The morning light in May has brought with it the unique brightness and heat of early summer in Lingnan. Like a thin layer of golden gauze, it penetrates through the edge of the heavy blackout curtains in the master bedroom on the top floor of the apartment and tenaciously invades the room, casting a few clear traces of light on the expensive walnut floor.
Li Yan's biological clock woke him up from his sleep at seven o'clock exactly.
The moment when consciousness returned, there was a familiar scent in the nose that was perceived before the vision - mixed with the tail notes of Su Qing's custom-made tuberose perfume, the elegant fragrance of high-grade silk quilts after washing, and a warm and private body fragrance belonging to young and healthy women.
The soft pressure and warm body temperature coming from his right arm clearly reminded him of the presence of the people around him.
Su Qing woke up almost at the same moment he woke up.
She sleeps very lightly, especially when she is around Li Yan. An almost instinctive alertness keeps her in sync with him.
She raised her head slightly, her long eyelashes fluttered like butterfly wings a few times, and her clear eyes met Li Yan's completely awake gaze.
"Are you awake? I'm going to get ready to wash up."
Her voice had the peculiar hoarseness and a hint of inadvertent tenderness when she just woke up, without any unnecessary gentle words, and she stood up neatly.
The silk quilt slipped away, revealing her smooth and delicate shoulders and neck lines and a white back that attracted people's imagination.
She stepped on the soft plush carpet with her bare feet, the hem of her silk nightgown swaying slightly with her steps, and walked straight into the master bathroom connected to the bedroom.
Soon, the clear sound of water being discharged came from the main bathroom. It was the morning bath prepared for Li Yan.
Li Yan sat up and rubbed his temples on both sides with his knuckles habitually.
He stayed alone in his study until late last night, repeatedly studying several industry reports on the lamination technology of smartphone LCD screens and first-generation capacitive touch screens. The quality of his sleep was not the best, but with sufficient rest time and a young and strong body, he still felt energetic and his brain was clear at this moment.
He lifted the quilt and got out of bed, and his solid muscle lines were clearly visible in the morning light.
When he walked into the main bathroom, Su Qing had already squeezed out toothpaste for him, and the German brand electric toothbrush was quietly placed next to the mouthwash cup.
In the huge independent bathtub, the water temperature is adjusted just right, and there are even a few soothing aromatic bath salts floating on the water.
She did all this smoothly, without any deliberate gesture to please, as if it was a matter of course and an instinct that was integrated into daily life.
Li Yan enjoyed the morning bath for more than ten minutes. The warm water could effectively dispel the last trace of tiredness and help him organize his thoughts on the day's work.
By the time he came out wrapped in a soft Egyptian cotton bath towel, Su Qing had quickly changed into a set of light gray cotton home clothes and was busy in the open western kitchen area.
The same items are still the same: sunny-side-up fried eggs, crispy bacon, two slices of whole wheat toast with slightly burnt edges, a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, and a small bowl of carefully cut imported fruits.
The two of them sat opposite each other at the spacious island table and ate quietly.
The atmosphere is harmonious and tacit, with only the slightest sound of clinking tableware.
Li Yan eats very focused, not slow, but still calm.
Deep down, he was very satisfied with Su Qing's current state.
Since that boundary was broken, she took care of him more meticulously in life, almost to the point of being meticulous.
However, in the work field, she has always adhered to her duties as a professional assistant. She has never shown any transgression because of her status as the person she sleeps with. She has not tried to influence his decision-making, has not asked for material rewards beyond the norm, and has not hinted or asked for an open relationship on any occasion.
She clearly and intelligently positions her dual role - an efficient, reliable and trustworthy assistant to the general manager at work;
In life, she is a gentle, considerate and intimate partner who can meet his physical and psychological needs.
This clear understanding and strict sense of proportion made Li Yan feel extremely worry-free and comfortable.
He knows very well that with his current net worth and rising momentum, there will never be fewer women who take the initiative to throw themselves into his arms and have their own thoughts.
But a woman who can not only satisfy desires, but also substantially improve work efficiency and quality of life, and who knows how to stick to her duties and not cause trouble, is undoubtedly a scarce resource.
If Su Qing becomes ignorant one day and starts to ask for things beyond his psychological expectations, or tries to challenge his authority, he will not hesitate to give her a generous compensation that is enough to have a worry-free future life, and then let her leave cleanly.
In his world view and life plan, complex emotional entanglements are the most boring things and unnecessary burdens on the way forward.
He cannot afford to spend that time, let alone have the leisure time.
After breakfast, Su Qing helped Li Yan change clothes.
In the walk-in closet, she chose an outfit for him based on today's schedule that reflected authority without losing approachability.
A light gray Hugo Boss casual suit avoids the over-formality of a full suit;
A white Ermenegildo Zegna high-count cotton shirt is worn underneath, which is breathable and comfortable;
The lower body is a pair of dark blue Armani Collezioni slim trousers with neat lines.
These clothes were carefully purchased by her accurate grasp of Li Yan's taste and figure, and she led her female colleagues in the administrative department to high-end specialty stores in Central, Hong Kong and Guangzhou many times.
While Li Yan stretched his arms and cooperated with Su Qing to help him put on his shirt, adjust the collar, and smooth out every tiny wrinkle on the suit, his eyes inadvertently fell on Su Qing who was quickly putting on makeup in front of the dressing table.
She is skilled in make-up skills. Within ten minutes, a professional light make-up that is exquisite and decent, highlighting the advantages of the facial features without being gaudy was completed. It just covered up any trace of tiredness that may have remained from last night.
April has officially come to an end.
· Xingchen S1 still maintains stable shipments in the low-end market by virtue of its accumulated reputation and extremely competitive price.
As for S2, which is the absolute main force, its market popularity has not diminished at all and continues to be popular.
According to preliminary statistics received from the sales department last night, in the single month of April, the total sales of Xingchen S1 and S2 have exceeded 550,000 units, reaching more than 553,700 units.
This figure has firmly pushed Xingchen Technology to the middle and upper reaches of domestic mobile phone brands, like a dark horse with fierce momentum, breaking into the originally relatively solid market structure.
Although there is still a clear gap between Tianyu, a giant with monthly sales of over a million units, and channels reaching every corner of urban and rural areas. It is also not as good as ZTE, Lenovo and other brands that are backed by big trees and have deep roots in the carrier customized machine market, but it is enough to crush many established manufacturers that were once prosperous.
For example, Bird, the former “fighter among mobile phones,” has seen its market share and reputation severely squeezed by Xingchen’s precise product positioning, powerful GG bombing, and flexible channel strategies, and its decline is evident.
Hym Also feeling the biting chill are a number of trend-setters in the feature phone era such as Amoi and Kejian.