroma wafting from the kitchen made Cao Ai Qian's mouth water, and the sound of his stomach growling kept coming. Cao Ai swallowed lightly.
After Cao Kouwen put out the stir-fried vegetables, he picked up the most exquisite plate and placed it on the table. He turned around and went back to the cupboard to get the ingredients. Looking at the exquisite dishes on the table, he nodded with satisfaction and returned to the kitchen to make other dishes.
At this time, Cao Aiqian walked over, picked up a bowl and put it to his mouth, "Click"! Her teeth hit the tip of her tongue, and she grimaced in pain. "Hiss...it hurts..." Cao Aiqian covered her cheeks, tears almost falling.
Cao Kouwen heard his sister's cry of pain. He turned his head and couldn't help laughing when he saw his sister's appearance.
At this time, the phone in the living room rang again. Today, I received many congratulatory calls. In addition to Cao Kouwen's various work partners, relatives and friends of his adoptive parents, there were also Ai Xiaxia, Ma Teng, Xiao Yuanchen...
Cao Aiqian wiped her hands and ran to answer the phone.
"Sister Xiaoqian, Happy New Year!"
On the other end of the phone was Ran He's sweet voice: "Is this Sister Xiaoqian?"
Cao Aiqian's heart warmed when she heard Ran He's voice. They exchanged a few words and hung up the phone. She sat on the sofa and turned the TV up to the maximum volume.
The snow outside broke the branches and crackled in the yard. She used the blanket in front of her to wrap her thin body tightly.
Suddenly I remembered that the room where Ran He and Ran Jiang lived had no heating and was very humid. It must be very difficult to endure such a cold day.
In the kitchen, Cao Kouwen finished frying the last two dishes, brought them to the table, and said, "Xiao Qian, wash your hands and eat!"
Hearing this, Cao Aiqian quickly stood up and said, "Brother, I want to discuss something with you!"
"Huh?" Cao Kouwen raised his eyes in confusion.
"Can we invite Ran Jiang and the others to our home for dinner?"
"Why?"
"It will definitely be very cold in their rental house, so I wanted to take the opportunity to have them come over and have a meal at home to keep warm."
Cao Kouwen pondered for a moment before answering: "Ran Jiang works in the company, and they have both moved into the staff dormitory of Shengfeng Company!"
The staff dormitories of Shengfeng Group are really excellent among other companies in China, with all the facilities available.
"Really!" Cao Aiqian opened her eyes in surprise. "That's great! This way, Brother Ran Jiang and Xiao He can stay warm at home to celebrate the New Year." Cao Aiqian excitedly hugged Cao Kouwen and jumped.
Cao Kouwen scratched the bridge of her nose lovingly: "Go and wash your hands quickly, we will start eating soon."
"Okay!" Cao Aiqian responded happily. "Ding-deng-deng..."
Jumping all the way to the bathroom.
