Wang Xiaoliang finished settling the accounts for all three stores, rubbed his aching neck, and glanced out the window.
It was already completely dark.
Under the night sky, the city blazed with lights, like a glittering river of stars.
He started the car, and the BMW rolled smoothly out of the parking lot.
There was little traffic on the way home at this hour, making it a rare moment of peace in his day. He pressed the accelerator a little harder, and the engine's low growl and the force pushing him back into his seat gave him the illusion that he controlled everything.
He slipped the key into the lock and gently turned it.
The door had barely opened a crack before light spilled out from the living room.
Dressed in a pink nightgown, Wei Zijin sprang off the sofa like a startled rabbit and rushed over, her slippers slapping against her feet.
"You're finally back!"
Wang Xiaoliang closed the door behind him and changed his shoes. "Yeah, business was especially good today. We had quite a few customers tonight. What's the rush? It's still early for us to get into bed, isn't it?"
"You're awful! Come here." Wei Zijin grabbed his hand and pulled him toward the sofa.
Wang Xiaoliang knew today was the day of the final round of their competition.
"You haven't checked yet?" Wang Xiaoliang laughed. "What are you afraid of? You're guaranteed to win this time!"
"I still wanted to wait until you came home so we could look together!" Pouting, Wei Zijin dragged him down onto the sofa and sat right beside him. "You're lucky. You can bring me good luck!"
"Can't argue with that."
He liked feeling needed, feeling that Wei Zijin relied on him.
"All right, then. Have some of your husband's