87: Love between 19 years apart, unacceptable to the world

Chapter 87: A 19-Year Age Gap Love, Unacceptable to Society

Zhao Manman felt very happy in her heart.

The unhappiness she felt back in Zhejiang was long gone...

In Li Zhiyan's house, no matter what she did, she felt so happy.

A long-lost warmth enveloped her.

It made her feel very happy in her heart.

After finishing the meal, Zhao Manman brought the dishes to the dining table and only then realized that Li Zhiyan and Ji Zhiting had not yet come out of the bathroom.

"Xiao Yan, Xiao Ting, come out and eat."

Hearing Zhao Manman's call, Li Zhiyan and Ji Zhiting hurriedly stopped what they were doing.

Both of them could no longer control natural urges.

If Zhao Manman hadn't called them to eat, then it's hard to say what would have happened next.

After coming out, the two sat down at the dining table.

Ji Zhiting's pretty face was a little red...

"Xiao Ting, why is your face a little red?"

Zhao Manman seemed to have sensed something.

"It's nothing, Mom..."

"I just feel too hot."

"Let's eat first, I still have to go to school for class later."

Ji Zhiting knew very well that if she wanted to verify her hair quality issue, she would have to wait until evening.

When school was over, she would change her hair to a high ponytail before going home.

"Mm, you like this, eat more."

Zhao Manman served dishes to Ji Zhiting and Li Zhiyan.

While eating, Ji Mengting's call came in.

"Hello, Da Ting Bao."

While eating, Zhao Manman placed her phone on the table and turned on the speakerphone.

"Mom, your birthday is coming up, and I'm wondering what gift to give you."

"This time, I can see Li Zhiyan again."

Listening to Ji Mengting's words, Ji Zhiting's expression was a little off.

Every time she thought of her sister, she felt a little guilty.

Although Li Zhiyan was with her after divorcing Ji Mengting, Ji Zhiting always felt a sense of guilt in her heart.

"Sister, we're on speakerphone."

Hearing this voice, Ji Mengting asked somewhat awkwardly, "Li Zhiyan, are you there too?"

"Mm."

Li Zhiyan responded, even though he had divorced Ji Mengting.

However, he was now Ting Bao's boyfriend.

And his mother-son relationship with Zhao Manman had not changed at all.

He would inevitably deal with Ji Mengting in the future, and no matter what, their feelings were still there.

"Mom's birthday is coming, so let's meet tomorrow."

Zhao Manman said gently, "Mom doesn't want any gifts, as long as you three children can be by my side, Mom will be very happy."

Ji Mengting listened to their conversation.

Suddenly, she felt like an outsider, and a hint of displeasure appeared on her pretty face...

Li Zhiyan knew Ting Bao, that littlevinegar jar (vinegar jar, meaning someone who is easily jealous), very well.

After lunch, Ji Zhiting returned to her room.

After a while, Li Zhiyan followed, and Zhao Manman didn't find it strange.

After all, their relationship had always been so good.

And Ting Bao still often called Li Zhiyan 'baby'.

As her mother, she felt quite helpless.

Anyway, it wasn't a bad thing...

...

Upon entering the room, Li Zhiyan saw Ting Bao sitting on the bed, hugging her legs and sulking with her head down.

"Are you angry?"

Ji Zhiting turned her head away, not wanting to talk to Li Zhiyan...

"Alright, Ting Bao, what's there to be jealous about?"

Li Zhiyan kissed Ji Zhiting on the forehead.

Ji Zhiting then lowered her head and said, "Are you still thinking about my sister?"

"You were so enthusiastic towards her just now."

Li Zhiyan didn't speak, but simply kissed Ji Zhiting gently.

Although Ji Zhiting was angry, she still responded to Li Zhiyan.

She truly couldn't resist such things.

After they separated, her face was already flushed with shyness.

Li Zhiyan then began to explain.

"Then what can I do? Drive her away?"

"After all, her blood relationship with Mom cannot be severed."

"And now that we are together, are we never going to see your sister again?"

Ji Zhiting said softly, "I know..."

"I won't be jealous about this anymore."

"But being friends is fine, no grabbing hair."

"Only grab my hair."

She knew very well that some things, if they had never started, might never happen.

But if there had been some experiences, when two people got together, it was easy for them to naturally re-occur.

She really couldn't imagine the scene of Li Zhiyan and Ji Mengting playing ranked games together.

"Okay..."

Li Zhiyan hugged Ji Zhiting.

Ji Zhiting was a little flustered.

"I still have class later..."

"It's fine, there's still plenty of time."

Ji Zhiting checked the time and didn't resist anymore.

...

After everything was over, Li Zhiyan and Ji Zhiting left the room.

At this time, Zhao Manman seemed to have gone for her afternoon nap.

The Ferrari keys were still on the coffee table.

"There's still time, I'll take you to school."

Hearing that Li Zhiyan would take her to school, Ji Zhiting was also very happy.

She followed Li Zhiyan out the door.

Along the way, the blush on her face looked very charming, making Li Zhiyan feel very moved.

If it weren't for the lack of time, he would have wanted to continue...

After dropping Ji Zhiting off at Cai University, Li Zhiyan knew that his main time today should be spent accompanying Zhao Manman.

When elders celebrate their birthday, as a junior, one must be thoughtful.

Only then could he repay Zhao Manman's love for him.

...

Driving back home, Li Zhiyan opened the door and saw Zhao Manman sitting on the sofa wearing black stockings.

She looked well.

Zhao Manman during that period truly made Li Zhiyan feel heartbroken.

"Mom, I'll accompany you this afternoon."

Zhao Manman nodded.

"By the way, is Xiao Ting practicing yoga recently?"

"I seem to faintly hear some sounds."

Zhao Manman asked, and Li Zhiyan affirmed.

"Mm... practicing yoga, bending backward. Mom, how's your house hunting going?"

Li Zhiyan's question made Zhao Manman feel a bit of a headache.

"Houses, I have indeed looked at some recently, but I'm a bit indecisive."

"How about you accompany Mom to take a look later?"

Li Zhiyan naturally didn't decline.

"Alright, I'll go with you to take a look, I don't have anything else to do anyway."

Li Zhiyan didn't plan to go to the company these two days.

"Alright, let's go, the weather isn't hot today either."

The weather was already very cool.

It was a good day for going out.

In the elevator, smelling the fragrant scent, Li Zhiyan also felt in a good mood.

"Oh, Xiao Yan, Mom wants to tell you something, do you still remember Yang Aunt?"

Recently, Li Zhiyan indeed hadn't paid attention to Yang Xintao's gossip.

However, hearing Zhao Manman talk about this now, Li Zhiyan also became interested...

"You told me about this before, I remember it very clearly."

"Yang Xintao found a boyfriend, and you always thought she was unreliable."

Zhao Manman also found it amusing to talk about this.

"But, do you know..."

"They are really together now, and they've come to live in Magic City."

"She wants Mom to introduce her to you."

"Your company is doing very well, and she wants to cooperate with you on some business."

"But Mom didn't promise her anything, just told her to talk to you directly."

Li Zhiyan didn't refuse either.

"It just so happens that you're free today, why don't you call her out for a chat?"

"Of course, I have to give your friend some face."

"I know you basically don't have many friends."

These words made Zhao Manman feel a surge of warmth in her heart.

In Li Zhiyan's heart, she was indeed placed in a special and important position.

He even valued her friends so much.

Of course, Li Zhiyan wasn't just planning to meet her because she was his mother's friend.

He was also a bit curious.

Could this relationship, spanning sixteen years, continue stably?

After all, some great results are only obtained through countless experiments.

Li Zhiyan was very curious about their future development...

"Then Mom will give her a call, just when we go to see the house this afternoon."

"We can have a good chat with her and look at the house together."

Subsequently, Zhao Manman dialed Yang Xintao's number.

At this moment, Yang Xintao clearly looked very tired, as if she had just finished exercising.

"Xiao Yang, come out for a bit later, I'll introduce you to my son."

"If you want to have any business cooperation, you can talk to him directly."

Yang Xintao was very surprised.

She hadn't expected things to go so smoothly.

"Oh, Sister Zhao, you really have a lot of influence..."

"If it weren't for you, my small company would really be far behind Mr. Li."

"There would be no chance for cooperation."

What Yang Xintao said was completely true.

She didn't get much money from her divorce.

Unlike Zhao Manman, who practically got all the assets when she divorced.

Compared to Zhao Manman, she was truly poor.

Her current house in Magic City was also rented.

She not only didn't meet the conditions for buying a house, but she also didn't have enough money.

The reason Zhao Manman could consider buying a house was mainly because she had started paying social security when Ji Mengting was in college, planning to buy a house for Ji Mengting later.

However, because Li Zhiyan's parents had also sold their house a long time ago, the social security contributions weren't used.

Unexpectedly, by a strange twist of fate, she was now going to settle down in Magic City again.

"Okay, then we'll see you later."

Zhao Manman and Yang Xintao agreed on a location.

Upon reaching the underground garage, Li Zhiyan and Zhao Manman got into the rolls-royce together and headed towards the agreed location.

Before long, Li Zhiyan saw Yang Xintao.

Although Yang Xintao was younger than Zhao Manman, she looked much older than Zhao Manman.

And her looks and figure were not on the same level, so Li Zhiyan only regarded Yang Xintao as an elder.

"Yang Aunt."

Getting out of the car, Li Zhiyan greeted Yang Xintao.

The two had actually met before, but they weren't familiar at all and hadn't spoken.

He had only seen Zhao Manman and Yang Xintao chatting at the time.

"This must be Xiao Yan, still so handsome, but now he's a big boss."

Yang Xintao carefully sized up Li Zhiyan, but then saw Zhao Manman look at her, and she withdrew her gaze.

Zhao Manman knew that this woman liked younger men, but her own son certainly wouldn't be interested in her.

Meng Ting was much prettier than Yang Xintao.

"Sister Zhao, you still have a lot of influence."

"However, CEO Li, I've changed my name now, don't call me Yang Aunt anymore."

"My name is Song Yu now."

"You can call me Song Aunt."

Li Zhiyan didn't know what Yang Xintao was doing.

"Why did you change your name?"

He was already very curious about this relationship with a 19-year age difference, so he had many questions now.

"I want to marry him, so I changed my name. From now on, don't call me aunt, just call me Song Jie."

Li Zhiyan also followed her wishes.

"Song Jie."

After calling her Song Jie, Yang Xintao also happily agreed.

The group got into the rolls-royce and headed towards a residential area Zhao Manman had looked at.

"Song Jie, what does marriage have to do with changing your name?"

Li Zhiyan sat in the passenger seat, while Zhao Manman and Yang Xintao sat in the back.

“Can’t you understand such a simple truth? My boyfriend and I have such a big age difference right now.”

“Our relationship will absolutely not be accepted by society.”

“Most people simply can’t accept something like this, right?”

Zhao Manman sat beside them, not speaking, but she wholeheartedly agreed.

Indeed, her good friend’s path was destined to be very difficult…

Society finds it hard to accept such things.

If it were her, she would firmly guard her thoughts.

She would never reveal this relationship.

No matter how much pain she felt inside.

She wouldn't make the same choice as Yang Xintao.

“So, I can only change my name and surname.”

“And narrow the age gap between me and him.”

“That way, we can get married smoothly.”

“We can be together smoothly, have children, and face far, far fewer issues.”

Li Zhiyan pondered; this woman truly lived up to her reputation as a businesswoman.

Her clever ideas were indeed plentiful.

If it were him, he wouldn't have been able to come up with such a thought.

“Not bad, Song Jie, you are really smart, using this method.”

“Some impossible relationships can then openly be together.”

“I truly admire your courage.”

“Finding a boyfriend so much younger and still being so unreservedly together, sometimes…”

“Love also requires a lot of courage to be together.”

“Otherwise, five thousand years of civilization wouldn’t have left behind so many legends of love stories.”

“Many people have paid a heavy price, even their lives, for the person they love.”

“Actually, I really admire these people.”

Li Zhiyan’s words resonated deeply with Yang Xintao.

To be with this boyfriend, she had truly endured too much societal pressure.

A love with a 19-year age difference, society really couldn't accept it.

Zhao Manman asked, “Xiao Yang, you’ve been having a tough time recently, haven’t you?”

“No, I should change how I address you now and call you Xiao Song.”

Yang Xintao shook her head.

“It is tough, indeed, because Sister Zhao, you know the power of societal judgment hurts me deeply.”

“But, as long as I can be with the person I love, that sweetness…”

“It can truly overshadow everything, Sister Zhao, I think you’ll understand this sooner or later.”

“Some things, you only know when you experience them firsthand.”

Yang Xintao looked at Zhao Manman.

There was some profound meaning in her eyes.

Then she looked at Li Zhiyan again; the young man, although he possessed extraordinary talent in business.

But he seemed a bit too naive.

He probably wouldn't understand these matters of the heart.

The house Zhao Manman chose was quite close to Li Zhiyan’s large flat.

This made it convenient for her to see her son and daughter in the future.

Before long, the two arrived at the complex Zhao Manman had previously viewed.

“Babe, there’s a house here that Mom looked at; you can come and take a look later.”

“See if you like the interior design style.”

Most houses nowadays come with renovations.

So, once you like it and buy it, you can move in immediately…

After the group arrived at the complex, the property management at the sales office quickly and enthusiastically welcomed Zhao Manman to view the house.

It was clear that a wealthy person like Zhao Manman could truly afford such a house.

Last time she came, she drove a Ferrari.

This time, she was in a rolls-royce.

After entering the house, Li Zhiyan looked at the 110-square-meter commercial apartment and felt very dissatisfied.

He felt it was not suitable for Zhao Manman.

Since Zhao Manman didn't have a house, he could give her one as a temporary place to stay.

And then move her in after he bought a real luxury mansion later.

The birthday gift was thus decided in Li Zhiyan's mind.

“Babe, what do you think of this house?”

Beside them, Yang Xintao was filled with envy.

What a wonderful house, with north-south transparency, but she simply didn't have the qualifications to buy a house in Magic City.

“This house is good, but it’s still missing something.”

After Li Zhiyan rejected this house, Zhao Manman immediately sentenced it to death in her heart.

Even her son said this house wasn’t good, so what was the point of her buying it…

So, it was better to stay away from this house.

“In that case, we won’t consider this house.”

After getting back into the rolls-royce.

Yang Xintao said with great admiration, “Xiao Yan, your position in your mom’s heart is very important.”

“Of course, Song Jie, after all, it’s a mother and son, how could it not be important?”

Hearing Li Zhiyan call her Song Jie, Yang Xintao was very happy.

Then she and Zhao Manman started chatting about some past business matters.

Li Zhiyan sat in the front, scrolling on his phone.

He had a message from Wu Yuexian.

Wu Yuexian: “Babe, make sure to do business well in Magic City, and eat less outside food, understand?”

Li Zhiyan: “I understand, big sister.”

Looking at Wu Yuexian, who had returned to her normal state with him.

Li Zhiyan’s heart also completely relaxed.

As long as Wu Yuexian could interact with him normally, then some of his ideas could gradually be worked on.

And finally fully implemented.

“How is that little girl Mengmeng…?”

At this moment, Li Zhiyan’s heart also began to ponder.

He wanted to know what Zhou Mengmeng’s situation was now…

He opened his chat history with Zhou Mengmeng, which had stopped many days ago.

She hadn't sent him any messages.

This made Li Zhiyan feel a little worried.

Indeed, he should go see her.

Then, he sent a message to Zhou Mengmeng.

“Mengmeng, how’s life at school recently?”

After sending it, he then put his phone in his pocket.

Listening to Zhao Manman and Yang Xintao talk.

“Actually, Sister Zhao, a relationship with a sixteen-year age difference isn’t as restrictive as you imagine.”

“On the contrary, it’s somewhat exciting…”

“I feel my heart race every day.”

This woman tended to say some things excessively when chatting.

Zhao Manman was very clear about this…

So she stopped Yang Xintao, who was about to speak.

“That…”

“Didn’t you want to talk to Xiao Yan about company cooperation? I think now is a good opportunity.”

“What do you want to cooperate on?”

“You can talk to him.”

Zhao Manman also considered Yang Xintao a friend, so this opportunity was given to her.

“Xiao Yan, Auntie still wants to ask you for some business cooperation.”

“The company just opened in Magic City, and it’s small.”

“Right now, even a small storm could make Auntie’s company go bankrupt.”

“Auntie has looked into some of your company’s business; if you could give Auntie some orders, Auntie would be grateful to you for a lifetime.”

Li Zhiyan knew that his business could be done by anyone.

So, he might as well give it to Yang Xintao.

Of course, he had no feelings for Yang Xintao.

He primarily wanted to observe more conveniently what the outcome of her relationship with such a large age difference would be.

After all…

Everyone has curiosity, and Li Zhiyan really wanted to watch this drama unfold.

Would this identity of Song Yu allow her to smoothly complete this relationship?

“Alright, I’ll definitely help you with things within my power.”

“By the way, Mom, has your company opened yet?”

“If there’s any trouble, I can help you.”

Li Zhiyan knew that Zhao Manman had plans to start a business after coming to Magic City.

It was just that he had been troubled by Wu Yuexian’s matter the past few days.

So he hadn't asked much…

“You don’t need to worry about those things so much; Mom will handle them well.”

Zhao Manman still wanted to maintain her cool, senior image in front of Li Zhiyan…

She hoped she could be Li Zhiyan’s support.

Just like before, he had some admiration for her in his heart.

After spending this time together, Zhao Manman increasingly felt that she wasn’t like an elder anymore.

In terms of career, she was simply not as outstanding as Li Zhiyan.

She really wanted to achieve something significant, to be able to become his reliance.

“Mm, Mom, I believe in you. You’ve always been the one I admire most in business.”

Zhao Manman looked at her son in front, and her beautiful eyes were filled with tenderness.

At this moment, Yang Xintao felt incredibly surprised.

As long as Li Zhiyan gave her this opportunity, her company wouldn't have to worry for a long time to come.

Her relationship could also be maintained very stably.

“Thank you, CEO Li, I really didn’t expect you to be willing to help me.”

“From now on, in this Magic City, I truly rely entirely on your care.”

After Li Zhiyan chatted with her for a few sentences, he lost interest in further conversation.

And Zhao Manman then took over the conversation.

…

In the time that followed, Li Zhiyan, Zhao Manman, and Yang Xintao also finished viewing those few houses.

After leaving the last house they had looked at.

Zhao Manman asked, “Babe, which of these houses do you think is most suitable for Mom?”

“If we’re talking about suitability, then it’s definitely the 140-square-meter one in Eaton Manor.”

“It would be especially spacious for you to live alone, and it has four bedrooms and one living room.”

“Even if all of us go there in the future, it won’t be crowded at all.”

“Mom, which one do you like the most?”

Hearing this, Zhao Manman felt a pang of heartache.

The asking price for this house was nearly twenty million.

It was truly a huge sum for her; she wasn't like Li Zhiyan, who could casually buy a luxury mansion worth over eighty million.

“Of course, Mom also likes this house, but its selling price is a bit too high.”

“Large units, compared to small units, are inherently priced much higher.”

Yang Xintao, standing nearby, said enviously, “Only someone with your family’s wealth, Sister Zhao, can even consider a house like that.”

“I don’t even dare to dream about it. If I bought that house, I really wouldn’t be able to live.”

“It’s good to be rich.”

Zhao Manman looked at Li Zhiyan, and she still steeled her heart.

“Since Babe likes this house, then Mom will buy it. It will also be convenient for you all to come here in the future…”

Li Zhiyan once again felt his importance in Zhao Manman’s heart.

She truly placed him in a very, very important position.

“However, Mom, I think we should still consider it. Oh, by the way, did you bring your ID card?”

“I want to take you to do something.”

Since he was going to give this house to Zhao Manman as a birthday gift.

Li Zhiyan definitely needed her ID card.

Yang Xintao, beside him, looked at Li Zhiyan.

And Zhao Manman took her ID card out of her forty-thousand-plus Prada bag.

“Xiao Yan, what do you want to do?”

“Mom will agree to anything, I trust you.”

Li Zhiyan took the ID card…

He looked at the birth date and age on it; tomorrow, his mom would be 43 years old.

A very special age…

This birthday, he had to make it unforgettable for her.

“Mm, Mom, I’ll keep your ID card for now and return it to you tomorrow.”

Zhao Manman didn't think much of it; since Li Zhiyan wanted her ID card, it must be for a reason.

“Ah, truly a deep bond between mother and son.”

Yang Xintao, deep down, had already said the word “envy” countless times.

After putting away Zhao Manman’s ID card.

Li Zhiyan checked his watch.

“It’s getting late today, let’s go home first. Xiao Ting will probably be back soon.”

Yang Xintao very consciously said goodbye and took a taxi home.

She had already troubled Li Zhiyan a lot today, and his willingness to cooperate with her company was the greatest help to her company.

“Mom, let’s go too.”

Zhao Manman, wearing Valentino, followed Li Zhiyan into the rolls-royce. After walking for so long, she was a bit tired.

This time, Li Zhiyan and Zhao Manman both sat in the back seat.

“Mom, I’ll give you a massage when we get home.”

Listening to Li Zhiyan’s filial words, Zhao Manman nodded.

At this moment, her mind was still constantly thinking about the future direction of Yang Xintao’s matter.

…

After arriving at the underground garage, Li Zhiyan came in front of Zhao Manman and squatted down.

“Mom, let me carry you. After walking for so long, your feet must be hurting.”

Zhao Manman lay on Li Zhiyan’s back, letting Li Zhiyan carry her home.

She was truly happy about her son’s filial piety.

After opening the door, Li Zhiyan saw someone who surprised him greatly.

Ji Mengting…

“Meng Ting, why are you here?”

Ji Mengting said apologetically, “I’m sorry, Xiao Yan, for coming to your house without your permission. I came this time to return your access card.”

“Mom gave me the access card before, and I forgot to return it later.”

Li Zhiyan put Zhao Manman down and began to change his slippers.

Looking at Li Zhiyan in front of her…

Ji Mengting felt a surge of nervousness in her heart. She didn’t have many opportunities to interact with Li Zhiyan.

She should seize every available opportunity to mend her relationship with him.

Only then could there be hope for remarriage.

“Mom will go make dinner for you two first. You two can chat for a bit.”

She knew very well that she should create opportunities for Li Zhiyan and Ji Mengting.

Ji Mengting had truly realized it now.

She couldn’t live without Li Zhiyan, so she wanted to pursue him now.

“Xiao Yan…”

Li Zhiyan sat down, and Ji Mengting followed suit, sitting beside him.

He didn’t dislike Ji Mengting in his heart.

It was just that some things couldn’t go back…

Even if he had some thoughts, he couldn’t openly act on them.

He could only wait for time to pass and slowly realize them.

“Oh, by the way, this is the key to the porsche 911 I bought for you last time. Please take it.”

“Although you have a Ferrari, a rolls-royce, and many other cars.”

“But this car is also a classic.”

“Over the years, I haven’t given you any decent gifts.”

Looking at the million-dollar watch on Li Zhiyan’s wrist.

Ji Mengting realized that Li Zhiyan didn’t think the gift was expensive.

It was about who gave it…

He generously accepted the gift from his mother, but he rejected the gift from her.

The difference between them was truly significant.

“Meng Ting, we’re divorced after all. It’s not appropriate for me to accept such a gift from you, and you also need money for your startup now.”

Li Zhiyan didn’t look at Ji Mengting much.

Once memories are stirred, it truly makes people sad.

Ji Mengting whispered, “Then consider it me pursuing you, okay?”

“You pursued me for so long back then, now it should be my turn to pursue you.”

Ji Mengting’s beautiful eyes were filled with anticipation. Looking at her black silk beautiful legs, she wished Li Zhiyan could appreciate them.

But now, he seemed to have completely lost all interest in her.

While Ji Mengting was still trying to speak, Ji Zhiting also returned.

“Sister, you’re here.”

At noon, Ji Zhiting was still jealous of Ji Mengting.

But later, she understood that no matter what.

Her sister would definitely remain connected to Li Zhiyan.

Although they were divorced, after she and Li Zhiyan got together.

They were destined to meet.

Anyway, as long as she kept an eye on her sister and prevented them from rekindling their old flames, it would be fine.

She intimately sat between Li Zhiyan and Ji Mengting.

Blocking Ji Mengting’s attempt to get closer to Li Zhiyan.

This made Ji Mengting feel a bit helpless in her heart, as this good opportunity seemed to have been ruined by her arrival.

“I’m going back to my room for a moment, I have something to do. You two sisters can chat first.”

After Li Zhiyan said that, he returned to the master bedroom.

Then, he called the salesperson from the real estate office from before.

“I’ll buy that house.”

“Mm-hmm…”

“That’s right, use my mom’s ID card.”

“You can send the contract over. I’ll tell the property management to let you in at the underground garage.”

The salesperson on the other end of the phone was very enthusiastic about selling the house.

He immediately said that he would arrive at Li Zhiyan’s community’s underground garage very soon.

And Li Zhiyan also checked his WeChat messages.

Zhou Mengmeng hadn’t replied yet, and he felt that he needed to go to the school to check.

However, his mother’s birthday present was more important right now.

…

“Mom, I’m going out for a bit, I’ll be back soon.”

After telling Zhao Manman, Li Zhiyan went to the underground garage to wait for the salesperson to arrive.

The community was not far, and after about ten minutes.

The salesperson, dressed in a suit, appeared in the underground garage.

“Let’s talk in the car.”

Li Zhiyan led him into the rolls-royce.

The salesperson looked at Zhao Manman’s ID card and began to fill out the contract.

After a while…

He said seriously, “As long as your mother signs it.”

“I can help you get the property deed processed in a few days.”

Li Zhiyan took the contract, tidied it up, and then closed the folder, saying, “Okay, I’ll have someone send the contract to you tomorrow. You can go back first.”

The salesperson quickly left…

After Li Zhiyan returned home, Ji Zhiting looked at the folder in Li Zhiyan’s hand.

She was also curious, wanting to know what was in Li Zhiyan’s hand.

“Brother…”

“This in your hand is?”

Li Zhiyan didn’t say anything about it.

“These are some company matters. I’m going back to my room first.”

Ji Zhiting knew a little about Li Zhiyan’s company; its business was indeed doing very well now.

When Li Zhiyan came out again, Zhao Manman had already finished cooking and set the table.

“Son, perfect timing, dinner is ready.”

After the four of them sat down, Zhao Manman felt the warmth of a home.

It was just that her feet hurt a bit from walking today. Although Valentino was beautiful.

It wasn’t suitable for long walks.

During the subsequent dinner, Ji Mengting kept trying to talk about some sentimental past events, hoping to soften Li Zhiyan’s heart.

However, her words were always interrupted by Ji Zhiting.

She didn’t find any opportunities all evening.

“Xiao Yan, can I sleep here…?”

Finally, Ji Mengting asked, and Li Zhiyan glanced at Zhao Manman.

He knew very well…

That Zhao Manman actually wanted Da Ting Bao to stay and sleep here.

After all, everyone wants their loved ones by their side on their birthday.

“It’s fine… Anyway, there are plenty of rooms here. Staying here can keep Mom company. Mom’s 43rd birthday has extraordinary significance.”

Ji Zhiting pulled Ji Mengting’s hand.

“Sister, let’s sleep in my room!”

“Let’s go shower and chat together.”

Ji Zhiting decided to act first, making her sister sleep with her.

This way, she could eliminate all chances of her sister rekindling her old flame with Li Zhiyan.

On this matter, she had to stick to her principles.

“This child…”

Zhao Manman felt helpless in her heart; all the hard-won opportunities were ruined by her.

However, as long as Li Zhiyan allowed Ji Mengting to sleep here.

There would be plenty of opportunities in the future.

“Mom, let me help you with the dishes. I have something else I want to tell you later.”

As a birthday gift, Li Zhiyan naturally had to trick Zhao Manman into signing first.

Only then could he give her the house.

Li Zhiyan still remembered when he gave a gift to Wu Yuexian.

She had said that he was truly willing to give a lot for Wu Yuexian.

And he had also replied that he would do everything he was willing to do for Wu Yuexian for his mother as well.

Now that Zhao Manman’s birthday had arrived, it was time to fulfill that promise.

Li Zhiyan was also very much looking forward to this birthday gift in his heart.

“Mm-hmm… okay, good boy.”

“After we finish the dishes, Mom needs to get some good rest.”

After finishing the dishes, Zhao Manman returned to her room, intending to rest for a while.

She was truly tired after walking for so long today.

She still had her birthday tomorrow, so she had to be in her best state.

Li Zhiyan also returned to his room, picked up the contract, and then went to Zhao Manman’s room, knocking on the door.

“Mom, can I come in?”

“Come in.”

At this moment, Zhao Manman was lying on the sofa, gently massaging her feet.

Li Zhiyan walked over and sat beside Zhao Manman.

“Mom, let me help you.”

Li Zhiyan took Zhao Manman’s foot and gently massaged it.

Li Zhiyan was indeed very knowledgeable about traditional Chinese medicine.

Zhao Manman felt that her pain had greatly subsided.

She was also grateful to Xiao Yan for helping her on West Lake back then.

“Mom, I have a contract here. Could you sign it?”

“But you can’t look at it.”

Li Zhiyan casually took out the housing purchase contract.

He planned to give this house as a birthday gift to his mother.

“Okay, Mom will sign it.”

Zhao Manman took the folder and picked up the pen from it.

She started signing without looking at the contract.

Once signed, it would become effective after Li Zhiyan took it back.

“Mom, you really signed it?”

“You don’t even know what this contract is.”

Li Zhiyan took the folder back. He felt that giving Zhao Manman this house was completely worth it.

She truly regarded him as her son.

“Of course.”

“You’re my son, Babe. If Mom doesn’t trust you, who else can she trust?”

Li Zhiyan took the contract and placed it aside.

“I know, Mom…”

“I’m really happy today.”

“However, the most interesting thing today was Song Yu’s matter.”

Zhao Manman thought for a moment and then asked, “Do you think Song Yu’s relationship can succeed?”

Li Zhiyan professionally massaged her ankle.

“I think their relationship definitely cannot be accepted by society.”

“After all, Song Yu and her boyfriend have a 19-year age difference. Even her parents would definitely not support her in this matter, because no one knows what the future will be like.”

Zhao Manman nodded.

She felt that Li Zhiyan’s views were similar to hers.

“However, not being accepted doesn’t mean it can’t succeed.”