88: As long as it's secret, it won't be discovered.

Chapter 88: As long as it's a secret, it won't be discovered.

Li Zhiyan said softly.

Matters of the heart are sometimes very mysterious.

Even two people of similar age may not always stay together until the end.

For example, he and Da Ting Bao divorced midway.

However, a large age gap.

It doesn't necessarily mean they can't make it work.

Whether they can stay together long-term mainly depends on how deep their feelings are.

It doesn't depend on the age difference.

Zhao Manman always found Xiao Yang's situation.

Somewhat fantastical.

After all, a relationship with a 19-year age gap isn't that easy to maintain.

However, Li Zhiyan had said that such things depend on the people involved.

Now he said it doesn't mean it can't work out.

This made her involuntarily very curious.

“Do you think Xiao Yang still has hope?”

At this moment, Ji Mengting and Ji Zhiting pushed the door open and walked in from outside.

Seeing how filial Li Zhiyan was, both of them felt the warmth of home.

“Mom, what are you talking about?”

Ji Zhiting asked.

Then, she also ran over and helped Zhao Manman with the massage.

Ji Mengting hugged Zhao Manman from behind, helping her mother massage her shoulders.

Being massaged by her three children, Zhao Manman felt especially warm inside.

“Actually, it’s nothing much, it’s just that your Yang Aunt has a boyfriend who is much younger than her, and we’re discussing whether they can make it work.”

Hearing this topic, Da Ting Bao and Xiao Ting Bao's curiosity also piqued.

Interesting things are rare in reality, and this kind of thing undoubtedly makes people want to know the follow-up gossip.

Ji Zhiting said very seriously, “I think, as long as there’s enough love, nothing is a problem.

Have you heard the story of the Love Ladder?”

“It tells of a young man who married a widow ten years older than him.”

“Because they were afraid of worldly views and pressure.”

“So they took that woman and lived in seclusion deep in the mountains.”

“Afraid his wife would fall, he carved out over six thousand steps with his bare hands.”

“Didn’t they also make it?”

“They stayed together for a lifetime.”

Hearing what Ji Zhiting said, Zhao Manman also felt a sense of shock.

So, as long as there’s enough love, are these things not a problem…

Ji Mengting secretly glanced at Li Zhiyan.

Her eyes were full of tenderness.

“Actually, that’s really how it is…”

“I think as long as there’s enough love, everything can be put aside.”

“Even if there are any obstacles…”

“Even if others completely can’t accept it, as long as you like each other enough.”

“As long as you can be together, nothing else matters.”

“They lived in seclusion in the deep mountains, and didn’t they also live a very happy life?”

Speaking of this story, Ji Mengting realized what she had done some time ago.

She had let the love of her life leave her.

And now she wants to win him back…

The difficulty seems to be more than a little great.

Li Zhiyan now seems to have no interest in her.

Is he really not interested in her figure at all anymore?

Every time she sees him now, she wants to repeat some things that happened in the past.

Zhao Manman nodded, she didn’t expect that the children all said so.

It seems…

Some of her own ideas are indeed too old-fashioned.

As long as one can be with the person one loves, those worldly things…

Are they really that important?

Moreover, like the Ladder Couple, as long as they live in secret for a lifetime.

If they are never discovered by anyone, they will never be pointed at.

Zhao Manman’s views in her heart changed quite a bit.

Love truly possesses a considerable and magnificent power.

“Mom, does it feel good?”

Ji Zhiting asked while massaging Zhao Manman.

“Mmm, it feels good.”

At this moment, Ji Mengting noticed the folder nearby.

She asked curiously, “Li Zhiyan, what is this?”

“This is a company contract.”

Li Zhiyan took the contract, this was a birthday surprise for his mother.

He couldn't just take it out now.

“Hmm…”

Looking at Li Zhiyan, Ji Mengting’s competitive spirit was a bit uncontrollable again.

Li Zhiyan was truly dazzling now.

She, who had always been proud and competitive, wanted to make her company successful.

So that one day, she could surpass Li Zhiyan.

Even if she gave him all of her company, she would be willing.

But Ji Mengting’s heart just wanted to surpass Li Zhiyan.

“Mom, so, Song Yu’s matter, our family can treat it as an interesting thing.”

“Just follow the subsequent developments, and treat it as gossip.”

The family of four chatted, and the atmosphere gradually became harmonious.

As they chatted, Ji Mengting’s eyes became a little moist.

How wonderful it would have been if she hadn’t divorced Li Zhiyan.

It was late, and everyone dispersed.

After Li Zhiyan returned to his room, he took a shower, planning to see Zhou Mengmeng tomorrow.

After lying down, he received a video call invitation from Wu Yuexian.

“Babe, is the weather cold in Magic City now?”

Looking at Wu Yuexian’s pretty face, which had returned to its former appearance, Li Zhiyan felt very relaxed.

The incident where he accidentally slept with her had truly made him and Wu Yuexian very distant.

Thankfully, their relationship had now been repaired.

So, in the future, he could slowly develop a relationship with Wu Yuexian.

Li Zhiyan took out the sweater Wu Yuexian had knitted from beside him.

“It’s not cold, and if it’s cold, don’t I have this sweater?”

Wu Yuexian said somewhat haughtily, “Considering you still have a conscience, you remember the sweater I knitted for you.”

“It’s getting cold, keep warm at night, and don’t just go out, understand?”

Li Zhiyan looked at Wu Yuexian, who had returned to normal.

He asked tentatively, “Then when are you coming to Magic City? I have enough money to spend now.”

“It’s really meaningless for you to save money for me.”

Hearing about going to Magic City, Wu Yuexian couldn't help but recall what had happened in the past.

What happened that night in his flat was something she would never forget in her life.

“I know you are very rich.”

“But, you must have at least one billion, and a luxury house worth five or six hundred million or more.”

“Only then will I go to Magic City to live with you.”

Hearing this…

Li Zhiyan instantly perked up. Wu Yuexian didn’t know that his life had been blessed.

In her perception, no matter how rich he was, it was impossible for him to earn one billion.

And even less possible to afford a luxury house worth five or six hundred million.

So she absolutely couldn’t agree to come to Magic City with him.

However…

He could actually do it. According to Li Zhiyan’s information.

A major market trend in that world was coming soon.

In this major market trend, his wealth would definitely soar to over 1.5 billion.

Buying a five or six hundred million river-view luxury house was not a problem at all.

So, Wu Yuexian would definitely come to Magic City with him this time.

“Then, will you keep your word?”

Wu Yuexian looked at Li Zhiyan, feeling a little guilty.

This kid, he wouldn’t really be able to earn that much money, would he…

However, she quickly confirmed it again.

Obviously, this was an impossible thing.

Every time she thought of Li Zhiyan’s current financial power, she felt like she was dreaming.

Let alone one billion.

“Hmm, when have I ever gone back on my word? In front of you, I can’t break my promise.”

Li Zhiyan knew that Wu Yuexian, like Zhao Manman.

Would absolutely never go back on her word in front of him.

“Then it’s settled…”

“Anyway, I’ll be back in Wan City to see you soon.”

“Otherwise, I miss you too much.”

Wu Yuexian hummed in agreement.

“Alright, Babe.”

“Go to bed early, it’s already very late.”

After the two ended their call, Wu Yuexian felt a strange heat in her heart.

She realized that although she tried hard to return to a very normal relationship with Li Zhiyan.

She found that she simply couldn't do it.

Whenever she thought of Li Zhiyan.

There would always be some very natural reactions.

The shyness in her heart grew deeper and deeper, and Wu Yuexian opened her bedside table.

She found a nail clipper.

“Let’s trim my nails.”

…

The next day.

Li Zhiyan woke up, finished washing, and saw Zhao Manman waiting for him as usual to prepare breakfast for him.

“You’re up, son.”

Looking at the time, Xiao Ting had already gone to school.

And Ji Mengting wasn't here either.

“Mom, where’s Meng Ting?”

“Meng Ting went out to prepare my birthday present. We’ll meet in the evening.”

Zhao Manman looked into Li Zhiyan’s eyes, trying to find some clues.

She wanted to know if Li Zhiyan still had any thoughts of remarrying Ji Mengting.

However, Zhao Manman saw nothing in Li Zhiyan’s eyes.

This made her feel a tremendous headache.

How could she make Li Zhiyan and Meng Ting remarry?

Through her conversations with Ji Mengting, she now understood that Da Ting Bao had confirmed that she deeply loved Li Zhiyan.

If she couldn't be with Li Zhiyan in this life.

Her heart truly wouldn't be able to bear it.

“Come, baby, eat more.”

“Tonight is Mom’s birthday.”

“Mom will cook something delicious for you then.”

Li Zhiyan drank his milk and ate his breakfast, but he didn’t agree with Zhao Manman’s idea.

“Mom, I think we should forget about that.”

“Today is your birthday, so you can’t cook.”

“Besides, this year is your 43rd birthday, which is very significant.”

“Just wait for me to arrange it, and we’ll celebrate your birthday outside.”

“Our family is enough.”

After tonight…

Zhao Manman would be 43 years old, and Li Zhiyan felt a strange feeling in his heart.

“Hmm…”

“That’s good too, Xiao Yan, will you accompany Mom out to play today?”

“Today Yang Xintao, no, she should be called Song Yu now, invited me to go out and play.”

Li Zhiyan actually wanted to accompany his elder to relax.

But today, he still had to deal with the property deed.

This matter was still particularly important at the moment.

After all, this was his birthday gift to his mother.

“Mom, I still have some things to do today. You go play with Song Yu.”

“We’ll contact each other in the afternoon.”

Although Zhao Manman was a little reluctant, she also knew.

Her son was so busy now, managing countless affairs, he definitely had his own things to do.

She couldn’t hold him back.

And she could also use this time to consider the future development direction of her company.

“Hmm…”

“Then you go about your business, don’t worry about Mom, we’ll see each other tonight.”

After breakfast, the mother and son parted ways.

Li Zhiyan called his subordinate in the city center.

Now, it was extremely simple for him to do anything anywhere in Magic City.

Unobstructed…

“Mr. Li, just tell me what you need.”

The subordinate on the other end of the phone sounded a bit reserved.

This was his first time doing something for Li Zhiyan.

“Help me with something. Today I want to buy a house in my mother’s name. You handle the deed issue.”

“You can rest assured about that… I’ll have everything done for you by this morning.”

“You can come pick it up from me in the afternoon.”

Subsequently…

Li Zhiyan contacted the property sales agent from yesterday again.

After paying, the process of getting the deed began quickly.

After completing all of this, Li Zhiyan got into the rolls-royce and headed to school.

…

It was very quiet all the way, and after Li Zhiyan arrived at Cai University.

He also felt a lot of youthful campus atmosphere.

After a person comes into contact with young girls, they will naturally become much younger themselves.

Walking around Cai University, Li Zhiyan looked at the class schedule Liu Xiaoyan had sent him.

And on the way, Li Zhiyan also met the principal.

The principal was very polite to him.

It could be said that no one among the school leaders at Cai University now didn't know Li Zhiyan's name.

And as for Ji Zhiting, they didn't dare to offend her at all.

After a quick greeting, Li Zhiyan arrived outside the classroom.

Through the glass on the door, Li Zhiyan saw Zhou Mengmeng sitting with Liu Xiaoyan.

To Liu Xiaoyan's left were Song Zhenzhen and Ji Zhiting.

Ji Zhiting was the first to notice Li Zhiyan.

She quietly made a heart shape with both hands towards Li Zhiyan, feeling very happy in her heart.

With Li Zhiyan outside, the time in the campus didn't seem so difficult to bear.

Zhou Mengmeng also noticed Li Zhiyan.

Her gaze was a bit evasive; Li Zhiyan had sent her a WeChat message not long ago.

She hadn't replied, which made her feel very guilty.

Lowering her head, not daring to look at Li Zhiyan, she felt her phone vibrate slightly.

She tried hard to control herself not to look at WeChat.

But after a while, she still opened WeChat.

"Mengmeng, come out for a bit, let's chat."

She glanced at Li Zhiyan outside the door.

Then quickly shifted her gaze back.

Not daring to continue looking.

"Come out."

As Li Zhiyan sent another message, she finally raised her hand.

After telling the teacher she was going to the restroom, she left the classroom with Li Zhiyan.

"Let's go."

Li Zhiyan knew that Zhou Mengmeng was someone who found it very difficult to refuse others.

And she clearly liked him very much.

Zhou Mengmeng timidly followed behind Li Zhiyan.

Today, Zhou Mengmeng was still wrapped up tightly, as usual.

Only when she went on a date with Li Zhiyan.

Would she wear her dress.

The two walked through the school and finally arrived at the artificial lake.

Looking at the scenery of the small lake...

Li Zhiyan asked, "Why haven't you talked to me during this time?"

Zhou Mengmeng stood beside Li Zhiyan, head bowed.

"I..."

"I want to ask you for something."

Li Zhiyan never expected that Zhou Mengmeng, this girl, would open her mouth to ask him for something.

This made him feel uncontrollably curious.

What did she want to ask him for?

"Tell me."

Zhou Mengmeng's eyes were filled with disappointment and sadness.

"That..."

"Can you date my sister?"

Li Zhiyan never dreamed that Zhou Mengmeng would say such a thing.

"Why would you say that...?"

Zhou Mengmeng recalled what happened that day.

"My sister said she likes you very much."

"She was very sad to see me with you."

"I don't want to lose my sister."

Listening to Zhou Mengmeng's words, Li Zhiyan touched her face.

"Have you forgotten what I told you that night? Do you think your sister can accept something like this?"

Li Zhiyan actually didn't have a very deep understanding of the 'white moonlight' concept.

So he didn't understand if she would be like Hu Mengke or not.

However, he felt in his heart that if he gave Zhou Lili a chance.

She would most likely agree.

"I..."

Only then did Zhou Mengmeng remember that Li Zhiyan was actually a scumbag.

She still clearly remembered all the things he had done to her before.

If she were more assertive, she should immediately stay away from him.

But she really liked Li Zhiyan too much.

"So, you're afraid of losing your sister."

"Aren't you afraid of never seeing me again?"

Hearing this, Zhou Mengmeng's mind instantly conjured that scene.

Although she had never intended to be with Li Zhiyan.

But the thought of never being able to see Li Zhiyan again.

Zhou Mengmeng still felt an uncontrollable sadness in her heart.

It seemed that such a life would be too dark.

Li Zhiyan had always been like a ray of light in her life.

Looking at the somewhat sad Zhou Mengmeng, Li Zhiyan gently hugged her.

Then he lowered his head and kissed her.

Zhou Mengmeng instantly felt very flustered; there were usually many people here.

However, she quickly remembered that there really didn't seem to be anyone here right now.

Zhou Mengmeng couldn't resist her instincts and her liking for Li Zhiyan.

She began to respond.

However, Li Zhiyan's further actions were firmly blocked by Zhou Mengmeng.

This made Li Zhiyan realize.

She was still unwilling to be with him.

So he settled for second best, continuing what they were doing just now.

After a while, Li Zhiyan finally let go of Zhou Mengmeng.

"Mengmeng, don't have such thoughts anymore."

"Your sister and I really have nothing going on; we were just classmates before."

"Our matters will take time, you can consider it slowly."

Looking at Li Zhiyan in front of her, Zhou Mengmeng felt very at ease.

It seemed she was truly liking him more and more.

"I should go back to class..."

Zhou Mengmeng had always placed great importance on her studies.

Coming out with Li Zhiyan this time had truly delayed quite a bit of time.

"Mm..."

"You go, I'll come to school to find you in a few days."

As for Zhou Mengmeng...

Li Zhiyan really couldn't let go, but to have Zhou Mengmeng by his side.

It seemed it would indeed take some time to slowly melt her heart.

She was absolutely unwilling to leave him now.

Knowing this was enough.

After class...

After Ji Zhiting sent Li Zhiyan a message.

Li Zhiyan quickly saw Ji Zhiting running towards him, full of joy.

"Baby..."

"Did you miss me? You even came to school to find me."

Ji Zhiting's pretty face carried a hint of shyness.

"Mm..."

Li Zhiyan held Ji Zhiting's hand and looked at the distant scenery with her.

"Tonight, I plan to take Mom to charter a yacht for her birthday."

"What do you think?"

Hearing 'yacht', Ji Zhiting felt a bit bored.

"How about we find a good hotel instead...?"

"Last time for your birthday, we went on a yacht."

"That night, I even wanted you to secretly come find me..."

"But you didn't come."

As she spoke, Ji Zhiting's voice carried a hint of resentment.

This made Li Zhiyan a bit uncomfortable, recalling some things that happened that day.

That was indeed an accident.

He had indeed wanted to go find Xiao Ting and rank up together.

"That day was an accident..."

"Anyway, we have plenty of time ahead, we can do anything..."

Ji Zhiting leaned her head against Li Zhiyan's chest.

She felt that Li Zhiyan was right.

"That's true, there's always tomorrow."

"In the future, we can leave some beautiful memories in every part of our home."

Li Zhiyan calculated, a house of several hundred square meters.

Leaving memories in every place...

It would indeed take a considerably long time; he estimated that before all the memories were made.

He would have already moved to a new house.

Li Zhiyan knew that even if it was just to get Wu Yuexian to come to Magic City.

His new mansion would have to be bought...

"Baby, I still have class later, so I'll go back first, I can't stay with you. If you have time during the day, spend more time with Mom."

Li Zhiyan stroked Ji Zhiting's bun.

Watching her walk towards the teaching building.

Afterward, he looked at his phone again.

A new text message came in...

230 million in cash had arrived, bringing his current cash flow.

To a total of 300 million.

"It seems the market is moving quickly. What's missing now is the next wave of market trends."

"As long as I operate it properly, I'll be able to buy a new mansion very soon."

Thinking of Wu Yuexian coming to Magic City, and being able to see her every day.

Li Zhiyan felt his heart race a little.

Now, his view of Wu Yuexian was completely different from before.

He had truly come to see Wu Yuexian as a woman.

"Let's go back first and prepare for the hotel."

On his birthday, Zhao Manman had directly given him a million-dollar watch.

This showed how much his mother valued him now.

He should also put effort into her; this was how familial affection should be a two-way street.

...

In a yoga studio.

At this moment, Zhao Manman was watching Yang Xintao exercise in front of her.

Her figure could now be described as extremely flexible.

Various difficult poses were effortless for her.

"Song Yu, I really didn't realize your dance foundation was so deep."

"You can do all sorts of difficult yoga poses; most women really can't."

Zhao Manman had never practiced yoga or dance before.

Now, seeing Yang Xintao practice like this, she found it very surprising.

"This thing, you can do it if you practice more. If you don't practice..."

"You really won't be able to do some moves your whole life."

"Anyway, I picked this up again for my boyfriend."

"Actually, you know."

"Practicing more yoga or dance can enhance the relationship between couples."

Zhao Manman looked at her fingernails.

She knew...

Yang Xintao was indeed a woman whose words always carried some deeper meaning.

"It's truly impressive that you have such a dance foundation now."

Yang Xintao lay on the floor, grabbing her calf and bending it directly to her neck.

Someone who hadn't practiced yoga would probably end up in the hospital after such a move.

"Sister Zhao, I think you can do it too. How about I teach you yoga?"

"Starting with the basic introductory moves."

"Anyway, we often have nothing to do in Magic City, so practicing yoga together is good too."

Hearing this, Zhao Manman felt a little moved.

Her time in Magic City was indeed a bit too boring.

Although she could have her children accompany her many times.

But they usually had their own things to do, and Li Zhiyan wasn't always in Magic City.

So she was often alone.

Now that the company hadn't opened yet, practicing yoga with Yang Xintao was not bad.

"Alright then."

Hearing Zhao Manman agree, Yang Xintao went out and found a set of yoga clothes for Zhao Manman.

After changing, she began to guide Zhao Manman through yoga poses.

"Let's do a backbend first."

"I'll support you."

Yang Xintao knew that the first time practicing yoga would definitely not be smooth; it might require a long period of adjustment.

Only then could one learn; which dancer...

Doesn't go through a lot of pain.

However, Yang Xintao was quickly dumbfounded...

Zhao Manman's movements were very smooth.

The movements were natural, completely like an experienced yogi who had practiced for many years.

"Sister Zhao, are you kidding me...?"

"You clearly have been practicing yoga for many years, otherwise how could you achieve this effect?"

Yang Xintao looked closely, feeling incredulous.

"No, really... It's my first time doing yoga too."

Zhao Manman didn't know what was going on either.

After she got up, Yang Xintao walked around her a few times.

Feeling very surprised.

"Sister Zhao, you're truly a yoga genius. You did it so perfectly on your first try. Didn't your movements just now hurt?"

Zhao Manman touched her waist.

There was no feeling of pain.

"It doesn't hurt..."

Yang Xintao touched Zhao Manman's waist.

“Sister Zhao, your waist is really soft. No wonder they say a slender waist is as soft as if boneless. I used to think it was fake, but this time I really saw it in reality. I can’t imagine this is real…”

“If I had your talent, I guarantee my boyfriend would never leave me.”

Having a talent for dance is indeed something to be envied.

“Let’s try some more difficult moves.”

Afterward, she personally demonstrated some yoga poses that she found very difficult.

But Zhao Manman did them all with ease.

This completely convinced Yang Xintao.

Everyone is a woman…

But the difference between women is really too great.

Her own talent in dance compared to Zhao Manman’s.

It really can’t be compared…

“Sister Zhao, I really admire you. You are truly a genius, that’s the only way to put it.”

“There’s absolutely no move in dance or yoga that you can’t do. I think you should debut, go to a dance troupe, and you’ll definitely become a popular diva.”

Zhao Manman smiled gently.

“Oh, come on. After tonight’s birthday, I’ll be 43, and I have two daughters.”

“How can I do something that exposes me to the public?”

Yang Xintao, however, said enviously, “Where…?”

“Sister Zhao, you’re older than me, but you look much younger. If I had your looks…”

“If I had your D+, and your beautiful legs…”

“He would definitely be obsessed with me for life.”

The two chatted and continued with their yoga poses.

“Oh, right, Sister Zhao, your birthday present is over there.”

“My boyfriend and I have something to do tonight.”

“So I can’t celebrate your birthday with you, and you’re celebrating your birthday in Magic City.”

“It’s definitely just your family’s children, so I, an outsider, won’t get involved.”

Zhao Manman also knew.

Yang Xintao was currently addicted to playing the mobile game “Eat Chicken” and ranking up in duos.

This is understandable; video games.

They are indeed addictive…

“Mm-hmm…”

“It’s okay, we’re all in Magic City anyway, and we’ll have business dealings in the future.”

“Some things are normal.”

Looking closely at Zhao Manman’s fair and flawless face.

Yang Xintao was envious again.

“Sister Zhao, you really don’t have a single mole. Natural beauty is truly you.”

“I’m really so envious…”

“If I had skin like yours, I’d be so happy.”

Zhao Manman’s face truly had no dark spots.

Sometimes her own skin was so fair and perfect that it seemed unreal.

“Alright, let’s continue with yoga.”

…

Time passed quickly.

In the afternoon, Li Zhiyan booked a hotel and prepared a very lavish dinner.

There weren’t many people tonight.

It was just the four of them celebrating Zhao Manman’s birthday together.

And Li Zhiyan also bought a Bentley casually.

Soon, Li Zhiyan’s property deed was delivered.

A house worth twenty million yuan thus became Zhao Manman’s birthday gift.

After wrapping it, he wrote a note with a pen.

“Happy Birthday, Mom.”

Li Zhiyan looked at his not-so-neat handwriting and recalled how his mother had reacted when he gave things to Wu Yuexian before.

This time, she probably wouldn’t care so much.

It was his respected elder’s birthday, and he had to make her happy.

Then, he sent a message to Zhao Manman.

He told her the hotel address, which was still on the Bund.

However, this time it wasn’t on a yacht, but in a hotel.

Zhao Manman: “Okay, Mom is on her way.”

Li Zhiyan: “Where are you? I’ll send a driver to pick you up.”

Zhao Manman sent her location.

After replying to Li Zhiyan.

Zhao Manman, who was chatting with Yang Xintao, tidied her hair in the mirror in the tea house’s private room.

She had showered after leaving the yoga studio.

She had changed back into her black stockings and Valentino.

There was no trace of sweat on her body, only a faint, pleasant scent.

So, it was convenient to tidy her appearance now.

“Alright, alright, Sister Zhao, you’re the most beautiful, there’s no need to tidy up at all.”

“With your looks…”

“Even wearing a sack would look good.”

The more Yang Xintao looked at Zhao Manman, the more envious she became.

Beautiful women truly have nothing to do with age!

“The children are all here tonight, so of course I have to tidy myself up properly.”

Yang Xintao naturally also knew…

In front of her children, Zhao Manman cared most about her image.

Then, Zhao Manman sent a message to Ji Mengting.

She told her the hotel address and private room number.

…

After Li Zhiyan sent a message to Ji Zhiting.

Ji Zhiting sent an OK gesture.

“Baby, I’m heading out now.”

Li Zhiyan: “Wait for me at the school gate, I’ll come pick you up in a bit.”

After 7 PM, Li Zhiyan went home and put on the sweater Wu Yuexian knitted for him.

It was hot during the day, but it was cloudy today, and a cool breeze blew in the evening.

A sweater…

It really came in handy.

“Sure enough, Wu Yuexian really has foresight. It feels like her warmth is always with me.”

As he thought, Li Zhiyan recalled another kind of warm embrace.

It was truly unforgettable.

Sitting in the rolls-royce, Li Zhiyan picked up Ji Zhiting and headed to the hotel.

Only then did Li Zhiyan realize the benefits of having two drivers.

And some of the businessmen’s drivers he had recently met were far more than two; five or six were common.

…

Soon, the driver arrived at the tea house entrance in Li Zhiyan’s new Bentley.

Looking at the new Bentley, Yang Xintao was filled with envy.

“Sister Zhao, your son is truly extraordinary.”

“A hundred-million-yuan mansion, a ten-million-yuan rolls-royce, and now he’s bought a Bentley.”

“Plus sports cars, I really can’t imagine how much money he actually has.”

Zhao Manman asked, “Should I give you a ride back?”

“No, Sister Zhao, it’s your birthday today, you should hurry. Don’t let your three babies wait too long.”

“I’ll go find my boyfriend myself.”

With that, Yang Xintao turned and left.

The Bentley started, and sitting in the back seat…

Zhao Manman felt it was very difficult. It was too hard to maintain her elder’s authority in front of Li Zhiyan.

Under normal circumstances, it would be impossible for a junior to surpass her in wealth.

After all, her rise to wealth could be said to have benefited from all the dividends of the era.

But Li Zhiyan was the sole exception…

She truly couldn’t suppress him; instead, she was suppressed by his financial capability and current financial resources.

…

Upon arriving at the hotel, Li Zhiyan was already waiting for her at the entrance.

“Mom.”

Li Zhiyan and Ji Zhiting went up to greet her.

Looking at Li Zhiyan and Ji Zhiting in front of her, Zhao Manman always felt a little strange.

She had a misconception…

These two seemed like a couple.

However, this was clearly an impossible scenario.

There was no way these two could develop romantic feelings for each other.

“Xiao Ting, Xiao Yan, let’s go in first.”

“It’s a bit cold outside.”

Zhao Manman was dressed thinly when she came out, so she felt very cold now.

Li Zhiyan took out a pink jacket from behind him.

“Mom, I knew you might be cold, so this is what I prepared for you.”

“Put it on first.”

With that, Li Zhiyan helped Zhao Manman put on the jacket.

With the jacket on, Zhao Manman pulled up the zipper, though she didn’t try to pull it all the way up, knowing it would be difficult.

The cold wind came again, but Zhao Manman no longer felt cold at all.

Now, she only felt happiness in her heart.

At this moment, a porsche 911 also stopped at the hotel entrance.

Ji Mengting stepped out of it.

This car was a gift she had given to Li Zhiyan.

But Li Zhiyan refused to accept it no matter what.

“Mom.”

“Li Zhiyan…”

Such a scene was so warm and blissful.

Ji Mengting couldn’t help but fantasize again.

If she hadn’t divorced Li Zhiyan…

“Let’s go, let’s go in.”

Zhao Manman was surrounded by Li Zhiyan and the two girls.

She felt very happy. Upon entering the private room.

She saw the huge cake.

On it were written the large characters “Happy Birthday, Mom.”

Clearly, Li Zhiyan had put thought into it…

“Mom, I’ll put in the candles!”

Ji Zhiting looked at the candles and began counting them.

Ji Mengting also came to help.

“Xiao Ting, don’t miscount. Our mom’s 43rd birthday is this year.”

“We can’t get it wrong.”

The two sisters continuously counted the candles, and after inserting 43 candles.

They lit the flames.

“Mom, hurry and make a wish!”

“Hurry and make a wish.”

Ji Zhiting was very happy.

Zhao Manman was like a young girl, with her hands clasped together and a blush on her pretty face.

After making her wish, she looked at the children.

Then…

She blew out the candles.

“Mom, what wish did you make?”

Ji Zhiting’s voice was full of curiosity.

“Don’t ask, you forgot, if you say it, it won’t come true.”

Then, Ji Mengting took out the birthday present for Zhao Manman.

“Mom…”

“I don’t know what you like, so these are a few pairs of black stockings I’m giving you.”

“And a new pair of Valentino high heels.”

“I know you like this and think black stockings with Valentino look best.”

Zhao Manman kissed Ji Mengting on the cheek.

“Good girl.”

Touching Ji Mengting’s face, she accepted the gift.

And Ji Zhiting also leaned forward.

“Mom, these are the paper cranes I folded for you, for blessings. I hope you can become younger and more beautiful.”

“In the future, when we go out together, you won’t look like my older sister, but like my younger sister.”

Zhao Manman also kissed Ji Zhiting on the cheek.

“Silly child.”

“You naturally have a baby face, you’ll never look old in this life. No matter how much Mom reverses aging, it’s impossible to be younger than you.”

Then, Li Zhiyan took out his birthday present.

“What gift did you give Mom?”

Ji Zhiting rubbed her hands, her eyes filled with curiosity.

Li Zhiyan pushed the gift in front of Zhao Manman.

“Mom, you’ll know when you see it.”

With Ji Zhiting and Ji Mengting close by, she opened Li Zhiyan’s gift in the middle.

She saw a property deed…

Opening it, she saw her own name.

And this house was exactly the one she had liked before but couldn’t bear to buy.

Li Zhiyan had actually bought it directly for her.

“Wow… you’re too generous with our mom!”

Ji Zhiting was somewhat incredulous, her large eyes filled with surprise.