59: Zhang Xiayang's choice

"Since you've performed well, I won't deduct your salary. However, there will be no bonus. After all, I'm a man with a girlfriend now; unlike you, I need to save up for my dowry." Fu Sheng spoke with quite a bit of pride.

"President, didn't you get that backward? Shouldn't you be preparing a betrothal gift?" Fan Shi reflexively retorted.

"Mind your own business. Go get to work." Fu Sheng chased him out.

"Liu Guizhen, the company has completely lost its chance with AL Group. It's you who brought such a disaster upon the company, so don't even think about getting a single cent in the divorce." After dropping those harsh words, Chen Wanli dragged her straight to the Civil Affairs Bureau.

"Shen Bei, please get this straight: this is domestic territory. There are some people you simply cannot afford to offend, even if they dress plainly. You shouldn't have offended her.

Because you don't know their true circumstances. That young lady just now probably doesn't care about what you did.

I'll also mention this to Father when I get back." Shen Yi pulled Shen Bei along as they also left the area.

"Go ahead and tell him. I didn't do anything wrong anyway." Shen Bei was completely indifferent.

~

Inside the rooftop sky restaurant, after ordering their meal, Xia Yang asked, "Sister, aren't you going to the company to take a look?"

"I'll go tomorrow. I have an appointment to discuss work today. Handling the company must be very exhausting for you right now.

As for the livestreaming, you can handle it as you see fit. If you're tired, take a rest. I don't want your health to collapse from exhaustion," Gao Ying advised him.

[Are you worried he won't have the physical strength for 'forced labor'? Hehehe!]

"What's with that 'hehehe'? I just see that he's young and don't want him to be too overworked." Gao Ying got goosebumps from Fugui's laughter.

[I understand, no need to explain. Isn't there an old saying? The more you explain, the fishier it gets.]

Gao Ying, unable to bear it any longer, locked him in the 'little black room' and revoked his privilege to read novels.

"Let's go, I'll take you back first." After finishing the meal, Gao Ying first drove Xia Yang back to his residence.

The car stopped in front of the gates of a high-end residential complex.

Xia Yang didn't get out immediately. Instead, he looked at Gao Ying and asked, "Sister, is that Young Master Fu your boyfriend?"

He finally mustered the courage to ask.

When he heard the phone call between the two of them, Xia Yang's heart began to ache.

He knew about that Fu Sheng—the current head of the Fu Family, known for his swift and decisive methods. No one in Magic City dared to cross him.

He felt so insignificant in front of him; how could he have the right to compete?

Even though he knew this clearly, he still wanted to gamble for a place in Gao Ying's heart.

"No." Gao Ying crossed her arms and leaned against the back of the seat, watching his tense body relax because of her words.

She added with a mischievous smile, "I should say my boyfriend positions are tentatively for two people. Fu Sheng is still in his probationary period."

“Sis... Sister, what do you mean by that?” Xia Yang felt as if he were hallucinating.

Sister just said her boyfriend positions are tentatively for two people!

"You didn't hear wrong. I already have two boyfriends by my side, and we've already been intimate. They both know about each other's existence.

Fu Sheng also knows about the two of them. Xia Yang, I am not a conventional woman, nor will I stop my footsteps for one person.

I am also very overbearing. As long as a man is mine, he can only be mine for a lifetime; no one else is allowed to touch him.

So, go back and think it through clearly before you say anything more to me."

Xia Yang stared at her eyes without blinking. Seeing the seriousness within them, he lowered his head.

Gao Ying didn't rush him out of the car. She still had some patience for Xia Yang.

After all, since coming to this world, besides Fugui, he was the first person she had come into contact with.

"Sister, I want to join the big family. Sister should be very clear about my background; no one has ever truly cared for me since I was a child.

Those so-called family members only treated me as a burden. After that time I went back and didn't see anyone, they completely disappeared from my world.

Meeting Sister, I felt needed. Every time I see a message from Sister, I'm happy for a long time.

When I don't see your messages, I panic, yet I don't dare to contact you proactively. I'm afraid you'll dislike me.

So Sister, please don't abandon me, okay?" Xia Yang kept his head down the whole time.

He was afraid that if he looked up, Sister would see him crying and feel disgusted.

[Ding! Xia Yang's favorability toward the host is 95.]

"As long as you've made up your mind, I won't push you away." Gao Ying leaned over and hugged him.

Xia Yang really wanted to hold back his tears, but they just wouldn't listen.

Gao Ying also felt a wave of warmth on her shoulder. She reached out and patted his back. "A Yang, let go for a moment. I want to give you something."

Xia Yang wiped his face with the back of his hand and slowly pulled out of her embrace.

"Once you put this ring on, you're officially my man. I might not be able to give you a wedding, nor can I love you wholeheartedly.

However, there will always be a place for you in my heart."

The ring in Gao Ying's hand was carved with a cactus.

This was quite suitable for Xia Yang. The cactus symbolizes resilience, independence, and survival in adversity.

"Sister, help me put it on." Xia Yang extended his left hand without the slightest hesitation.

Gao Ying took his hand and very solemnly placed the ring on his left ring finger.

"Now you can't regret it even if you wanted to." Gao Ying interlaced her fingers with his.

"I won't regret it. I just don't know if the older brothers will like me.

Sister, do you guys have a group chat?" Xia Yang asked.

"No." Gao Ying really hadn't established a group chat with Yin Lin and the others.

However, what she didn't know was that Yin Lin and Gao Xuan had already created a group.

They were just waiting for her to take one in so they could pull one in. There were house rules inside.

Anyone who joined the group had to follow the house rules.

The first rule was clearly stated in bold: Do not fight for favor or be jealous in front of Gao Ying. Resolve any issues privately; do not let Gao Ying have any moments of difficulty.

As for the other house rules, they were simply not to make Gao Ying sad.

No ambiguous behavior with any members of the opposite sex was allowed.

In any case, the house rules were all centered around keeping Gao Ying in a good mood.

"Are you at ease now?" Gao Ying asked, rubbing his ring.

"At ease. Then, can I make one more tiny request?" Xia Yang asked softly.

"What is it?"

"I want to kiss Sister." After Xia Yang finished speaking, his ears turned blood-red.

Gao Ying chuckled and whispered near his ear, "Of course you can."

Without waiting for Xia Yang to move, she kissed his lips first.

Gao Ying was now an experienced driver, her movements much more skillful than the novice Xia Yang.

However, boys have a strong self-learning ability in this area, and before long, the situation reversed.

"Sorry, I really have to go. I'll come find you once things are settled." After the kiss ended, Gao Ying rested for a moment and prepared to leave.

"I'll wait for Sister." Xia Yang was very reluctant when he got out of the car, leaning in to leave a heavy kiss on her lips.

The car door closed, Gao Ying waved to him, and with a press of the accelerator, she departed.

Only when the car was out of sight did Xia Yang head back.

Returning home, he kept smiling foolishly at the ring. He finally had family; this feeling was truly wonderful.

Zhou Zhou and Xu Mian arrived at the meeting place ahead of time.

Yin Feng arrived shortly after them.

The three of them discussed the contract and company benefits.

"I have something to tell you two. As of today, Fu's Entertainment Company is officially renamed to Gao Entertainment Company."