89: The deal is finally done, Warren is on the rise

Chapter 89: Agreement Reached, Valentino Ascendant

Looking at the gift before her, Zhao Manman’s heart was filled with emotion.

She truly never dreamed that Li Zhiyan would give her such an expensive birthday gift.

Twenty million!

“Xiao Yan, this is too valuable…”

Zhao Manman’s beautiful eyes were brimming with gratitude.

“Mom, do you remember what you asked me, and my answer, when I gave Wu Yuexian her birthday gift?”

Zhao Manman quickly recalled that moment.

Indeed…

At the time, she had felt very envious of how good Li Zhiyan was to Wu Yuexian.

He had said then that anything he was willing to do for Wu Yuexian, he could also do for her.

She really hadn’t taken his words seriously then.

But what she hadn't taken seriously, Li Zhiyan had kept completely in his heart.

Yesterday, when he asked for her ID, it was for this very reason.

Thinking of this, Zhao Manman also hugged Li Zhiyan.

“Child, this is too valuable…”

Li Zhiyan patted Zhao Manman’s back.

“Mom… Am I not your son? You gave me such an expensive watch, I should also give you a decent gift.”

“And you’re not allowed to refuse. Anyway, just know it in your heart. You are someone I can never abandon in this life.”

Li Zhiyan originally wanted to say that Zhao Manman was the most important person in his life.

But after thinking about it, Ji Zhiting was also there.

He had said this to too many girls.

It would be easy to expose him.

“Mm…”

Zhao Manman sat down, looking at the large cake in front of her.

She felt a happiness she had never experienced before.

Coming to Modu was indeed the most correct decision she had ever made.

…

Ji Zhiting felt very surprised.

Li Zhiyan actually gave her mother such a grand gift!

She could imagine the value of an apartment in the city center of Modu.

He was so good to her mother definitely because of her; he truly liked her very much.

Ji Zhiting was also incredibly moved.

Meanwhile, Ji Mengting felt more and more that…

Her divorce from Li Zhiyan was such a foolish thing.

Even after the divorce, he was still so good to her mother.

This showed what a person who valued relationships he was, but now…

“Xiao Yan, let’s cut the cake. You all must eat more of Mom’s birthday cake today.”

Li Zhiyan picked up the silver crown from the side.

“Wait, Mom, I forgot about this.”

“The crown.”

The silver crown was designed very luxuriously.

Tiny starlight twinkled upon it.

Li Zhiyan came behind Zhao Manman and placed the silver crown on her head.

Ji Zhiting and Ji Mengting looked at Zhao Manman, unable to tear their eyes away.

“Mom…”

“You’re too beautiful.”

Their voices were filled with awe.

And such voices made Zhao Manman feel a little embarrassed.

“Alright, everyone, sit down and eat the cake.”

Li Zhiyan clapped his hands, and the waiters outside began serving dishes.

Various luxurious delicacies were continuously brought to the table.

Li Zhiyan cut some cake and distributed a slice to everyone.

“Happy 43rd birthday, Mom.”

Zhao Manman took the cake and ate it with her children.

After a while, seeing Li Zhiyan eating with cream all over his mouth, she gently and carefully wiped the cream away for him.

“How are you still like a child?”

Li Zhiyan also smiled and said, “In front of you, aren’t we always children?”

Ji Mengting and Ji Zhiting also echoed him repeatedly.

…

After a very special birthday, the four of them rode home in Li Zhiyan’s two cars.

Ji Zhiting was still wary of Ji Mengting.

So, as soon as they arrived home, she pulled her sister to sleep with her, guarding strictly.

She would absolutely not allow them any chance of rekindling their relationship.

This was something that absolutely had to be upheld.

Zhao Manman, meanwhile, sat on the balcony chatting with Li Zhiyan.

“Mom, did you have a happy birthday today?”

Looking at the city view outside, Zhao Manman’s emotions were particularly strong.

Her first half of life had been too aimless, she had only wanted to guard that home in Zhejiang.

And live a good life.

Now she understood that her greatest wealth in this life was only her children, nothing more.

“Of course I’m happy.”

Zhao Manman stroked Li Zhiyan’s head, and Li Zhiyan leaned his head on his mother’s shoulder.

“However, tomorrow Mom will also start her own company.”

Li Zhiyan also understood some of Zhao Manman’s thoughts.

She wanted to become wealthier.

That way, she could maintain a certain aspect of elder’s dignity in front of him.

After all, she had always been very proud.

“Mm, I support you, Mom.”

“However, I hope you can temporarily stay here.”

Zhao Manman thought for a moment and refused the request.

“Forget it, Xiao Yan. You already gave Mom the apartment, so Mom certainly has to move out.”

“Besides, the business will be very busy next.”

“Mom doesn’t want you to see her in a disheveled state.”

Zhao Manman knew how busy a new company was when it first opened.

She would definitely have too much time to spend on the company.

This time, she planned to truly build a good career.

Li Zhiyan also knew that Zhao Manman wouldn’t easily change her mind once she decided something.

Moving out was fine…

Anyway, he would soon buy a real luxury river-view mansion.

At that time, after bringing Wu Yuexian over, he would then bring Zhao Manman over.

There were enough rooms; it wouldn’t be a problem for any number of women to live there.

Li Zhiyan made up his mind.

Zhao Manman looked at Li Zhiyan.

In her heart, she was a little worried that Li Zhiyan would be disappointed.

She added, “Don’t worry, Xiao Yan, Mom will come to see you often.”

“Or you can come to Mom’s place. We’ll meet at least once every three days.”

Li Zhiyan negotiated, “Two days.”

“Alright, then two days.”

Zhao Manman fondly stroked Li Zhiyan’s head.

She would agree to all of Li Zhiyan’s current requests.

…

In the bedroom, Li Zhiyan lay down.

He checked his messages and saw Wu Yuexian’s daily concern for him.

Now, Wu Yuexian’s relationship with him was truly becoming more and more normal.

It was even closer than before that incident happened.

Perhaps…

This was the inevitable change after a relationship developed?

This discovery made Li Zhiyan feel very pleasantly surprised.

Then, Li Zhiyan saw the WeChat message Xu Xuanxuan had sent him.

It expressed her shock at his three hundred million in savings…

He hadn’t seen this voluptuous beauty in a long time.

After chatting with Xu Xuanxuan for a while, he saw a message from Hu Mengke.

“Boss, when are you coming to the company?”

Only then did Li Zhiyan realize that after the Wu Yuexian incident, he really hadn’t been to the company in a long time.

Before, he had planned to properly deal with this woman.

And play ranked games with her.

But the Wu Yuexian incident had caused him to be delayed for a long time.

And his mother’s birthday, these things piled up.

Indeed, quite a bit of time had been wasted.

This time…

He could indeed prepare himself properly.

Li Zhiyan: “I’ll go tomorrow.”

At this moment…

Hu Mengke, who was in her rented apartment, was about to go to sleep.

But she received a WeChat message from Li Zhiyan.

In front of Li Zhiyan, Hu Mengke was undoubtedly a very high-purity simp.

She immediately clicked on it.

Seeing that Li Zhiyan was coming to the company, her heart was filled with anticipation.

After this period of self-persuasion, she had completely figured it out.

Even if she secretly played ranked games with Li Zhiyan, anything he casually gave her would be enough for her to strive for a lifetime.

Hu Mengke: “Then, I’ll wear the high heels you want and wait for you tomorrow.”

Li Zhiyan: “Okay, tomorrow I’ll take you to play ranked games and get first place.”

Putting down his phone, Li Zhiyan felt that Hu Mengke was truly sensible.

Although she was a gold-digger, her self-awareness was very clear.

Most importantly, she hadn’t dated before.

She hadn’t held hands or kissed anyone else.

This point perfectly met Li Zhiyan’s requirements.

Tomorrow, he really had to go and play some ranked games properly.

It had been a long time since he played PUBG…

He must get Hu Mengke to play ranked games with him and achieve first place.

…

When he woke up the next day, Ji Mengting had already left.

Her company was very busy now because, unlike Li Zhiyan’s company, which was just a game to him, she needed to spend a lot of time managing it.

She had originally wanted to sneak out in the middle of the night to find Li Zhiyan and show him her black stockings.

However, Ji Zhiting clung to her very tightly.

Even while sleeping, she showed no intention of letting go.

This made Ji Mengting feel a bit helpless.

She couldn’t blame her sister for being too close to her, could she?

And Ji Zhiting had also gone to class.

“Mom.”

Looking at Zhao Manman waiting for him at the dining table, Li Zhiyan had already gotten used to this feeling.

Having a trusted elder by his side, he always felt that special sense of security.

Such security was not something that money or other things could provide.

“Baby, Mom is going to start her company today, so I might not be able to cook for you every day anymore.”

Hearing this, Li Zhiyan felt very reluctant.

The disappointment on his face was impossible to hide.

Zhao Manman looked at the silver crown in the display cabinet not far away.

She also felt very reluctant.

“Alright… Xiao Yan, don’t be so sad. Don’t we mother and son meet every two days?”

“Tomorrow, you come to Mom’s place, and Mom will cook something delicious for you, okay?”

Hearing this, Li Zhiyan’s mood improved quite a bit.

He truly hoped that the people he cared about could be by his side every day.

His mom, Wu Yuexian, and Xiao Ting.

And…

Li Zhiyan had many thoughts in his mind.

After breakfast, Zhao Manman picked up the ferrari 488 keys.

“Mom, I’ll go with you. I also need to go to my company later to check on some things.”

The two went down the elevator together, and after reaching the ferrari 488, Zhao Manman stroked Li Zhiyan’s face.

“Baby, Mom can’t be with you every day anymore. Take good care of yourself.”

“No matter if you and Meng Ting can remarry in the future,”

“I will always be your mother.”

Li Zhiyan hummed in response, but he knew that indeed, Zhao Manman’s identity as his mother was undeniable.

Now that he was with Ji Zhiting, he wouldn’t have to change how he addressed her in the future.

After the Ferrari drove away, Li Zhiyan also got into his rolls-royce.

He drove straight to Zhiyan Investment Company.

When his car arrived, Hu Mengke, dressed in Valentino, quickly came to greet him.

Hu Mengke’s pretty face was brimming with anticipation.

“Boss, you’re finally here.”

Li Zhiyan and Hu Mengke walked into the company together.

Today, Hu Mengke was wearing Valentino high heels, paired with over-the-knee black stockings and a short skirt that just covered the stockings.

She looked very beautiful.

Li Zhiyan was a person who greatly appreciated beauty.

He couldn’t resist such beauty.

He couldn’t help but admire her a few more times.

Li Zhiyan’s gaze…

Made Hu Mengke’s heart feel very pleasantly surprised.

It seemed she had a chance.

Upon reaching the office, Hu Mengke locked the door.

She began to report on work to Li Zhiyan.

Because the work being reported was business confidential, locking the door was very necessary.

Li Zhiyan also understood this; after all, there were too many business spies nowadays.

“Boss…”

“I’ve come to understand some things about society today.”

“If you don’t have money, you’ll always be looked down upon.”

“I don’t care what kind of person you are.”

“Just as long as you don’t bring anyone else when you’re with me, that’s fine.”

Hu Mengke looked at Li Zhiyan, saying with a hint of shyness, “Besides, I truly like you.”

She hadn’t just thought some things through.

She had also realized a problem.

She truly liked Li Zhiyan.

Otherwise...

It would be absolutely impossible for her to act this way towards Li Zhiyan.

Many bosses had made such requests to her before.

However, she had rejected all of them.

Li Zhiyan was not only handsome, but his talent was also the strongest she had ever seen.

What kind of person could achieve so much at such a young age?

And recently, the arrival of some important figures at the company made her even more apprehensive.

These were not people who could be invited just with money.

In Hu Mengke’s heart...

She truly and inevitably developed a great deal of admiration for Li Zhiyan.

Li Zhiyan touched Hu Mengke’s pretty face.

“Mengke.”

“Let me transfer some pocket money to you.”

Li Zhiyan knew that as a boss, transferring some pocket money to a subordinate was a way to show care.

“Tell me your bank card number.”

Hu Mengke didn’t act coy; she knew that between her and Li Zhiyan, some pocket money was necessary.

When the amount arrived in her account, her heart pounded.

A boss is a boss indeed...

Following him would definitely bring many benefits.

Then, she sat in front of Li Zhiyan, trembling slightly.

“Boss...”

Hu Mengke noticed Li Zhiyan’s expression was off.

Could it be that her form of address was incorrect?

Looking at her Valentino, she remembered many things.

Then she called out, “Baby.”

Li Zhiyan leaned in and kissed Hu Mengke.

Although Hu Mengke was already 26, her first kiss was still intact.

Lacking any experience, she could only follow Li Zhiyan’s lead.

After a long while...

Everything felt very natural.

...

After an unknown amount of time, Li Zhiyan looked at the clouds outside.

Bathed in the sunlight, they took on a reddish hue.

Exquisitely beautiful...

Indeed, everything Hu Mengke said was true.

Hu Mengke sat down at her desk and began to handle her work.

Li Zhiyan picked up a Valentino from the floor and put it on his shoulder.

This artwork indeed possessed a considerable sense of beauty.

“Mengke, I’m leaving now.”

“Baby, when will you be back? Next time, I’ll cook for you.”

Now, Hu Mengke was also very good at playing her role.

She felt very sweet and happy in her heart.

She just wondered if she had any hope of having a child for Li Zhiyan in this lifetime.

“Wait a few days. The company still has things going on frequently.”

“When the company has something going on, I’ll come to inspect your work.”

Hu Mengke looked at Li Zhiyan, her eyes filled with shyness.

After Li Zhiyan placed the Valentino upside down on the floor,

He then left the company.

...

Soon, Zhao Manman’s company opened.

Zhao Manman had been preparing for this for a while.

Yang Xintao followed Zhao Manman, observing the frightening scale of the company.

She also sensed Zhao Manman’s grand gesture.

“Sister Zhao, I really didn’t expect your company to be so big!”

Yang Xintao recalled that she hadn’t received much money after her divorce.

And Zhao Manman had taken all the money, so the difference in their family fortunes was naturally quite large.

But she never dreamed that Zhao Manman’s company would be so grand.

“Of course! I want to surpass my son and become his support, so I naturally have to invest heavily.”

“I plan to do this company well.”

Yang Xintao said with admiration, “It looks like you really intend to surpass Xiao Yan. How much money did you invest in this company?”

“About 150 million. I’ve invested all my family’s savings.”

Zhao Manman’s ambition was also ignited at this moment.

She realized that Da Ting Bao’s ambition seemed to have inherited some of her own.

Both she and Da Ting Bao were incredibly proud in their personalities.

They didn’t want to be suppressed by Li Zhiyan in their careers.

They only wanted to be above Li Zhiyan, to surpass him in their careers. Ji Mengting is working so hard on her company now because she wants to surpass Li Zhiyan in wealth.

“150 million...”

“That’s truly a grand gesture, but I believe, Sister Zhao, you can definitely make a lot of money.”

“Perhaps most people couldn’t.”

“But I’ve witnessed your talent in business many times.”

“If it weren’t for you, many of our businesses would have failed.”

Zhao Manman looked at the numerous employees in front of her. In her heart,

She felt a strange sense of panic, wondering if she had been too impulsive in starting this company.

She had invested so much all at once; if it went bankrupt...

No one could save her...

Some things, Zhao Manman dared not think about in detail.

If she truly reached that point, needing a lot of money, hundreds of millions, or even a billion.

Who would have the ability to save her?

Only Li Zhiyan...

But Zhao Manman didn’t believe that Li Zhiyan would be willing to spend hundreds of millions or even a billion for her.

If it were her, in her heart, she would likewise be unwilling.

She not only had Li Zhiyan, but also Da Ting Bao and Xiao Ting Bao.

Li Zhiyan...

He also had people he cared about, people he needed to support.

It was impossible for him to go all in for her.

However, with her abilities, this company could definitely be successful.

“Song Yu, then, let’s continue our company cooperation. I’ll help you as much as I can.”

Yang Xintao felt extremely delighted in her heart.

The most correct thing she had done in her life

Was becoming friends with Zhao Manman.

With Li Zhiyan helping her, and Zhao Manman helping her,

Her small company’s development in the Demon Capital could be said to have no worries.

“Sister Zhao, thank you so much. Your ambition is truly strong.”

“But, are you really willing to part with your son? You won’t see him for several days like this.”

“And Xiao Ting Bao, she’s so cute.”

When the topic of children came up,

Zhao Manman’s pretty face softened considerably.

“I’m reluctant too, but we’ve agreed to meet every two days.”

“So, it’s not really like we don’t see each other often, especially since we’re both in the Demon Capital now.”

“Besides, the apartment Xiao Yan gave me isn’t far from his large flat.”

Hearing this, Yang Xintao once again grasped the key point.

She realized a question...

An apartment, Li Zhiyan, gave her an apartment?

“Li Zhiyan gave you an apartment?”

Zhao Manman nodded, her pretty face filled with tenderness.

“Yes...”

“It’s the apartment we went to see together that day, the 140-square-meter four-bedroom, one-living room unit. Xiao Yan even asked me for my ID card back then.”

Hearing this, Yang Xintao remembered Li Zhiyan asking Zhao Manman for her ID card.

At the time, she had thought...

But she never expected that he had actually given her an apartment.

“Oh my goodness, Sister Zhao, now I truly admire Xiao Yan, and I especially envy you.”

“A twenty-million apartment, just given away.”

“Who knows what else he’ll give in the future? I think he truly treats you like his own mother.”

“Even a billion, he wouldn’t bat an eye giving it to you.”

Zhao Manman thought this was impossible.

“He definitely doesn’t have a billion.”

Zhao Manman knew Li Zhiyan was rich, but definitely not to the extent of a billion.

“And... even if he had a billion, he wouldn’t spend it on me.”

Yang Xintao felt that Zhao Manman actually didn’t understand Li Zhiyan.

“I don’t think so...”

“Your son truly cares about you, and he’s filial.”

“If one day you truly needed that much money,”

“Do you believe he would absolutely give you that money without hesitation?”

Looking at Zhao Manman’s expression, Yang Xintao knew she didn’t believe it.

“You...”

“You just can’t see through some things. I think he definitely would.”

Zhao Manman truly didn’t believe it.

“If he were willing to spend a billion on me,”

When she spoke of this, Zhao Manman felt unworthy.

A billion...

She herself wasn’t worth a billion.

“So what if he spent it on you?”

Yang Xintao asked somewhat playfully.

“Then, whatever he wants, I’ll do. I’m willing to give everything for my son. In the future, he’ll be more important than Da Ting Bao and Xiao Ting Bao.”

Yang Xintao chuckled.

“See, you’re really taking it seriously. You actually think there’ll be a time when you need to spend a billion.”

“I think if your company does well now,”

“You’ll be a billionaire yourself in the future.”

The two chatted for a while.

Yang Xintao then left. Although she wanted to drag Zhao Manman to practice yoga,

Zhao Manman could do any pose; her body was incredibly flexible, even better than someone like her who danced every day.

She really had no need to practice...

...

Returning home in the afternoon, Li Zhiyan inexplicably felt a sense of emptiness in his heart.

When his elders were here before,

He had a sense of reliance, and Zhao Manman would also cook all sorts of delicious food for him.

Now that Zhao Manman was gone, he truly felt a difference.

Li Zhiyan truly hoped that Zhao Manman could come back.

Or, if Wu Yuexian were here, he wouldn’t feel that emptiness.

“Baby!”

As Ji Zhiting opened the door and changed her shoes, the emptiness in Li Zhiyan’s heart was finally dispelled.

The youthful aura of this generous and sunny girl

Always infected his heart.

She was truly a completely different girl from her sister.

“Baby...”

“I missed you so much.”

Ji Zhiting very actively sat on Li Zhiyan’s lap, then hugged him.

She rested her head on Li Zhiyan’s shoulder.

“After class tomorrow afternoon, won’t we have two relaxed days?”

“On Sunday, let’s thoroughly check on the hair situation.”

Li Zhiyan’s words made Ji Zhiting a little embarrassed.

“Constantly checking hair gets boring.”

“Baby, didn’t we say we should create some memories that belong to us?”

“It just so happens that only the two of us are left here.”

“We can really create some memories now.”

Li Zhiyan thought Xiao Ting Bao’s suggestion was good.

Before moving out, he still needed to do some things properly.

“Then let’s go cook.”

“You put on the apron first. Cooking should be pure.”

Then, the two began to discuss the issue of cooking.

...

The following days also passed somewhat quickly.

The weather was no longer as hot as before.

Zhao Manman’s company was getting on track.

However, recently, she felt increasingly alarmed.

Because the company’s risks were getting higher and higher...

If she could succeed, she could become a reliance for her children in the future.

But if some hidden problems exploded,

The consequences for her company would be terrifying.

Recently, Zhao Manman increasingly regretted her impulsive decision to invest so much money at the beginning.

But now...

She had no way back!

She was now being held hostage by the company, constantly moving forward, with no retreat.

During this time, Zhao Manman, Li Zhiyan, and Ji Zhiting also met less and less frequently.

This made Li Zhiyan feel a little unhappy.

However, something he had been looking forward to for a long time arrived.

He had caught a relatively large futures market trend in the foreign exchange market this time.

He could now plan with Xiao Li to break through the one-billion mark.

The hardest part of wealth accumulation was the beginning.

Afterward, with the information asymmetry he possessed, doubling his wealth repeatedly was an incredibly easy task.

Ten billion was probably just a five or six-day market trend.

During the day today, Li Zhiyan discussed the quality of black silk high heels with Hu Mengke.

Meanwhile, Ji Zhiting went to find Zhao Manman.

This left Li Zhiyan's evening quite free.

He once again returned to the past.

Currently, Xiao Li had already started school in the Demon Capital.

So he went directly to the Demon Capital.

When he sent a message to Xiao Li.

Xiao Li quickly arrived in his Ferrari 458.

The 458 was still a very novel supercar in this world, attracting countless people's attention everywhere.

"Brother Li, get in!"

After Li Zhiyan got into the car, Xiao Li took him to a bar.

After leaving his hometown, Xiao Li was clearly more unrestrained in his drinking.

There were many girls in the bar, and many of the atmosphere-setting girls were genuinely beautiful.

"Brother Li, this is the bar I opened, what do you think?"

"Not bad, you're really thriving in the Demon Capital now."

Xiao Li took Li Zhiyan to a private room, then had someone bring up several bottles of famous wine.

"It's not that I'm thriving, it's mainly because Brother Li can provide information."

"You don't know, I really put on a show in college."

"I drove a Ferrari to school and was stopped by the security guard; after I showed him my admission notice, he reluctantly let me in."

"Now, at school, there are countless girls pursuing me."

"They all think I'm a super rich second generation."

Li Zhiyan could tell that Xiao Li was clearly immersed in that feeling of vanity.

This was normal; if he had obtained these things when he was eighteen.

Then he would also be incredibly arrogant.

"Alright, I came this time to talk about the market trend we saw last time."

Li Zhiyan opened his laptop, looking at the news from the past few days.

"The market trend should be close; this time, we'll make a big move and break our assets past ten billion."

Hearing ten billion...

At this moment, Xiao Li's heart was also filled with excitement.

"Okay, ten billion... I can achieve even more of my dreams."

After finishing this market trend, Li Zhiyan talked with Xiao Li for a long time again.

Only then did this journey to the past conclude.

Upon returning to reality, it was exactly past ten in the morning.

"It's that late again..."

The first thing Li Zhiyan thought of was sending a message to Wu Yuexian.

Li Zhiyan: "Li Yuexian, when are you planning to come to the Demon Capital?"

Wu Yuexian: "Didn't I tell you? I'll go when you have ten billion and a luxurious house worth five or six hundred million. That way, it won't be crowded."

At this moment, Wu Yuexian...

Was working at the company, replying to Li Zhiyan on the computer version of WeChat.

Her pretty face was also filled with longing.

She really hadn't seen Li Zhiyan for a long time.

During this period, she had thought many times about going to the Demon Capital to see him.

But every time she thought of the romantic feelings between them.

She restrained herself, fearing that something might really happen.

However, Li Zhiyan's reply this time truly surprised her greatly.

Li Zhiyan: "Then just wait to come to the Demon Capital."

"Anyway, I want you to live with me, otherwise, I'll miss you terribly every day."

Wu Yuexian: "..."

At this moment, she was also a bit stunned; Li Zhiyan seemed to be genuinely serious.

It sounded like it was true.

Ten billion? Was this a number a normal person would dare to imagine?

She couldn't even fantasize about it.

But Li Zhiyan...

Seemed to have actually achieved it, and planned to buy a luxurious house worth four or five hundred million?

Soon, Wu Yuexian realized that Li Zhiyan was just messing with her.

Wu Yuexian: "Alright, you big-talking melon head, I'll go when you buy the house."

"I need to see your bank card balance."

Li Zhiyan: "Okay, no problem."

"But you can't go back on your word."

At this moment, Wu Yuexian was already starting to feel a bit guilty.

But she still felt it was absolutely impossible.

Wu Yuexian: "Didn't we already talk about this? When have I ever lied to you?"

Li Zhiyan sent an emoji to Wu Yuexian.

Then he put down his phone and began to wash up.

After washing up, he exited the master bedroom.

He heard someone cooking in the kitchen.

"Mom is back?"

"Or is it Xiao Ting Bao..."

Li Zhiyan thought for a moment, deciding it couldn't be Xiao Ting Bao; according to the normal schedule, Xiao Ting Bao would already be at school.

After walking over, he saw Ji Mengting cooking.

This made Li Zhiyan feel a little disappointed.

Today, Ji Mengting was wearing two pairs of over-the-knee black silk stockings, looking very alluring.

Li Zhiyan's reaction was also instinctive.

However, he and Ji Mengting were ultimately a thing of the past...

Some things could only develop freely in the future.

But for now, absolutely not.

"Li Zhiyan, you're awake."

Ji Mengting looked a bit disheveled at this moment, her fair face somewhat smudged.

Clearly, Ji Mengting had truly put in a lot of effort to make this meal.

"Meng Ting, why are you here?"

"I went to our mom's place to find the access card, you won't blame me, will you?"

"After being married to you for so many years, I've never cooked for you, so I feel a bit guilty and want to make it up to you properly."

"I also never wore black silk for you; in the future, I'll try my best."

Many past events flooded his mind...

Indeed, he had always hoped in the past that Ji Mengting could cook a meal for him.

But she never seemed to have the awareness to cook for him.

And he had also mentioned wearing black silk, after all, sometimes.

Black silk could enhance feelings.

But she had always ignored it; now, she was actively doing all these things.

"Come, have a taste..."

Bringing the cooked dishes to the table, Ji Mengting sat opposite Li Zhiyan like a fawning dog, looking at him expectantly.

Although Li Zhiyan didn't really want to eat, seeing Ji Mengting's expectant gaze.

He still picked up his chopsticks and tasted it.

Although the dishes truly weren't anything special.

But in terms of taste, it was surprisingly quite good.

Perhaps, this was inherited talent?

Zhao Manman was truly a perfect woman in every aspect.

And her strengths were also inherited by her daughters.

"How is it?"

Ji Mengting looked at Li Zhiyan opposite her, her heart full of anticipation.

"Not bad..."

Fortunately, Li Zhiyan's answer made Ji Mengting very happy.

"That's good! If you like it, I'll cook as much as you want!"

Ji Mengting's fawning behavior was becoming increasingly obvious now.

To win back Li Zhiyan, Ji Mengting was completely willing to be a qualified fawning dog.

"Um..."

"We've been divorced for so long, you probably haven't exercised in a while."

"We can exercise a bit later."

"I can do anything, as long as it's for you."

As she spoke, Ji Mengting's pair of black silk-clad beautiful legs pressed together, her heart filled with anticipation.

She was so beautiful, and now she even wanted to have children with Li Zhiyan.

He shouldn't refuse, right? After all, if some things aren't experienced for a long time, there will indeed be some instinctive behaviors.

"Forget it, I need to go out later."

"If you want to come in the future, you can, but it's best to tell me beforehand."

Li Zhiyan also knew that it was impossible to get rid of Ji Mengting from his life.

His relationship with Ji Zhiting meant that he and Ji Mengting would inevitably meet frequently in the future.

So, not letting her come was actually unrealistic.

As long as he treated her like an ordinary relative, that would be fine.

"Mm..."

Ji Mengting's heart was originally quite disappointed.

But after seeing Li Zhiyan allow her to come to his home.

Ji Mengting's heart was once again filled with anticipation.

Compared to before, their relationship had at least eased significantly.

A couple for one night, kindness for a hundred days; Ji Mengting didn't believe it.

The man who used to hug her to sleep every night and call her 'baby'.

How could he be so heartless towards her?

After Li Zhiyan finished eating, he walked towards the entrance.

Ji Mengting also hurriedly followed, squatting down to help Li Zhiyan change his shoes.

At this moment, if Li Zhiyan wanted to do anything.

She would absolutely not refuse.

However, Li Zhiyan's indifference made Ji Mengting feel a bit disappointed and helpless.

...

Afterward, Li Zhiyan went to the company again to check things out.

He discussed some work-related issues and recent business factors with his secretary.

He also took the opportunity to research many food-related topics.

Such as cakes, pure milk, red wine, and so on...

In the evening.

Li Zhiyan went to Zhao Manman's house.

Recently, Zhao Manman had indeed not been to his place for a long time, and when he came, Zhao Manman was always not home, which indicated.

She was simply too busy lately.

Li Zhiyan actually didn't want Zhao Manman to be like this.

After all, as a son, he had great filial piety.

He didn't want his mother to be tired...

However, Zhao Manman hadn't returned; after nine o'clock, the sound of high heels clicking on the ground rang out.

Li Zhiyan immediately stood up.

Soon, Zhao Manman pushed open the door and walked in.

Her face could be said to be extremely grim...

She completely regretted her impulsive decision to invest so heavily in starting a company.

Now the company was not going smoothly at all.

If this trend continued...

The company might incur huge debts, and those partner companies were not easy to deal with, having deep backgrounds.

If the company collapsed, what would she do?

Zhao Manman felt her future becoming somewhat uncertain.

It was as if she had once again completely lost her support.

Her children were her support, but this kind of mountain-like pressure.

No one could bear it...

She could only keep this matter to herself and slowly digest it.

Thinking of this, a sense of despair couldn't help but spread in Zhao Manman's heart.

"Mom."

Li Zhiyan's voice rang out.

Only then did she realize that Li Zhiyan had returned.

"Son, you're here."

"Mm, you haven't cooked for me in a long time, I'm craving your food."

Li Zhiyan's voice subtly carried some resentment.

Zhao Manman naturally heard it, and her heart couldn't help but ache.

She had been too busy with company matters lately, and the pressure was too great.

So she had no time to take care of her children at all.

Although she had thought about cooking for Li Zhiyan, thinking of the terrifying pressure the company was currently facing.

Zhao Manman lost her mood, she had been avoiding Li Zhiyan.

Afraid that her child would discover her current predicament.

"I'm sorry, baby..."

"You sit down first, Mom will go cook for you."

Zhao Manman turned on the light, bent down, and took off her high heels.