Congratulate Your Great-Aunt

A decisive, thick-skinned workplace big shot vs. a cooking-loving young intern from a wealthy family

By her early thirties, Li He was already the channel sales director for a Chinese luxury brand.

A formidable woman, smooth and influential at business dinners, she was widely admired. But there was a rumor in the industry that she had one flaw.

She bullied newcomers.

Li He scoffed at the rumor. People hated anyone too perfect. There was no point paying attention to baseless gossip; it would only slow down her money-making.

Thinking this, she passed a male intern and caught a strange, delicious smell. She looked down and saw him eating a packed lunch he'd brought from home.

"Did you make that yourself?"

"Huh? Y-yes, Sister Li."

"Starting tomorrow, bring me a portion too."

Intern Xiao Liu: QAQ

*

Everyone thought Li He had reached the peak of her career, but unexpectedly, she began talking about taking the company global and making it famous around the world.

Some thought she was dreaming. Some admired her boundless energy. Others assumed she was just saying it to make President Liu happy.

Sure enough, President Liu valued her highly. She talked with Li He and held little meetings with her every few days, and sometimes they even ate together.

When they opened their packed lunches, the dishes were the same, arranged the same way, and even... had the same wok hei.

President Liu looked at Li He with a knowing smile.

Li He saw right through it. Hah, the little intern sure knew how to curry favor. Now he was sucking up to President Liu too.

*

Perhaps because Liu Gouzi was so good at showing off, President Liu started telling Li He to take him along when she went out on business.

But the kid fell apart once they were out of the office. He was too much like a student, and no matter how much she taught him, he just didn't get it. Li He was exasperated.

Still, he'd studied abroad, so his English was good. He was thoughtful, knew how to take care of people, and never forgot what he was asked to do. Sometimes he even came up with thoughtful little extras.

It wasn't until the day Li He was promoted to vice president that she finally discovered President Liu was Liu Gouzi's mother.

At last, the odd feeling she'd had all along made sense. She knew it! How could a kid that young cook so well? It had to be the professional housekeeper at his family's place!

Liu Gou: Li He, I don't think you have a heart at all.

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President Liu's point of view: Son, I told you to follow her so you could learn some skills. Did I tell you to go fall in love?

Liu Gou: (looks away)

Li He's point of view: Don't worry, President Liu. It's all right if your son can't make it. You've still got me. I can manage the company for you, and I can take care of you in your old age.

I'll take over your company, and your adorable son too ^_^

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