86: Li Zhiyan's hug on the eve of his birthday

Chapter 86: Li Zhiyan's Hug on the Eve of His Birthday

Li Zhiyan knew…

He had to agree now.

After all, what he had done to her…

Was truly unacceptable.

No matter what, he needed to mend their relationship first.

Only then would there be a chance for things to improve later.

“Okay…”

“I promise everything, I won’t kiss you.”

“I won’t hug you, or look at your legs.”

“And I won’t have any physical contact with you.”

“I also won’t enter your room without permission.”

Li Zhiyan felt a sense of relief in his heart.

After that incident…

She hadn’t spoken to him for too long.

Hearing Li Zhiyan agree.

Wu Yuexian nodded lightly.

As long as Li Zhiyan could agree to such terms…

Then he wouldn’t have the chance to sleep with her again.

As long as the wrong things didn’t continue to happen…

That was enough…

She hoped they could live like before.

“Alright then, let’s go home.”

Hearing the words “go home,” Li Zhiyan felt an unprecedented sense of closeness in his heart.

Wu Yuexian was finally willing to return to Rose Garden with him.

As long as Wu Yuexian was willing to go back, everything else was negotiable.

He started the car.

When Li Zhiyan brought Wu Yuexian back to Rose Garden…

Wu Yuexian got out of the car and bought some fresh vegetables.

At the same time, there was also a bag of sanitary pads placed underneath.

After her period smoothly returned, Wu Yuexian was completely relieved about the matter.

If she had actually gotten pregnant, that would have been a huge problem.

After arriving at the underground garage…

Li Zhiyan looked at Wu Yuexian beside him, feeling completely relaxed in his heart.

“Let’s go, Sis.”

After Li Zhiyan and Wu Yuexian entered the elevator together, Wu Yuexian still deliberately maintained a certain distance from Li Zhiyan.

This made Li Zhiyan feel a bit thorny.

Although Wu Yuexian had temporarily forgiven him now…

He could also sense her estrangement from him.

Some very normal actions from before were no longer acceptable.

After going upstairs, Wu Yuexian took off her shoes and put on her usual pair of pink slippers.

But now, she always felt very awkward with Li Zhiyan watching her from behind.

If some things hadn't happened, everything would have been fine.

But…

Once they had occurred, there was no going back.

After changing into her slippers, Wu Yuexian walked towards the kitchen.

“You sit here for a bit, I’ll go cook for you.”

“You probably ate a lot of takeout during this time, which isn’t good for your stomach.”

“From now on, when you return to Wan City, make sure to eat at home and don’t go out.”

In Wu Yuexian’s heart…

She still cared about Li Zhiyan at all times.

She was also trying hard to forget that incident now.

Listening to Wu Yuexian’s concern, Li Zhiyan felt warmth in his heart, but also deep guilt.

He had indeed wronged her.

“Mm…”

“I understand.”

Listening to the sounds from the kitchen, Li Zhiyan’s heart was filled with peace of mind.

No matter what, everything was finally back to normal.

He had plenty of opportunities to slowly return to their previous state with Wu Yuexian.

Before long, Wu Yuexian brought the food to the table.

“Eat more, you’ve been eating so poorly these past few days, your complexion isn’t good.”

Wu Yuexian’s voice was filled with heartache.

Wu Yuexian, just like before, wanted to pick up food for Li Zhiyan.

But she ultimately restrained herself; there was a distinction between men and women…

She had to eliminate all of Li Zhiyan’s inappropriate thoughts from the root.

Otherwise, this wrong path would only go further and further.

“Mm.”

Li Zhiyan ate his food, but occasionally stole glances at Wu Yuexian.

Now, his feelings towards Wu Yuexian were completely different.

He had entirely come to view Wu Yuexian as a woman.

Just like Ji Zhiting.

At first, he hadn’t thought of Xiao Ting as someone he could…

However, later, whenever he saw her…

He would recall some past incidents of pulling hair.

Now, he felt the same way about Wu Yuexian.

He lowered his head, afraid that Wu Yuexian would notice his gaze.

However, his eyes did not escape Wu Yuexian’s notice.

Wu Yuexian deliberately tried to avoid the topic, so the two ate their meal in silence.

“I’m going to take a shower; you should also take a shower soon, it’s so hot during the day.”

“If you don’t shower, it’ll be cold tonight.”

Autumn weather was just like that.

Both day and night were a bit unbearable.

“I understand…”

…

After showering.

Li Zhiyan, as before, ran to Wu Yuexian’s room.

And just as he was about to push the door open, like before…

He found that…

The door was locked from the inside. Li Zhiyan knocked on the door.

“Wu Yuexian.”

After a while, Wu Yuexian finally opened the door.

She was wrapped tightly in her bathrobe.

“Come in.”

Wu Yuexian didn’t want Li Zhiyan to come to her bedroom again.

But after thinking about it, that would be too cruel to Li Zhiyan.

So, she set up the rule that he must knock.

“Mm…”

“Let’s go sit on the sofa and look at the night view.”

Normally, when he came to Wu Yuexian’s room…

He would always sit with her on the sofa and look at the night view.

Wu Yuexian followed Li Zhiyan and sat down on the sofa, her mind constantly replaying the incident where Li Zhiyan had ambushed her.

If she had been harsher with him…

Perhaps that incident wouldn’t have happened?

“Li Yuexian…”

Li Zhiyan really wanted to lean on Wu Yuexian, like he used to.

But now he truly didn’t dare…

Although Wu Yuexian did seem fine now…

If he were to have any physical contact with her, she would definitely explode instantly and beat his head in.

Li Zhiyan truly didn’t dare to imagine such a scene…

Wu Yuexian didn’t say anything. After a long while…

She corrected him in her Sichuan and Chongqing-accented Mandarin: “Li Yuexian my foot, it’s Wu Yuexian.”

Afterwards, the two started chatting.

“Xiao Yan, how’s your relationship with Xiao Ting now?”

She inquired, wanting to know Li Zhiyan’s current relationship status.

“Mm, it’s very good.”

Li Zhiyan also couldn’t let go of Xiao Ting.

Their relationship had actually reached a very deep level now.

“That’s good…”

“Actually, having a sincere relationship in this life is a very difficult thing.”

“So you must cherish Xiao Ting, and live a good life with her, understand?”

“Although Uncle and Auntie are more traditional and might not be able to accept you and Xiao Ting being together…”

“But I will definitely help you persuade them.”

Li Zhiyan knew that Wu Yuexian was hinting at him.

She wanted him to be devoted to Ji Zhiting.

“But… I’m a scumbag, and I also want to be with other people.”

Wu Yuexian angrily raised her hand, wanting to hit Li Zhiyan.

But she quickly stopped herself; the situation was not like before.

She couldn’t just casually pin Li Zhiyan down and suppress him.

“What kind of twisted logic is this?”

“Relationships require single-mindedness. Look at what you’re thinking.”

Li Zhiyan leaned back on the sofa.

“Actually, you should be able to understand how painful it is to lose someone when you love them deeply enough.”

“There are many choices in life, but right now, I don’t want to make multiple-choice decisions.”

Wu Yuexian knew that Li Zhiyan’s situation was indeed different from before.

With his capabilities, even finding two more wouldn’t be a problem.

“Nonsense…”

“Don’t have such thoughts.”

Wu Yuexian recalled how she felt after breaking up with Li Zhiyan for a few days.

At that time, she truly felt a heartache.

Although sad, what would it be like if she never saw Li Zhiyan again for the rest of her life?

Wu Yuexian dared not imagine such a scene.

“That’s just how things are now…”

“Anyway, if there’s a girl who likes me and is willing to be with me secretly…”

“As long as we can be together, other things aren’t that important.”

“After all, a person’s life is truly too short.”

“If you don’t seize the good times, perhaps you’ll regret it when you’re old.”

Li Zhiyan looked at Wu Yuexian’s pretty face.

He also saw her tightly wrapped beautiful legs.

He always felt like something was missing.

It was a pity he couldn’t see Wu Yuexian’s fair legs.

Although not as long as Ji Zhiting’s beautiful legs, who was 173 cm tall…

They weren’t far off, and Wu Yuexian’s legs were very fair.

Recently, Hu Mengke had hinted at such intentions in her chats with him.

Wu Yuexian’s heart rate quickened slightly upon hearing this.

Being secretly with Li Zhiyan, never letting anyone know for a lifetime?

Could this truly be possible?

After starting to view Li Zhiyan as a potential…

Man, Wu Yuexian’s heart couldn’t help but generate some rebellious thoughts.

These thoughts were inexplicably…

Exciting.

“Don’t talk nonsense. Alright, you should go back.”

“It’s very late, and men and women should keep their distance.”

Although Li Zhiyan didn’t want to leave…

Their relationship with Wu Yuexian had just been repaired, so it was better to be cautious.

He didn’t want to anger her.

For the next few days, Li Zhiyan stayed in the penthouse, waiting for Wu Yuexian to get off work.

And their interactions also became slightly closer.

However, Li Zhiyan still felt constrained and unable to get close.

Wu Yuexian was very wary of him.

On the fourth day…

Li Ma, Auntie Liu, called Wu Yuexian.

“Xianxian, is Xiao Yan still in Wan City?”

Hearing Auntie Liu’s voice, Wu Yuexian’s voice also became particularly obedient.

In her heart, that courtyard house was her true home.

Although she hadn’t entered Li Zhiyan’s household registration and had never called Auntie Liu “Mom” once…

In her heart, Auntie Liu played that role.

“Auntie, Xiao Yan is here.”

“I’ll be off work soon.”

Auntie Liu continued, “Mm.”

“Auntie was just asking. Since he’s in Wan City…”

“Please take the afternoon off and bring Xiao Yan home.”

“Auntie got a promotion, and tonight, many colleagues and friends are gathering.”

Wu Yuexian was very happy.

“Really, Auntie?”

“Congratulations! You’re in the system now; we’ll have to call you ‘leader’ from now on.”

Auntie Liu also chuckled.

“Indeed. Your uncle feels very awkward lately; he has a strong male chauvinist attitude, and now that I’ve surpassed him, he often feels indignant. But he’s my subordinate now.”

The two chatted, and Wu Yuexian felt very happy.

After hanging up the phone, Wu Yuexian found her supervisor and asked for a leave of absence.

The supervisor now knew that Wu Yuexian’s backer was Mr. Li.

The boss had said that he absolutely couldn’t afford to offend Mr. Li.

Naturally, he couldn’t refuse a small matter like taking a leave.

…

At noon, after Wu Yuexian arrived home with fresh vegetables, she said, “Let’s go home this afternoon.”

“Auntie got a promotion, so let’s celebrate properly tonight. There will be quite a few people, so you should tidy yourself up well, don’t embarrass Uncle and Auntie.”

“Shave your beard clean, understand?”

Li Zhiyan felt that when Wu Yuexian mentioned going home, she seemed to return to her original self.

She had once said that home was the warmest and happiest place in her life.

Whenever she mentioned going home, a warm smile always appeared on Wu Yuexian’s pretty face.

“I understand. Or maybe you should say I’m not their biological child, and you are.”

“They tell you this kind of news before they tell me.”

“You really are Mom and Dad’s treasure.”

“Then I’ll just sit here and wait for dinner.”

Looking at Wu Yuexian's tightly wrapped legs, Li Zhiyan felt troubled.

It had been several days, and she seemed to have completely adapted to this way of getting along.

But Li Zhiyan didn't want this at all...

These days were too hard for him to bear.

After lunch, the two went to the underground garage.

"Let's take this car."

Li Zhiyan pointed at the G-Wagon and said.

Chao Lake was really not far from Wan City, so driving was completely effortless.

"Hmm..."

"Also let Uncle and Auntie know that you're rich now, otherwise, if they find out later that you have a luxury house in Magic City and a rolls-royce, they'll probably be scared silly."

Wu Yuexian remembered when she first went to Magic City.

She also couldn't believe what she saw.

The Li Zhiyan she knew so well suddenly had hundreds of millions...

Who could believe that?

"Then, sit tight, I'll drive."

...

After the G-Wagon appeared in Chao Lake, its head-turning rate was quite high.

When Li Zhiyan brought Wu Yuexian home, he saw many people at the doorstep.

Because it was an old courtyard, parking was very convenient.

Li Yunping came out to greet them; some leaders had really come today.

Seeing the G-Wagon that had just arrived, he felt a bit strange.

Who would be so high-profile...

After the driver got out, he was also a bit stunned.

This person was actually his son?

"Xiao Yan, is this car yours?"

Li Yunping was clearly a bit incredulous; he suddenly remembered the card Li Zhiyan had given him.

He had casually put it in a drawer and never looked at it.

"Yeah... Dad, didn't I say I started a company and made some money?"

After Li Zhiyan returned, the guests in the courtyard also came out.

Li Zhiyan knew many of these people.

But now his mother had become their leader.

"Director Liu, is this Xiao Yan? He's grown so big! He's even driving a G-Wagon now, he's really made something of himself."

"This is that, Wu Yuexian, right? She's grown so big, truly beautiful. Has she found a husband yet?"

Wu Yuexian felt a bit awkward...

But she still smiled and said, "Auntie, I just graduated a few years ago, and I don't want to find a boyfriend yet..."

For some reason, Wu Yuexian remembered what Li Zhiyan had told her.

Those words that Wu Yuexian found so unconventional.

"You're so pretty, Auntie can introduce you to someone."

"My son is actually very good; his business is doing very well now."

Li Zhiyan interrupted her.

"Auntie, no thank you."

"She really doesn't want to find a boyfriend, and if she does, the conditions would at least have to be better than mine, right?"

The woman was a bit awkward; Li Zhiyan was so young and already driving a car worth over two million.

And he had a house in Magic City.

Being richer than him, that was too difficult...

After all, they were just grassroots, and their descendants were just average.

"Xiao Yan, is your daughter-in-law back? Your mother-in-law got a promotion this time, so the daughter-in-law can't be absent."

Wu Yuexian stood in front of Li Zhiyan and replied, "Auntie, Ting Ting is very busy right now, so she doesn't have time to come."

Then, she ran towards Auntie Liu.

Seeing Auntie Liu, who had some gray hairs, she gently hugged Auntie Liu.

"Auntie, congratulations on your promotion."

Wu Yuexian's voice carried genuine happiness.

"Babe..."

Auntie Liu stroked Wu Yuexian's long wavy hair, feeling very happy in her heart.

Although she didn't have a daughter, she had a Wu Yuexian.

She had always doted on her as if she were her own flesh and blood.

"Alright, everyone, let's go inside. It's quite hot out here."

After a group of people entered the house, they started discussing some departmental matters.

Li Zhiyan and Wu Yuexian were both dozing off, just like each other...

The two exchanged a glance.

Since childhood, whenever they faced such situations, they would secretly sneak out to play. When Father Li and Mother Li used to bring them to meetings.

They would listen at the door for only a short while before running off.

After leaving the house, the two walked towards Chao Lake.

Chao Lake wasn't very big, but the scenery was very nice.

The closer they got to Chao Lake, the cooler the temperature became.

In this weather, one could already wear a sweater at night.

"Their conversations are really boring, all about this policy and that guideline."

Li Zhiyan complained.

"Yeah, really, every time I listen, I want to sleep. Outside is so much better!"

Walking by the lake, everything here felt so familiar.

"Sister, do you still remember..."

"That time we secretly went fishing when we were little?"

Hearing Li Zhiyan mention fishing, Wu Yuexian also opened up.

"Of course I remember..."

"At that time, I said I wanted to eat fish."

"When Uncle and Auntie weren't home, you secretly took out the fishing gear."

"You dug some bait and went fishing by the lake, and surprisingly, you actually caught one."

"But that fish was too big; it almost pulled both of us into the lake."

"When Auntie arrived, she immediately grabbed you and gave you a good beating; I couldn't stop her."

As she spoke of past events, Wu Yuexian's tone became softer and softer.

After all, she could never truly let go of Li Zhiyan.

"Still bringing that up..."

"How many beatings have I taken for you? Not only at home, but I was also beaten by a wild kid."

Speaking of that incident, Li Zhiyan still felt a bit of a sting on his face.

"Yes... those guys were really bad; they wanted to snatch my kite."

Both of them recalled many past events in their minds.

"But, he really couldn't beat me... I wasn't serious!"

Wu Yuexian remembered that incident, and she still felt that she could never forget it.

Auntie Liu had bought Wu Yuexian a very beautiful kite in the spring.

She took Li Zhiyan out to fly kites...

That day, a wild kid, a head taller than Li Zhiyan, asked Wu Yuexian for her kite.

When Wu Yuexian refused, he started threatening and insulting Wu Yuexian with words.

And he intended to grab the kite with his hands.

Wu Yuexian, who was still a child at the time, was scared stiff.

Li Zhiyan immediately went up and wrestled with him.

Wu Yuexian stood there, crying and watching Li Zhiyan fight him.

Under the disparity in height and weight, Li Zhiyan was truly given a severe beating.

Finally, after Li Zhiyan grabbed a brick.

He slammed it hard onto his body, which finally scared the wild kid away.

But Li Zhiyan also had to stay in the hospital for a few days to recover.

Wu Yuexian would forever remember that thin figure who fearlessly stood in front of her to protect her.

And it was from that day on that Wu Yuexian completely regarded this place as her home.

For many years, she also hated her own cowardice at that time.

If she could have helped Li Zhiyan, he definitely wouldn't have been beaten so badly.

"You're just being stubborn..."

"You're just being stubborn..."

"You were beaten so badly back then."

As she spoke, tears almost welled up in Wu Yuexian's eyes again.

That incident would truly make her heart ache for a lifetime.

Seeing his sister about to cry, Li Zhiyan quickly changed the subject.

"Do you still remember when our cousin came to our house to play, and we played 'family'?"

"You played the mom."

Wu Yuexian remembered that time.

But she couldn't remember it clearly, and hearing Li Zhiyan say this, she subconsciously wanted to stop the topic.

"Cousin played the dad."

"I played the dog."

Instantly, the memory became clear.

Wu Yuexian covered her mouth and laughed so hard she was bent over, many things from childhood were truly hilarious.

The two walked by the lake, Wu Yuexian laughing heartily.

Since the incident in Magic City, she hadn't laughed like this in a long time.

After a while, the two stopped by the lake.

"Sister, let's make up."

Wu Yuexian glanced at Li Zhiyan.

"Haven't we already made up? I've already moved to Rose Garden."

Li Zhiyan shook his head.

"What I mean... is truly making up. I want to truly make up with you."

"Can you understand what I mean?"

"I don't want to see you dressed so tightly every day. Although you still live in Rose Garden, the real distance between us is so far."

"You know, I really can't be without you."

"I don't like how things are now..."

"You're so distant from me, and I'm very sad."

Childhood memories flashed one by one in Wu Yuexian's mind.

Looking at Li Zhiyan, whose eyes were filled with sadness, her heart completely softened.

He, in fact, had always been that Li Zhiyan who protected her like a mad dog, standing in front of her...

"I understand..."

"I'll change into a dress when we get back."

"From now on, you can come to my room, but no overly intimate actions."

"You have to completely forget about that incident."

"Let's just pretend nothing happened, and you need to treat Xiao Ting well."

Li Zhiyan tentatively reached out his hand, wanting to hold Wu Yuexian's hand.

Wu Yuexian instinctively recoiled a bit, but in the end, she still took Li Zhiyan's hand.

"Babe, do you understand everything I've said?"

After holding Li Zhiyan's hand.

Wu Yuexian's mind kept replaying the fragmented memories of that day.

Such a terrifying memory...

Her pretty face was a bit flushed, but Wu Yuexian controlled herself.

"I understand, let's just pretend nothing happened and go back to how it was before."

Although Li Zhiyan said that, he didn't intend to do so in his heart.

Although, using Wu Yuexian's feelings for him to slowly make her accept him seemed a bit shameless.

But compared to being a scumbag, Li Zhiyan completely didn't want to feel heartache.

Missing Wu Yuexian, his heart would ache terribly.

...

After finishing dinner.

Father Li and Mother Li went to bed early.

And Li Zhiyan, who lived on the second floor, became restless.

After seeing the lights off downstairs, he went to Wu Yuexian's door and secretly opened it.

At this moment, Wu Yuexian had already changed into a dress and a short-sleeved T-shirt.

Her well-proportioned figure made Li Zhiyan feel a bit hot.

"Babe, come sit down."

Wu Yuexian had already decided to forget, but seeing Li Zhiyan come over.

She always felt some kind of instinctive reaction.

This made her feel very guilty.

"I'm going back to Magic City tomorrow."

Hearing that Li Zhiyan was returning to Magic City, Wu Yuexian felt reluctant again.

"You're going back?"

"Yeah, Zhao Manman's birthday."

Wu Yuexian also expressed understanding...

Zhao Manman was indeed very good to Li Zhiyan.

For her birthday, Li Zhiyan should rush back.

"Alright, Babe, you should go back to sleep first..."

"You still have to go back to Wan City tomorrow."

Returning to his room, Li Zhiyan went back to the past again.

After arriving at the internet cafe, he sent a message to Xiao Li as usual.

After Xiao Li arrived, he bought two bottles of water, opened a temporary card, and sat down.

"Brother Li, you're here."

"Yeah... This time, let's expand the assets again. I found another futures contract that can probably earn over 200 million."

Hearing this, Xiao Li was very excited.

This was a very, very terrifying return.

"Two hundred million? If this continues, it won't be long before I become a billionaire."

After Li Zhiyan told Xiao Li how to operate.

He didn't hesitate at all to add leverage, waiting for the market to arrive.

"Let's play some games."

"School's starting soon for me. Next time you look for me, just come to Magic City."

Li Zhiyan and Xiao Li logged into the game.

He asked, "You've been at home for so long, unable to spend freely, are you suffocating?"

Xiao Li also felt a bit miserable.

“It’s fine. It’s over. After school starts, I’ll buy a few luxury homes in Magic City. Anyway, they’re all things that will appreciate in value, so buying them is a huge profit.”

“Then I’ll buy a few sports cars first.”

Li Zhiyan understood himself very well. At this age, who wouldn’t want to live such a life?

“Alright.”

“As long as you don’t get involved with gambling or drugs, it’s fine.”

Xiao Li promised, “Don’t you understand me? I’ve always been irreconcilably opposed to gambling and drugs!”

“Don’t worry about that. With the current situation, I can already live a very comfortable life.”

After playing games for a while…

The two of them started working on networking again.

Before Li Zhiyan returned to the real world…

The futures market began, and the returns were quite astonishing.

This made Li Zhiyan feel very excited.

…

The next day, after Li Zhiyan drove Wu Yuexian all the way back to Wan City’s high-speed rail station.

The two parted ways at the high-speed rail station.

“I’m leaving now, Li Yuexian.”

“Alright… Babe, take your time. Also, you blockhead, can you please stop calling me Li Yuexian? If you call me that again, I’ll really smash your dog head, you idiot.”

After Li Zhiyan gently embraced Wu Yuexian.

He turned and walked into the high-speed rail station.

After Li Zhiyan left, Wu Yuexian’s face instantly turned red.

He had no other thoughts, it was truly just instinct, pure instinct…

Wu Yuexian kept thinking to herself.

After getting on the high-speed rail.

Li Zhiyan made a video call to Zhao Manman.

He was also thinking at this moment.

What gift should he prepare for Zhao Manman?

“Mom, guess where I am?”

Zhao Manman looked at Li Zhiyan’s video background, her voice filled with surprise.

“Son, are you on the high-speed rail? Are you coming back?”

She had been thinking about Li Zhiyan returning recently.

However, seeing Li Zhiyan on the high-speed rail now, she couldn’t help but feel very surprised.

“Mm… Mom, of course.”

“You even came specifically for my birthday, so for your birthday, I will naturally put my heart into it.”

Li Zhiyan was a very filial person.

To Zhao Manman, he was naturally the same now.

“Alright then, Mom will wait for you to come back here. You can still make it for lunch.”

Looking at Li Zhiyan’s handsome face.

Zhao Manman felt very happy.

“Mm, okay, Xiao Yan, Mom is going to cook for you.”

“I won’t chat with you for now.”

After not seeing her son for so many days, Zhao Manman truly missed Li Zhiyan.

After all, what mother doesn’t miss her child?

With Li Zhiyan coming back, she could immediately enjoy the mother-son bond.

She was in a very good mood.

After she tied on her apron, Yang Xintao’s call came in.

She hadn’t called Yang Xintao in a long time.

She had only chatted about Magic City on WeChat before.

She had forgotten about Yang Xintao’s new partner.

“Xiao Yang, you haven’t called me in so long, are you alright?”

Xiao Yang’s voice was very happy.

“Mm… Sister Zhao, I’m fine, don’t worry.”

“The divorce certificate has been issued now, and I’ve received a portion of the money.”

“I plan to live in Magic City.”

“I’ve been in great spirits recently, if you don’t believe me, take a look.”

Yang Xintao sent some photos to Zhao Manman on WeChat.

After Zhao Manman opened them.

Yang Xintao indeed looked radiant now, with a rosy glow on her face.

She, who used to dress conservatively, was now even wearing black stockings.

“You’re even starting to wear black stockings now.”

Zhao Manman also liked to wear black stockings, but only she herself knew how conservative she truly was.

“My young husband likes this.”

“He said that when playing games and clearing dungeons together, he likes to look at black stockings.”

“That way, he has more energy when clearing dungeons.”

Zhao Manman could understand Yang Xintao’s words.

Although she hadn’t played online games in nineteen years, she could roughly understand some of it.

“Mm…”

“As for your situation, as long as you’re happy, that’s good. Your current state is truly too good, but like this, there’s no future, right? His family won’t agree to you either.”

Yang Xintao said mysteriously, “Don’t say that, this matter really does have a future.”

“My name is Song Yu now, and I’m younger too.”

Yang Xintao sent a picture to Zhao Manman.

Instantly, Zhao Manman’s heart was shocked…

Like this…

It’s possible, it seems truly possible to hide the truth from him.

Then go home with him to meet his parents.

Yang Xintao is truly a person with ideas, intelligent, and flexible.

Then, is it possible that many impossible things can be achieved…

“Anyway, I’m living very happily now.”

“Life is short, I think people should find someone they like.”

“And fully experience a fulfilling life.”

She emphasized some words in her tone.

Making Zhao Manman understand a lot as well.

“Sister Zhao, you’re so beautiful, and you’re still single. I think you can totally find a young ‘milk dog’.”

“Otherwise, staying alone in an empty room, how uncomfortable would that be?”

“Isn’t that right?”

Zhao Manman didn’t take the bait.

“What are you talking about…?”

“I don’t want to find a partner. I have three children, unlike you who haven’t had any for so many years.”

“In the future, I’ll just live a good life with my three children.”

“I won’t take away their love anymore.”

“As for some things, it actually doesn’t matter. Haven’t I gotten through all these years?”

When Zhao Manman thought of her children, a warmth surged through her heart.

Now, the meaning of her life was them.

And she truly couldn’t be with anyone else.

Some things she would keep buried in her heart for a lifetime.

“Alright, let’s not talk about this, Sister Zhao.”

“I think you’ll definitely figure it out.”

“Let’s talk about something interesting. I’m coming to Magic City to start a company.”

“Aren’t you in Magic City now too?”

“We can have some business cooperation in the future.”

“And, I’ve checked your son’s big company, its business is very extensive. If there’s a chance in the future, you must help me get an introduction.”

Zhao Manman didn’t decline.

“No problem.”

“However, for cooperation matters, it still has to be decided by our baby.”

“I can’t promise anything.”

She didn’t take on too much responsibility at all.

Fearing that it would cause trouble for Li Zhiyan, which would be bad.

“Okay, an introduction is enough. You call him ‘baby’ so affectionately. I really envy you for having such a capable and good son.”

“If I had a son like that, I really wouldn’t have to worry about the rest of my life.”

Zhao Manman clearly felt it.

Yang Xintao was truly very envious of her.

“You can envy, but you can’t get it.”

“Xiao Yan is indeed a very capable child.”

“To build such a large company in such a short time, and also buy a large flat in Magic City, to be honest, many times I also feel like it’s a dream.”

“People say that ten years of hard study cannot compare to three generations of business.”

“But now, Xiao Yan’s achievements, many businessmen can’t catch up even after hundreds of years.”

Zhao Manman didn’t know how much property Li Zhiyan actually had now.

But she was very clear about one thing.

Li Zhiyan’s strength was definitely very strong.

“He is indeed very capable…”

“What I envy even more is that your relationship with Xiao Yan is so good, truly much better than ordinary mother-son relationships.”

“Not a son, but better than a son!”

“In the future, you will definitely live a very happy life.”

Zhao Manman felt very warm in her heart.

What Yang Xintao said was true. Although Li Zhiyan and Meng Ting divorced.

He had always treated her as a mother and never changed how he addressed her.

He had always called her ‘Mom’.

Every time Zhao Manman thought of this point, she felt incredibly touched in her heart.

Li Zhiyan was truly a person who valued loyalty.

No one else could compare to him in this regard.

“Yes… feelings are always a two-way street.”

“To be honest, do you think Xiao Yan is handsome?”

Zhao Manman said somewhat gently, “Of course my son looks handsome to me, why do you ask?”

Yang Xintao smiled.

“Nothing… I have to go find my husband to play games.”

“I really can’t wait.”

Putting down her phone, Zhao Manman felt helpless.

…

Old Sun had been waiting at the high-speed rail station early.

Sitting in the rolls-royce, Li Zhiyan returned to the underground garage of his Magic City community.

Ji Zhiting had already been waiting for him there for a long time.

“Baby, you’re back.”

At this moment, Ji Zhiting really wanted to hug Li Zhiyan properly, but there were cameras everywhere here, so it was clearly not suitable.

It was better to find an opportunity after they returned home.

“Let’s go up first. What gift did you prepare for Mom’s birthday?”

Ji Zhiting thought for a moment and said, “I prepared one… I knitted a scarf. I just learned how. You know that my meager savings can’t buy anything for Mom.”

“What about you?”

Li Zhiyan pinched Ji Zhiting’s pretty face.

“Not yet. I don’t know what to buy right now… Today, I’ll think about it carefully. A birthday only comes once a year.”

“So, I still need to prepare seriously.”

Upon returning home, hearing the sound of the door opening.

Zhao Manman also came to greet them. Although she was wearing an apron, she truly missed her children.

“You’re back.”

Looking at Li Zhiyan’s face, Zhao Manman said gently. She was truly touched by Li Zhiyan’s return.

Ji Zhiting went up and hugged Zhao Manman.

“I missed you, Mom!”

Zhao Manman patted Ji Zhiting’s back.

“Alright, alright, how old are you already…?”

Li Zhiyan passed by and also gently hugged Zhao Manman.

The contact with her children made her feel very happy.

“Alright, you two go wash your hands. In a bit.”

“We can eat.”

After Li Zhiyan and Ting Bao changed into their slippers, they walked towards the bathroom together.

Meanwhile, Zhao Manman continued to go back and cook.

In the bathroom, in such a confined space.

Ji Zhiting and Li Zhiyan both understood each other tacitly.

He hugged Ji Zhiting’s waist very tightly.

The feeling was as if he wanted to melt Ji Zhiting.

Ji Zhiting also wrapped her arms around Li Zhiyan.

“Baby, I missed you so much. You haven’t been back for so long.”

Li Zhiyan ruffled Ji Zhiting’s hair.

He felt that he still needed to check if her hair quality had changed recently.

“I missed you too.”

Li Zhiyan whispered in Ji Zhiting’s ear, the girl’s body scent continuously made his senses clearer and clearer.

Ji Zhiting’s pretty face began to feel a little hot.

She hadn’t been with Li Zhiyan for a long time.

Many memories could now be picked up again.