A Divine Farmer

Chapter 214 - Maybe He Would Go and Have a Room

“Xiaolong, why didn't you give me a heads-up?” Chen Yaru nestled against the man's chest after they got home, her voice soft.

The merger had turned Soaring Dragon into a behemoth, yet Zhang Xiaolong had handed it all over to her, a move she hadn't anticipated.

“You're my wife. What's mine is yours, right?” Zhang Xiaolong said, smiling.

“It's not the same at all. Didn't you see how upset Su Mei was? If Su Mingtang hadn't intervened, I doubt the merger would have gone through today.” Chen Yaru shuddered at the thought.

“Don't worry, a little hiccup like that won't derail us,” Zhang Xiaolong assured her confidently. “Besides, I wanted to show her that you're irreplaceable, both to Soaring Dragon and to me.”

“You really didn't need to go to such lengths. As long as Soaring Dragon thrives in the future, I can handle a bit of discomfort,” Chen Yaru said earnestly, aware that all his efforts were for her.

Zhang Xiaolong chuckled heartily. “Ever since we met, you've been the one making sacrifices for me. During the Strong Dragon auction, you gambled everything on me. Now, giving you Soaring Dragon is the least I can do. I won't let you face hardships.”

“Hubby…” Overwhelmed with emotion, Chen Yaru leaned in for a passionate kiss.

Zhang Xiaolong welcomed her affection wholeheartedly, and soon their room was a whirlwind of romance, the passion between them only intensifying.

……

The merger between Strong Dragon and Soaring Dragon quickly became the talk of the town.

One was a former titan, the other a new powerhouse on the scene. Their union was a force to be reckoned with, a challenge no ordinary company could easily meet.

Yet, within Soaring Dragon, harmony was lacking.

Unable to fault Chen Yaru professionally, Su Mei repeatedly antagonized Yang Jingjing, straining their relationship. This only deepened Chen Yaru's animosity towards Su Mei.

As these incidents grew more frequent, Chen Yaru began to question whether merging with Strong Dragon had been the right choice after all.

In stark contrast to Yaru's frustration, Yang Jingjing seemed utterly unfazed by the tension. She continued her daily routine, commuting to and from work with a calm demeanor, never betraying any hint of discontent.

“Honey, I think Su Mei is crossing the line more and more. If this keeps up, Jingjing is bound to get hurt,” Chen Yaru said, her brow furrowed with concern. “I won't stand by and watch Jingjing get hurt. Even if Soaring Dragon falls apart again, I won't let Su Mei push her around.”

As she spoke, her tone conveyed anger, but she was discreetly gauging Zhang Xiaolong's reaction.

“What does Jingjing think about all this?” Zhang Xiaolong inquired abruptly.

“I'm not sure. She probably doesn't want to trouble me, so she handles Su Mei's challenges on her own. She's never mentioned it to me,” Chen Yaru admitted, feeling somewhat helpless. “By the time I hear about it, it's usually after the fact. Confronting Su Mei then seems like I'm just picking a fight. What do you think we should do?”

“How is Su Mei performing at work?” Zhang Xiaolong hadn't been focusing much on Soaring Dragon lately.

Instead, he believed that Soaring Dragon had reached a level of maturity that allowed for autonomous growth, so he shifted his energy to the orchard and other projects.

“She's definitely skilled in her work, but…” Chen Yaru began, only to be cut off.

“Then let her be,” Zhang Xiaolong said with a smile. “You're the boss; you can't micromanage everything. As long as our leadership isn't undermined, let Su Mei handle the rest.”

“But what about Jingjing? Should we just watch her get pushed around?” Chen Yaru couldn't accept that.

She had always seen Jingjing as a sister, whereas Su Mei was a potential threat.

Even though she trusted Zhang Xiaolong's fidelity, she remained cautious of Su Mei's intentions.

“Haven't you mentioned wanting Jingjing to run her own company? This seems like the perfect chance. It would spare Jingjing from any mistreatment here and allow Su Mei to fully utilize her abilities. Let's go ahead with that plan,” Zhang Xiaolong resolved.

As they were conversing, the sound of an argument drifted in from outside.

“Is this the proposal you've come up with?” Su Mei's voice was piercing, her tone causing furrowed brows, “After all this time, you present me with a proposal that seems like child's play. Do you think this is a game? What do you think this place is?”

“I'll redo the proposal…” The retort was soft but held its ground against the anger, sounding merely subdued.

Su Mei's irritation flared at the calm response, “What kind of attitude is that? I want to know if you're still interested in your job. If not, feel free to submit your resignation now. I'll approve it on the spot.”

Chen Yaru and Su Mei emerged through the door, witnessing the scene, yet Yaru had no intention of intervening.

With Zhang Xiaolong present, she left the matter in his hands.

“Yaru and I are well aware of Jingjing's planning talent,” Zhang Xiaolong stepped forward with ease, “Back when Soaring Dragon was a small company, she could craft the most fitting plans at minimal cost. Su Mei, you shouldn't assess her work with your usual metrics. Sometimes, you only realize the value of her ideas after giving them a chance. Otherwise, you, as the decision-maker, might miss out on the best opportunities.”

“And who might you be?” Su Mei's displeasure grew as he defended his colleague, challenging him, “What's your role at Soaring Dragon? If I recall correctly, the agreement stated I only answer to the CEO, and that's not you, is it?”

Zhang Xiaolong smiled and nodded, “Correct, you can disregard my comments. However, Jingjing is my sister. If you can't see her worth, I'll have no choice but to take her talents somewhere they're appreciated. Does that satisfy you?”

With that, he took Yang Jingjing by the hand and, under Su Mei's astonished and furious gaze, they walked out of the Soaring Dragon Company's doors, step by step.

“Watching your man walk away holding another woman's hand, doesn't that bother you? For all we know, they could be off to a hotel right now!” Su Mei spat out to Chen Yaru, fuming.

“Manager Su, it seems you're taking quite an interest in my personal life,” Chen Yaru said, not with anger but with a hint of amusement. She took a couple of steps toward the office before pausing and looking back. “Just a heads-up—Xiaolong is quite traditional. He's fond of gentle and adorable girls. Coming on too strong won't make a favorable impression on him.”

“What are you implying?” Su Mei asked, momentarily taken aback.

Was Chen Yaru implying she had a chance with Zhang Xiaolong?

“Don't get the wrong idea,” Chen Yaru said, her tone shifting back to its former seriousness. “I'm simply pointing out that moving forward, you might have more on your plate. I hope you can manage your energy without spreading yourself too thin.”