Exclusive Pampered Wife: My Wife Came to My Door

Chapter 198 Uninvited Guest (1)

“I haven’t formally apologized to you yet regarding Zheng Yuyan and Bink, because it was because of me that you were hurt. I’m sorry.” Fisher looked at her earnestly.

Upon hearing this, Yan Zuozuo was taken aback and quickly said, "This has nothing to do with the director. I'd be embarrassed if you apologized."

Fisher chuckled, "I was wrong to begin with, but hearing what you said makes me feel much better." He paused, then suddenly became serious, "If something similar happens again, don't bear it alone. You got into trouble because of the company, so tell me immediately. Treat the company like another home, understand?"

Yan Zuozuo was very touched and nodded vigorously, saying, "Thank you, Director, I understand."

"That's good." Fisher smiled, then quietly asked, "Aren't you sure you want to try the roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) with coffee? It tastes pretty good."

"..." Yan Zuozuo was speechless and quickly shook her head in refusal.

As she was packing up to go grocery shopping near the end of the workday, she received a call from Park Sun-hee. She frowned slightly, not wanting to have much contact with her, but worried it might be about Chi Mo-ching, so she answered anyway.

"Madam President, I am Park Sun-hee."

"I know. May I ask what's the matter, Secretary Park?" Yan Zuozuo asked calmly.

"It's like this, today is my birthday, and I don't have any relatives here, so I wanted to have the president's wife celebrate with me. It's also a way for me to apologize to her for my rudeness last time," Secretary Park said politely.

Yan Zuozuo was taken aback, but she thought that Park Sun-hee was not the kind of person who would easily admit her mistakes and give in, and that she clearly had ill intentions.

She paused for a moment, then said distantly, "Then I'll wish Secretary Park a happy birthday first, but I'm afraid it's not possible tonight, as my husband and I have other things to do."

Park Sun-hee seemed quite surprised that Yan Zuozuo refused. After a moment of silence, she said, "Madam, are you still angry with me because of what happened last time? I apologize to you, and I hope you will forgive my rudeness."

Yan Zuozuo smiled faintly: "It's all in the past, I didn't take it to heart. But tonight really isn't an option."

"Alright then, I won't disturb you any longer, Mr. and Mrs. President. Have a good time."

Yan Zuozuo hung up the phone, stared at it thoughtfully for a moment, then got up and went home. She went to the supermarket to buy groceries, intending to cook for herself. So much had happened lately that she hadn't been able to properly cook a meal for Chi Moqing, and she felt a little guilty.

She was preparing fish in the kitchen when the doorbell rang. She frowned, wondering who could be coming at this hour. She wiped her hands and went to open the door.

Secretary Park stood outside the door with a birthday cake. As soon as the door opened, she came in, glanced at Yan Zuozuo's apron, and said, "Is Madam cooking? Let me help you."

Yan Zuozuo was taken aback. What was this all about?

She watched as Secretary Park put on Chi Moqing's apron and walked straight into the kitchen. "I know Madam wanted to spend some time alone with the president, but it's too lonely to celebrate her birthday alone, so I came uninvited. I hope Madam doesn't mind."

She was bothered by it, but what could she do? She couldn't just kick someone out on their birthday, could she? Besides, she really wanted to know what Park Sun-hee was up to.

Park Sun-hee walked into the kitchen and saw a half-prepared fish and several prepared vegetables on the cutting board, ready to be cooked. She raised an eyebrow and glanced back at Yan Zuozuo, "Is this tonight's menu?"

"Yes, does Secretary Park have any brilliant ideas?" Yan Zuozuo leaned against the door frame. Ever since her argument with Secretary Park, she had stopped being friendly to her. She didn't need to smile at a woman who wanted to steal her husband.

“It’s very ordinary, nothing special,” Park Sun-hee said directly.

Yan Zuozuo shrugged: "If Secretary Park doesn't like it, you can go out to eat. I only know how to cook these simple home-style dishes."

"Madam has misunderstood." With that, Secretary Park walked to the refrigerator and took out a lot of things, seemingly intending to cook for herself.

Yan Zuozuo didn't say anything, turned around and went to the living room to read a magazine. Although she felt a little uncomfortable, she treated it like hiring a temporary nanny and was happy to have some peace and quiet. Anyway, what's meant to be yours will be yours no matter what; what's not meant to be yours, you can't take it no matter how hard you try. She might as well wait and see what tricks Secretary Park was planning.

Chi Moqing came home very early today, arriving a little after six, carrying a large pile of food, mostly Yan Zuozuo's favorites. Seeing her sitting in the living room, he couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.

Yan Zuozuo put down her magazine and went over to help him carry his things. When she saw her favorite snacks, she couldn't help but chuckle, "My husband is so considerate."

Chi Moqing placed a kiss on her forehead: "What, do you want to be an empress dowager and have your husband serve you again today?"

"No, today we can be the Empress Dowager and the Emperor Emeritus together, because a palace maid has come to our house and is busy in the kitchen."

Chi Moqing frowned as he helped Yan Zuozuo tidy up her things. "What palace maid?"

"Secretary Park said it's her birthday today and she came uninvited."

Chi Moqing's face darkened: "How long has she been here?"

Yan Zuozuo glanced at the time: "It's been almost an hour, hasn't it? You're quite diligent." She touched her stomach and realized she was indeed a little hungry; the food should be ready soon.

A delicious aroma wafted from the kitchen, but Chi Moqing had no appetite whatsoever. Just as he was about to go in and kick them out, he saw Park Sun-hee come out of the kitchen, beaming with delight at the sight of him. "President, you're back! Wash your hands and come eat!"

"Why are you in my house?"

Park Sun-hee said with a smile, "Today is my birthday. It's too lonely to spend it alone, so I came over."

“That’s your own business, I don’t welcome you!” Chi Moqing said directly.

Park Sun-hee showed no embarrassment at being rejected, and still smiled faintly, saying, "Since Madam has already agreed, President, don't be so stingy. Besides, today is my birthday, President, how can you bear to let me spend it alone?"

Chi Moqing sneered: "I'm your boss. I pay you for your work. That's all. Why would I hesitate to do anything for you?"

“But we’re off work now, so we’re still friends,” Secretary Park said with a faint smile.

Chi Moqing's face was as cold as ice: "Are you worthy?" He narrowed his eyes, not understanding what Park Sun-hee was planning to do. This woman's scheming was not as simple as it seemed.

"President, please don't be so heartless. Even if you don't consider me a friend, Madam told me a lot about the country's customs and traditions when she visited my home last time. Consider it my way of thanking Madam. I can also come and cook you a meal."

"No need, let's leave now!" Chi Moqing said coldly.

Secretary Park had no intention of leaving. She went straight into the kitchen, brought out the dishes she had prepared, and they looked, smelled, and tasted delicious.

Seeing that Chi Moqing was about to lose his temper, Yan Zuozuo walked over with a smile, picked up her chopsticks and took the first bite, "It tastes good, honey, come and eat."

"I'm glad you like it, Madam. Please eat more." Secretary Park acted like the lady of the house.

Yan Zuozuo shrugged and pulled Chi Moqing to sit down. "Honey, I want to eat shrimp. Can you peel them for me?"

Eight dishes and a soup—Yan Zuozuo's mouth was practically watering just looking at them. She was busy eating the other dishes, but things like shrimp and crab could only be prepared by her dear husband.

Chi Moqing didn't speak, but took a small plate and placed it in front of him, beginning to peel shrimp for Yan Zuozuo. He peeled them very carefully and attentively, as if he were handling a fine work of art, except for his less-than-pleasant expression. He even carefully removed the shrimp veins, dipped them in sauce, and placed them on the small plate.

The six shrimp, arranged like flower petals, were exquisite and pleasing to the eye. He wiped his hands and placed them in front of Yan Zuozuo, "Wife, eat up."

Yan Zuozuo naturally noticed Park Sun-hee's gloomy expression, but she pretended not to see it and sweetly accepted the gift, saying, "Thank you, husband."

She placed the bottle in front of her and was just about to start eating when Park Sun-hee stood up and said, "Today is my birthday. Thank you, President and Madam, for celebrating with me. I'd like to toast you." With that, she downed the drink in one gulp.

Yan Zuozuo paused for a moment, put down the shrimp she was about to put in her mouth, and out of politeness, picked up her wine glass and took a small sip. "Secretary Park is too infuriating."

Park Sun-hee smiled, poured another glass, and reached out to clink glasses with Yan Zuozuo. With a crisp 'clink', the red wine in Secretary Park's glass spilled out, landing squarely on the small plate in front of Yan Zuozuo, staining the shrimp red and creating a mess.

Time fell silent. Chi Moqing's face suddenly darkened. Just as he was about to speak, he heard Park Sun-hee say in a flustered tone, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I got too excited. I'll help people clean up right away." As she spoke, she directly dumped the shrimp from Yan Zuozuo's plate into the trash can and took out a new plate.

Veins bulged on Chi Moqing's forehead, but Yan Zuozuo squeezed his hand under the table, then smiled and said, "It's okay, I'm not used to eating things that have been contaminated by others." She turned to look at Chi Moqing, "Honey, can you feed me one by one?"

Chi Moqing glared at Park Sun-hee with displeasure, then smiled at Yan Zuozuo, "Okay, you can eat something else first."

The couple's affectionate interaction cast a shadow over Park Sun-hee's eyes, and she picked up her red wine and drank it all in one gulp.

Chi Moqing fed Yan Zuozuo the peeled shrimp one by one, wiping the residue from the corners of her mouth from time to time. "Eat more vegetables and less seafood. Eating too much is bad for your health."

"I'll listen to my husband," Yan Zuozuo said with a smile.

“Yes, Madam, you should eat more. Even if you don’t like it, you have to get used to it. These are all dishes that the president usually likes to eat.” Park Sun-hee’s words were laced with barbs, as if she knew Chi Mo-qing very well.

Yan Zuozuo raised an eyebrow, recalling that Cai Qingqing had used the same trick before. If Cai Qingqing knew nothing about Chi Moqing back then, she was not so easily fooled now.

She smiled and said, "That's because there's nothing else to eat outside, so Mo Qing can only eat these. To be honest, Mo Qing doesn't really like these things." As soon as she finished speaking, Chi Mo Qing put a peeled shrimp to her mouth, which she swallowed in one gulp. She continued, "I think Secretary Park seems to really want to know about my husband. How about I give you a detailed introduction later, so you won't be too clever for your own good next time?"

Chi Moqing, who had been frowning, was in a much better mood when he saw Yan Zuozuo's jealous expression.

"Is that so? Then I'll have to ask Madam for advice later. After all, when I go out with the CEO for business dinners, all I see him eating is this kind of food."

Yan Zuozuo looked innocent and turned to look at Chi Moqing with a smile. "Oh, so you often take Secretary Park out, but never me. Are you afraid I'll embarrass you?"