While on patrol, the pager beeped with a message from Zhang Xiaofei. 'Has Brother Tang been taken care of? How's the battle going?' 'You're the one who's been taken care of,' Tang Yulan replied lazily. 'A few brothers have stewed a pot of fragrant meat, just waiting for you!' Zhang Xiaofei said with a laugh. 'Alright.' Tang Yulan put away the radio and took the elevator to the security duty room on the first floor. As soon as he entered, he heard a hubbub. Several tables had been makeshiftly pushed together, with a battery-powered stove in the middle, and a cast-iron pot on top stewing a full pot of fragrant dog meat. Inside, four crooked security guards were sitting around, telling some jokes that were not suitable for children. Among them was a middle-aged man in his forties named Zhu Shengnian, the deputy captain of the security team. 'Come, Xiao Tang. I asked the canteen brothers to stew a dog for you as a welcome. This time, everyone's happy,' Zhu Shengnian said. Tang Yulan wasn't coy and joined the group with a grin, feeling reminiscent of his time in the army, drinking and eating heartily with his brothers. 'Xiao Tang, I heard from Xiao Fei that our company's Goddess Qi seems to have a soft spot for you. You'll have to take good care of everyone from now on,' Zhu Shengnian casually mentioned. 'What are you talking about? If she doesn't tear me apart, I'd consider myself lucky,' Tang Yulan said, tearing off a large piece of dog meat and stuffing it into his mouth. Zhu Shengnian said meaningfully, 'President Qi is impeccable in both looks and figure, even our Captain Zhao is trying every means to win her favor. If you get close to President Qi, he will inevitably find ways to trouble you.' 'Although Qi Caiyang is beautiful, anyone who marries her would probably live ten years less.'

Tang Yulan couldn't help blurting out, and then he shuddered, quickly looking around. After eating for a while, Tang Yulan was surprised to find that everyone had stopped their chopsticks, staring at him with wide eyes. The first piece of dog leg had been eaten clean by him, and now his 'claws' were reaching into the basin again. "Xiao Tang, take it easy with the eating, don't get a stomachache." "No problem." Tang Yulan casually wiped the grease off his mouth. Three years ago, when his body was at its peak, he ate even more than now. After lunch, the security work was very simple, nothing more than patrolling and maintaining order. Trivial, yet not difficult. To combat the monotony of life, Tang Yulan found ways to seek some fun. Smoking, walking around. In a large company with thousands of people, one could occasionally encounter a beautiful young wife, guessing the style and color of their underwear by their walking posture. Then, when they went upstairs, pretend to pass by casually, and with a quick upward glance, you might verify the accuracy of your conclusion. When getting off work in the evening, Zhang Xiaofei wanted to invite Tang Yulan to dinner to build a relationship, but he politely declined. Without any beauties, what's the fun in a group of men eating back and forth? While waiting for the bus at the bus stop on the right side of the company, his phone received a strange call. Upon answering, he heard the sweet and charming laughter of Su Youyou: 'Brother Tang, where are you hanging out? Are you free tonight?' 'If you're having dinner with a bad guy like me, you'd better be mentally prepared.'

Tang Yulan smiled and said. The phone was silent for a few seconds, and Su Youyou huffed angrily, "Hmph, I've learned women's self-defense against wolves, so you'd better think twice if you're thinking of taking advantage. I'm just thanking you for today's matter. If you're busy tonight, never mind. It saves me some money anyway. With the high housing prices in Lingjiang City, I need to save hard." Tang Yulan snorted with a laugh and said, "Saving money takes so much time, and you're a girl. In the future, if you find a wealthy son-in-law to marry, won't you have everything?" "Don't underestimate us women. Look at President Qi, she's also a woman, and she manages the company just as well." Tang Yulan suddenly felt a headache and thought to himself, "Here comes Qi Caiyang again." "Where are you now? I'll come pick you up." "I'm at the Nightshade Bar watching the female dancers' pole dance. Those snake-like waists twist so nimbly, but don't come here. This environment isn't suitable for a pure young girl like you," Tang Yulan said with a light laugh. "You really say whatever you want, can't you lie to me for once? Aren't you afraid I'll hate you?" "You're not my wife, why would I lie to you?" "Talking nonsense with your eyes wide open, Tang Yulan, turn around and look," Su Youyou's voice carried a hint of dissatisfaction. "Huh?" Tang Yulan turned around and saw the bustling crowd and traffic. A red hatchback honked and stopped in front of Tang Yulan with its turn signal on. After rolling down the window, Su Youyou waved at Tang Yulan and shook her phone, saying, "Hurry up and get in. It'll be troublesome if the traffic police see us."

Tang Yulan was speechless, caught in a lie and feeling a bit embarrassed. He looked around at the pink and cozy decorations inside the car and said with a smile, 'These little trinkets are quite unique.' Su Youyou nodded, and after merging into the traffic lane, she rolled her eyes and said irritably, 'Nightclubbing and pole dancing girls, you really talk a good game. I'm afraid others won't believe you're a bad guy.' The light turned red ahead, and Su Youyou slowed down to a stop before turning her head to glance at Tang Yulan and said, 'How did your new security uniform get dirty already? What do you want to eat tonight? My treat.' 'I remember there used to be a small restaurant with a seventh-grade chef, but I can't quite recall the exact location,' Tang Yulan said with a nostalgic expression. 'A small restaurant? The seventh-grade chef is now a famous restaurant nearby. Let's go there tonight. By the way, what do you usually like to do?' Su Youyou asked casually. 'My interests are quite varied. Recently, I've been studying the love stories of dwarfs and princesses, He Xiangu, and Lv Dongbin, which are truly breathtaking!' Tang Yulan blurted out casually. 'You really don't speak seriously,'