62: Back to Island City

Wu Fan transferred another fifty thousand over. "This money is for you to buy cosmetics. It's getting cold, and your skin tends to dry out."

Ying Xiaomei stared blankly at her phone screen, wondering what to do. Should she accept it or not?

Wu Fan was truly too generous.

Before, she thought the Village Director was the most generous man in the world, but now she realized she was completely wrong.

Indeed, there's always someone better out there.

Wu Fan was the epitome of extravagance, and in that other aspect, he was far superior to the Village Director.

Sigh, if only she could be with Wu Fan more often.

She hesitated for a moment, then accepted the money.

She mused to herself, "If I accept Wu Fan's money, he won't have any reservations the next time I want to meet him. If I don't accept it, he might overthink it, which isn't good for continuing our relationship."

Thinking this, she felt a little smug about her cleverness. "Thank you for the treat, you're amazing!"

Wu Fan replied, "You're also amazing and very understanding." (Thumbs-up emoji)

Ying Xiaomei blushed to herself. (Shy emoji)

...Next, Wu Fan spent a few relaxed yet busy days at home.

Every morning, he would sleep until he woke up naturally, then greet the construction workers, share a few rounds of cigarettes, and consider his routine duties complete.

The Village Committee Office Building became Wu Fan's frequent spot for chatting and "leisure."

Sometimes, he would meet Wu Danyan by the reservoir or in the pine forest.

Of course, it was also common for the two of them to discuss life and the future in the car... That day, Wu Fan saw that the house would still take some time to build, and there wasn't much left to do at home. Missing Yaoyao, he decided to return to Island City.

During dinner, his mother said with a hint of reluctance, "AFan, remember to bring your girlfriend next time. The New Year is approaching, so come back as early as you can."

Wu Fan nodded and said, "Okay."

His father took a sip of baijiu and said, "With me here, you can rest assured about the house. I'll keep a close eye on it. Anyway, it's all designed, so there won't be any problems."

Wu Fan grunted in acknowledgment, ate a few more mouthfuls of rice, and then went to bed.

The next morning, he opened the system panel and used several skill books.

"system great one, what exactly is the use of the massage skill book?"

"Ding! host reminder: Massage skills can promote blood circulation, remove stasis, clear meridians, etc. If advanced massage skills are used, the person being massaged can..."

(Understand it yourself)

...Wu Fan swiped away the system panel, pulled out his phone, sent separate farewell wechat messages to Ying Xiaomei and Wu Danyan, and then got out of bed.

Unexpectedly, Wu Danyan had arrived at Wu Fan's house early, saying she needed a ride to the town to buy some things.

Wu Fan understood her intentions. When they reached the reservoir, he gave her a thorough "beating"...

Only after she was completely docile and obedient did he send her back to the village entrance.

When Ying Xiaomei received the wechat message, she eagerly invited Wu Fan to the Village Committee Office Building for a chat, but Wu Fan politely declined.

He even joked, "Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Let's meet when I come back before the New Year."

Xiao Ying pouted, "No, I don't want to wait a moment."

Wu Fan used the excuse of catching a boat and didn't go. After all, he couldn't be in two places at once, so he had to entertain Wu Danyan first...

Passing through Shanghai, he specifically went to chat with the guard at the Zhengda Group's gate for a while.

With just a pack of Zhonghua cigarettes, he made the security guard very happy.

He managed to glean that Han Li had a younger brother, Han Zheng, and the two seemed to be fighting over who would be the Company's actual helmsman.

The Group appeared calm on the surface, but in reality, undercurrents were surging.

Wu Fan thought this news was excellent. As long as there was internal strife, he would have a good opportunity to exploit the weakness later.

After leaving the guard room, he bought some Shanghai White Rabbit milk candies and Chenghuang Temple spiced beans as small gifts for Yaoyao.

By the time he returned to Island City, it was already late.

He parked his car downstairs, pulled out a cigarette, and lit it.

He had only taken a few puffs when someone tapped on the car window.

He looked up and saw it was Fang Hanyu.

Was this woman always peeking out her window?

Wu Fan opened the car door, and Fang Hanyu twisted her hips and sat into the passenger seat.

She gave Wu Fan a captivating look and said softly, "Do you have a lover back home? You've been gone so long."

Wu Fan exhaled a puff of smoke and said, "What? Can't stand the loneliness? Fantasizing?"

Fang Hanyu rolled her beautiful eyes. "Your language is getting cruder and cruder."

Wu Fan raised his hand and pinched her. "Rough words, but not roughreason, right? Is your husband home?"

Fang Hanyu sighed lightly. "That deadbeat plays mahjong every day. Sometimes he comes back in the middle of the night and still bothers me. It's so annoying."

Wu Fan couldn't help but laugh. "He really takes 'diligent farming' to the extreme."

Fang Hanyu grabbed Wu Fan's hand and said, "Let's go upstairs quickly. I want to..."

Wu Fan shook off her hand and said with a smile, "Sister Fang, I haven't even entered my house yet. Please let me off the hook."

Fang Hanyu swayed her voluptuous body and pouted, "I don't care, I want to give you a good... right now."

Wu Fan could only coax her, "Let me go home first, see Yaoyao, and then I'll climb over the balcony later, okay?"

Fang Hanyu's cheeks flushed a little as she said, "Okay, try to be quick!"

Wu Fan patted her again, then got out of the car.

Fang Hanyu walked ahead, and as she went up the stairs, her slender waist seemed to sway like a water snake.

Wu Fan put his left arm around her slender waist, and his right hand...!!!

Fang Hanyu giggled continuously.

After entering the house, Xiao Ai happily took off and put on Wu Fan's shoes.

Yaoyao ran over and threw herself into Wu Fan's arms.

"Daddy, I missed you so much."

"Daddy missed you too."

Wu Fan kissed Yaoyao's little cheek.

Xiao Ai's eyes showed tender concern as she asked, "Brother Fan, what would you like to eat? Shall I make you some vermicelli with shredded pork and vegetables to fill your stomach first?"

"Yes."

"Daddy, will you play a few rounds of Ludo with me, please?"

"Of course. Next time we go home for the New Year, your grandpa can play with you."

Yaoyao clapped her hands happily and asked with a grin, "Is Grandpa good at chess?"

"Your grandpa is very good, especially at Chinese chess. Next time we go back, I'll have Grandpa teach you, okay?"

Yaoyao nodded and began to set up the Ludo board.

After they started, Wu Fan, as usual, pretended to miss hitting her planes to make her happy.

Xiao Ai came out with the vermicelli. "Brother Fan, you go eat first. I'll take over for you."

"Alright."

After Wu Fan finished eating, they still hadn't finished their game, so he urged, "Yaoyao, finish this round, then it's time for bed, okay?"

Yaoyao obediently agreed.

Wu Fan said meaningfully to Xiao Ai, "I'm going to the balcony to smoke. Make sure the balcony door is secure."

Xiao Ai looked up, met Wu Fan's gaze, and nodded, understanding completely.

Wu Fan then opened the door and walked onto the balcony...