Though the peak dining hours had passed, the company was large, and some people didn't leave immediately after eating, opting to chat in the dining area. A bigger reason was the rumor that Mr. Tan would be bringing his wife to dine. It was a rare opportunity to see the CEO's wife, so naturally, everyone wanted to seize it. As a result, every bite Song Ni took was interrupted by someone wanting to say hello. Due to her upbringing and etiquette, Song Ni couldn't greet people while eating, so she had to put down her chopsticks. It was only when Tan Zheng spoke in a low voice that people stopped approaching, allowing Song Ni to finally eat.
Song Ni smiled and teased, "See, I'm much more popular than you in your company." The man didn't refute, letting her be happy. "What are your plans for later?" Since Song Ni had slept for so long, he knew she wouldn't be able to sleep. "How much longer is your lunch break?" Tan Zheng looked at his watch. "Half an hour." Song Ni had considered chatting with Su Qing, but with the break being so short and so much work at year-end, she decided against it. "How about I go wander around the mall next door?" Tan Zheng's eyes flickered. "Do you want me to accompany you..." Song Ni interrupted him. "No need, I'll just wander around by myself. You focus on your work." Tan Zheng frowned. He couldn't let Song Ni come specifically to accompany him to work only for her to go shopping alone. "It won't take long, I'll be back before three," she said, smiling. "You have to come back too." Song Ni didn't understand what he meant. "Why do I have to be back before three?" Tan Zheng initially didn't want to say, but seeing Song Ni's persistent curiosity, he decided to tell her. "Someone from the Bai family will be here to discuss cooperation in the afternoon." Song Ni blinked. "Is it Bai Yunji?" Tan Zheng picked up a wet wipe from the table and slowly wiped Song Ni's fingers. "So, you'll be back before three?" "Yes, I must be back." She remembered that Bai Yunji also had designs on her man. Tsk, how could the Bai family still have the nerve to seek cooperation? Wasn't Bai Xiyuan's disgrace enough? Or was the Bai family's current strength truly enough to impress Tan Zheng? Thinking this, Song Ni sneered, her eyes gleaming with a calculated light. "So, you specifically asked me to come accompany you at work today?" Hearing this, Tan Zheng glanced at Song Ni. After ensuring he had wiped her hands thoroughly, he spoke. "Weren't you here to see Su Qing today?" Song Ni: ... Tsk, why was he still bothered by this? Hadn't she stayed in his office after seeing Su Qing? Song Ni withdrew her hands, propped her chin on them, and blinked. "I'm here to accompany you." Lying with a straight face was Song Ni's specialty, and Tan Zheng was too lazy to call her out. "Shall we go now, or rest a while longer?" "You're really going to accompany me?" Tan Zheng glanced at her. "Is there any reason for me not to?" Song Ni smiled and linked her arm with Tan Zheng's. Who wouldn't be happy if her husband was willing to accompany her shopping? Since she met Tan Zheng, they hadn't been shopping together. No, the first time they met, she had gone to a mall to buy clothes, but Tan Zheng had just waited outside, waiting impatiently. The mall was very close, so they walked there instead of driving. Along the way, there were many office workers, but everyone was in a hurry, presumably rushing back to work after lunch. It was rare to see people like Song Ni and Tan Zheng, and their appearance and demeanor attracted a lot of attention. Having grown up under people's gaze, such attention didn't inconvenience them. However, Song Ni had forgotten something. She had just finished filming "Jun Qi" and was considered a newcomer actress, a minor celebrity. No, she had been on the trending list a few times and had over ten million fans. As soon as they reached the mall, Song Ni was recognized. At first, it was just one or two fans, but then, perhaps because they posted something in a fan group or on a super topic, fans suddenly increased. Moreover, many of Song Ni's fans were young women, and these young women generally came from decent families, with some disposable income. That's why they would meet at this high-end mall. "Eldest Miss!" Unable to contain her excitement, a fan suddenly called out to Song Ni, using their fan nickname for her. Song Ni: ... This was the first time Song Ni felt that the nickname her fans had given her was a bit... awkward. Cough, cough, being called "Eldest Miss" by so many people in public made it feel like a princess on a royal tour. Song Ni quickly leaned down, placing a hand over her mouth. "Shh!" The fans immediately screamed upon receiving Song Ni's response, then quickly covered their mouths when they saw her gesture. Song Ni winked at them, her eyes sparkling. "Darlings, let's keep it low-key." The fans' legs went weak at Song Ni's "darlings," and they nodded frantically, covering their mouths, doing whatever Song Ni said. "Eldest Miss, can you give us an autograph?" Song Ni frowned and hesitated for a moment, making the fans a bit anxious. "What's wrong, can't you?" "You can, but..." Song Ni coughed. "My handwriting might be a bit ugly." "It's okay, it's okay! As long as it's written by Eldest Miss, we'll love it! We'll definitely cherish it." Song Ni still felt that since she had the rare opportunity to meet her fans, it would be a shame if her handwriting was too ugly. "Is it okay if I sign in English for you?" "Yes, yes!" The fan handed over paper and a pen. Song Ni quickly signed her English name, then hesitated before carefully writing her full name stroke by stroke. Her handwriting wasn't exactly ugly, just neat and orderly like a primary school student's. Cough, cough, it was slightly inconsistent with her image. One bold fan cautiously looked at the man beside Song Ni, not daring to linger for more than a second. "Eldest Miss... is this Brother-in-law?" After speaking, she felt she had asked a foolish question. Given his stature, physique, and demeanor, could he not be Brother-in-law? Song Ni winked at the fan who had asked. "Shh, your Brother-in-law is shy." Fans: ??? Really? Would such an imposing Brother-in-law be shy? Tan Zheng: ... He was shy? This little girl was truly speaking whatever came to mind. The man furrowed his brow, not out of impatience, but because of the cold wind blowing outside the mall entrance, contrasting with the warm air inside. Tan Zheng worried that Song Ni, who wasn't wearing much, might catch a cold. Seeing that Song Ni had finished signing the last one, Tan Zheng directly pulled her into his arms. "It's time to go." His actions were swift and decisive, his demeanor both domineering and doting. The fans couldn't help but scream. "Brother-in-law is so handsome!" Song Ni: ... Her face flushed. Oh dear, she had inadvertently shown affection in front of her fans. Here, almost as soon as the couple entered the mall, Song Ni's fan group and super topic exploded. "Who can understand, how happy it is to get Eldest Miss and Brother-in-law's PDA right in front of you!"