99: Deteriorating feelings

Chapter 99: A Changing Relationship

Although their relationship had already made substantial progress, Li Zhiyan was not satisfied.

Looking at the black stockings and the Valentino placed at the bedroom door, Li Zhiyan really wanted to be with her completely.

She wasn't someone who liked to leave high heels at the bedroom door.

However, she knew Li Zhiyan liked her to wear high heels in the bedroom because it looked beautiful.

When Li Zhiyan arrived, she had already prepared everything in her heart.

“Are you trying to…”

Chi Wanwan instinctively wanted to refuse Li Zhiyan.

However, she felt she couldn't escape Li Zhiyan's persistent coaxing.

Since they had already played Peace Elite together in a duo, taking it a step further actually wouldn't make much difference.

As long as it wasn't truly substantial, then there really wouldn't be much difference, right?

Thinking of this, Chi Wanwan made up her mind.

…

Much later, Li Zhiyan returned home to rest.

Xiao Ting Bao quickly snuck into Li Zhiyan's room.

However, since she had class tomorrow, Xiao Ting Bao didn't plan on making a fuss.

“Baby.”

“Why hasn’t Mom been coming home often lately?”

“I miss her…”

Li Zhiyan looked at Xiao Ting Bao, who greatly missed Zhao Manman, and for a moment, he didn't know what to say.

After all, Zhao Manman didn't want to come back.

He couldn't do anything about it; anyway, Zhao Manman was doing well outside.

Now he had Chi Wanwan to accompany him.

“Maybe Mom likes a free and easy life.”

“After all, she doesn’t have much to do now, and if we make her come back, she’d be bored.”

“It’s enough for us to know she’s doing well.”

Ji Zhiting also thought it made sense, then she threw herself into Li Zhiyan’s arms.

She greedily sniffed the scent on Li Zhiyan’s body.

“Baby, why does your scent feel so familiar?”

“It’s like…”

Li Zhiyan kissed her on the cheek.

“You’re with me every day, how could it not be familiar?”

…

“This is also…”

After Ji Zhiting proactively kissed Li Zhiyan, she left Li Zhiyan’s room.

She still had school tomorrow.

The next afternoon, while Li Zhiyan was on the rooftop enjoying the breeze, he saw a message from Xu Xuanxuan.

Xu Xuanxuan: “Mr. Li, are you free? I’d like to see you.”

Li Zhiyan replied to her.

…

At this moment, Xu Xuanxuan was working at the bank.

During this time, she had already realized in her heart that she wanted to agree to Li Zhiyan's conditions.

Although she was a goddess beyond reach in the eyes of ordinary people, in front of Li Zhiyan, she was simply too insignificant.

She felt she had no presence at all.

She should firmly grasp Li Zhiyan.

Otherwise, her position might truly move away from her.

With a nervous heart, Xuanxuan continued to reply to Li Zhiyan.

Xu Xuanxuan: “Then when can we meet?”

Li Zhiyan: “Today, I’m free. I’ll take you to the winery to try some newly arrived red wine.”

“I’ll have someone pick you up.”

Now, Li Zhiyan also had some knowledge of red wine.

Of course, he only drank it when he was in the mood.

Xu Xuanxuan: “Then I’ll wait for you here.”

Soon, Li Zhiyan's rolls-royce stopped at the doorstep.

Xu Xuanxuan, regardless of it being working hours, walked out in her professional attire.

Li Zhiyan looked at the distant river view.

However, he felt a bit bored; Chi Wanwan had returned to Nanjiang.

And he hadn't made any breakthroughs with Wu Yuexian, not even keeping the Peace Elite mobile game from before.

Xiao Ting Bao and Zhou Mengmeng had been busy with their studies recently.

Li Zhiyan's most frequent interaction was with Hu Mengke.

However, too frequent interaction would certainly feel a bit tiresome.

Although, Hu Mengke was many people's goddess.

…

When Xu Xuanxuan arrived at Li Zhiyan's river-view villa, she was completely stunned.

Her family background was already quite impressive, yet in front of Li Zhiyan, it seemed so insignificant.

Upon entering the villa, she saw Li Zhiyan waiting for her on the sofa.

And all the luxurious things inside the villa made Xu Xuanxuan feel as if she were in a dream.

This was truly a wealthy family, wasn't it?

“Mr. Li, your new house is truly magnificent.”

At this moment, Xu Xuanxuan also felt a sense of having her eyes opened.

“Xuanxuan.”

“Let’s go out.”

Xu Xuanxuan nodded, then looked at her professional attire.

She then asked, “Do I need to change my clothes?”

“I left in a hurry today and didn’t have time to change.”

Li Zhiyan, however, thought professional attire was quite interesting.

“No need to change, this outfit is fine. Professional attire is actually quite interesting.”

“The main thing is that the core black stockings and high heels are there.”

Hearing Li Zhiyan mention black stockings and high heels, Xu Xuanxuan couldn't help but feel a bit relieved.

She had felt last time that Li Zhiyan seemed to have a good impression of her black stockings, so she had been wearing them recently.

Now that she had Li Zhiyan's affirmation, Xu Xuanxuan felt a wave of relief.

Fortunately, he liked her attire.

After leaving the house with Xu Xuanxuan, Li Zhiyan leisurely sat in the back seat of the rolls-royce, while Xu Xuanxuan beside him felt an unprecedented sense of nervousness.

Neither she nor Li Zhiyan were children; in fact, when she took the initiative to come over this time, both of them understood without needing to say anything.

Many things would naturally follow.

“How do you feel about your work recently?”

Li Zhiyan’s casual question made Xu Xuanxuan feel very warm inside.

In reality, many people usually asked her this, but she couldn't be bothered to respond to those men.

However, Li Zhiyan’s single word of concern touched Xu Xuanxuan deeply.

“Mr. Li, my work is quite easy.”

Speaking of work, Xu Xuanxuan couldn't help but think of the promotion.

Now, thinking about it, she hadn't actually sacrificed anything.

Li Zhiyan was young and handsome, and his wealth and background far exceeded her imagination.

Being with him might be her honor.

Moreover, she had also gained the opportunity for future promotion.

It was truly difficult to find a bank branch manager as young as herself.

Thinking of this, Xu Xuanxuan's heart was filled with nothing but anticipation.

“That’s good. If work is easy, we can often go out and have fun in the future.”

Hearing this, Xu Xuanxuan also felt very happy.

“Of course, in the future, I hope to see Mr. Li often.”

Looking at her black stockings, Xu Xuanxuan said somewhat shyly, “I will.”

The two chatted…

They arrived at the private winery, and a waiter greeted them into the winery.

“Today, we must have a good few drinks and not return until we’re drunk.”

Li Zhiyan said, looking at Xu Xuanxuan's black-stockinged beautiful legs.

He knew that a coconut-tree type beauty like Xu Xuanxuan was indeed rare now.

She and Hu Mengke, among others, had a different kind of charm.

…

Not long after, four bottles of red wine, each worth over 500,000 yuan, were brought up.

After Li Zhiyan casually opened the wine with a corkscrew, he filled his own glass and Xu Xuanxuan’s glass, who was sitting not far away.

Although the wine was very expensive, for Li Zhiyan now, it was nothing.

Xu Xuanxuan proactively sat beside Li Zhiyan and then slowly leaned closer.

“Mr. Li, I’ve thought clearly about what we discussed before.”

“Everything is up to you…”

After Xu Xuanxuan said this, she felt a sense of relief.

Perhaps, this was what she had always wanted to do, but just hadn’t said it before.

Li Zhiyan picked up his wine glass, looked at Xu Xuanxuan’s beautiful legs in black stockings, then took a sip.

He then fed Xu Xuanxuan the wine.

Although Xu Xuanxuan had no experience, she did not resist at all.

She responded very proactively to Li Zhiyan, afraid of doing anything wrong that might displease him.

Everything that followed happened naturally.

…

Much later, Li Zhiyan returned to the villa, and at the bank, Xu Xuanxuan's pretty face was flushed.

She realized that there were truly many amazing things in this world.

It was just that she hadn't known what was going on before.

But when the door to a new world opened, Xu Xuanxuan knew that everything could not go back.

Li Zhiyan was indeed the person she admired most; he was truly terrifying.

Next, she only needed to wait for Sun Biao to get promoted, and then she could take over his position.

Someone her age would normally never achieve this much.

All of this was because of Li Zhiyan…

…

In the villa, Li Zhiyan was also savoring the recent events.

It had to be said, coconut-tree type beauties were fundamentally different from other beauties.

“I hope things go smoothly from now on.”

Time passed very quietly like this for a while.

Li Zhiyan also frequently traveled back to the past.

His cash flow was also increasing rapidly.

Wherever there was an opportunity to make money, he was constantly looking for it.

The weather gradually turned cold.

One evening, as Li Zhiyan was about to return to the past, he received a call from President Wang.

“Mr. Li… long time no see.”

President Wang was clearly a bit reserved.

This Mr. Li’s background was truly astonishingly strong.

Although there were many things he couldn't figure out, he knew that even his own father was just a small potato in front of this Mr. Li Zhiyan.

“President Wang.”

“Is there something?”

Now, Li Zhiyan’s phone had acquired some new contacts, such as President Wang, Ma Yunteng, and Teacher Ma…

“I’m planning to visit the Magic City recently. I wonder if I could see you?”

“If you’re free, you can come find me. I’ll buy you a couple of drinks.”

Li Zhiyan did not refuse.

Hearing this, President Wang felt very honored.

His words betrayed some excitement.

President Wang clearly remembered the various terrifying backgrounds Li Zhiyan had displayed in the past.

They were so formidable.

After chatting with President Wang for a while, Li Zhiyan realized that the timeline of that space-time was indeed very chaotic compared to the real world.

In President Wang's memory, he knew himself.

However, in Su Jinan’s memory, there was only Li Zhiyan from over a decade ago.

This problem was too complex, and Li Zhiyan couldn’t be bothered to think about it.

After all, it involved two intersecting space-times, and he couldn't fully understand the specific causality.

Anyway, after his last trip to Yan City with Xiao Li, his current background was already enough for him to do anything.

He simply didn't need to consider so many things.

Then…

Li Zhiyan returned to the past again.

When he arrived at the bar opened by Xiao Li, Xiao Li quickly came to Li Zhiyan’s side.

“Brother Li, Wang Xingxing has already approached me…”

“I think we can get Mi Tuan.”

Hearing this, Li Zhiyan couldn't help but feel a bit excited.

After acquiring WeChat, the thing he most cared about was Mi Tuan, which had an astonishing market value, nearly reaching ten trillion.

“Contact him and tell him to come to Magic City.”

Xiao Li immediately called Wang Xingxing.

Soon, Wang Xingxing’s excited voice rang out.

“Are you really Mr. Li?”

At this moment, Wang Xingxing, who was near Magic City, felt as if he was dreaming.

Recently, Zhiyan Investment could be said to have risen to prominence in the investment circle.

And that young man named Li Zhiyan…

Was even more terrifying.

How many entrepreneurs now wanted Li Zhiyan to invest in them.

Even Ma Yunteng actively offered shares to Li Zhiyan.

All for the sake of obtaining Li Zhiyan's resources.

Today, Li Zhiyan actually called him.

"It's me. Come to Magic City. We'll talk about investing in your Meituan."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xingxing nearly jumped up in excitement.

Then, he immediately said, "I'm near Magic City. Just tell me a location, and I can be there in two hours."

After Xiao Li spoke…

Wang Xingxing quickly set off.

…

"Brother Li, it's done."

Putting down the phone, Xiao Li's heart was also filled with anticipation.

This matter was finally going to have a result.

"How is the acquisition of stocks from those internet companies recently?"

Li Zhiyan inquired.

He was genuinely very concerned about this matter.

"We've been continuously acquiring them. The shares thrown out by those individual investors who sold them have basically all come into our hands."

"As long as there's enough time."

"I believe the number of acquired shares will definitely be very considerable."

"Oh, and I also found out about Liu Qiangdong."

"He is currently operating Jingxi."

"However, Jingxi is currently just a small shop."

"If I hadn't had someone investigate for a long time, I wouldn't have found him."

Li Zhiyan thought for a moment and said, "Regarding Liu Qiangdong, you can proactively contact him."

"It's best to leave the matters of Jingxi to him to handle."

"These internet company bosses, who can fight their way out among so many enterprises."

"All have their own outstanding qualities."

"When people can be used…"

"Try to keep them as much as possible; giving up some shares is worth it."

"As much as possible, let Liu Qiangdong be the boss of Jingxi."

Xiao Li thought for a moment and said, "Leave the matter of getting to know Liu Qiangdong to me."

"Anyway, we'll discuss the subsequent investment matters when you arrive."

Li Zhiyan felt that at this moment.

He was growing very fast…

In the future, he could also gradually relax.

The two of them chatted.

Unconsciously, time passed quickly.

The bodyguard at the door led Wang Xingxing in.

Wang Xingxing looked like a programmer at first glance.

However, his eyes held a glint of intelligence.

"Mr. Li, Li Guan Jia…"

Wang Xingxing stepped forward, his eyes filled with humility.

Even big shots like Ma Yunteng and Teacher Ma.

Were nothing in front of Mr. Li, let alone himself, the boss of a small company.

"Mr. Wang, please have a seat."

Xiao Li had someone open a bottle of wine, looking at the expensive Ace of Spades.

Wang Xingxing's heart felt very uneasy.

Having studied abroad, he had seen a bit of the world.

However, Li Zhiyan's background was too terrifying.

"Mr. Li, you are much younger than I imagined."

Xiao Li looked at Wang Xingxing.

"You're here this time to seek my investment. What are your thoughts?"

Wang Xingxing said very seriously, "That's right. I'm here this time to ask you to invest in my Meituan."

"Before this, Sequoia Capital had already approached me."

"They plan to take thirty percent of Meituan's shares."

"However, I would prefer to give you thirty percent of Meituan's shares."

Wang Xingxing knew that Li Zhiyan was definitely the most suitable person to invest in him.

The God of Futures of Magic City…

His financial strength was beyond doubt.

But what Wang Xingxing valued most was Li Zhiyan's background.

Following Li Zhiyan, Meituan's future would definitely not be a concern.

He could save himself too many troubles…

After all, doing business, if it could be more convenient, would certainly bring infinite benefits.

Following Li Zhiyan clearly offered a better future.

"Thirty percent, that's a bit too little."

Li Zhiyan sat there, shaking his head.

Thirty percent of Meituan's future was already a market value of trillions.

But…

According to the conditions he held in his hands now.

Thirty percent of the equity was too little.

"This… is it still too little…?"

Wang Xingxing didn't expect Li Guan Jia's appetite to be so big.

"How about this, I want ninety percent of the shares."

Upon hearing this share…

Wang Xingxing almost wanted to refuse on the spot.

This was basically a wholly-owned controlling stake; Meituan would be completely out of his control.

However, Li Zhiyan's next words.

Slowly calmed him down.

"Mr. Wang should also know that Meituan hasn't found a turning point for profitability yet."

"There are many internet companies, but if they can't find a turning point for profitability."

"Then only a dead end awaits Mr. Wang."

"Although Sequoia Capital will invest, how long can the money they give last for Meituan to burn?"

Wang Xingxing felt very disappointed.

Indeed, although he had worked hard for a long time.

Meituan had not yet found a turning point for profitability.

Now, as soon as he woke up, he was burning money every day.

He didn't know when such days would end.

Who knew how long it would last.

"What you said is indeed true. I haven't found a way to profit yet, but I believe it will be possible in the future."

Li Zhiyan affirmed his words.

"I believe you on that point, but Mr. Wang should know that capital is short-sighted and bloodthirsty."

"Most capital cannot provide Mr. Wang with long-term support."

"But we are different."

"Although Zhiyan Investment asks for more."

"It can provide you with long-term stable financial support."

Hearing this, Wang Xingxing knew that Li Zhiyan was not lying.

Zhiyan Investment might lack everything, but it would never lack money.

"I believe Mr. Wang should know about WeChat, right?"

Under Tencent's vigorous promotion, WeChat was becoming popular very quickly now.

Ma Yunteng had woken up regretting it countless times in his dreams.

However, being able to win over Li Zhiyan.

That was enough…

"I know about that…"

"WeChat is a very popular instant messaging social platform now. I also have WeChat on my phone."

Wang Xingxing took out his knock-off phone.

After unlocking it, he showed Li Zhiyan his WeChat.

"If you agree to my terms, I can use WeChat to help you promote Meituan in the future."

This news…

Made Wang Xingxing's heart feel a burst of wild joy.

How terrifying WeChat's traffic would be in the future was already foreseeable.

With WeChat's current success, it would probably become a communication tool comparable to QQ in the future.

If WeChat helped him promote Meituan.

Then Meituan would definitely have a great future.

"How about this, I'll give you a price, and then an annual salary."

Li Zhiyan said, looking at Wang Xingxing in front of him.

As Li Zhiyan's conditions were spoken.

Wang Xingxing completely lost control of himself.

He truly had no way to refuse these conditions.

"Li Guan Jia, I truly have no way to refuse your conditions. Mr. Li, from now on, you are my boss."

Wang Xingxing quickly pledged his loyalty.

The conditions Li Zhiyan offered were simply too excellent; if he didn't agree now, he would seem ungrateful.

Zhiyan Investment could choose to invest in him.

But it could also invest in other similar websites at any time.

With WeChat's resources…

His Meituan would probably disappear in the tide of the internet.

"Good, Mr. Wang, then let's have a few drinks."

Wang Xingxing, having received the investment and treatment, also enthusiastically toasted.

He drank it all down, without any hesitation.

…

After Wang Xingxing got drunk and went to the hotel to rest.

Xiao Li breathed a sigh of relief…

"This Meituan is finally taken down."

"Now, among the internet giants, we've taken down WeChat, and we've also taken down Meituan."

"Next is Liu Qiangdong's matter. Leave this person to me."

Li Zhiyan nodded…

With more cash in hand now.

Doing things became much more convenient. Xiao Li only needed to develop slowly, and everything would become very perfect.

After giving some instructions.

Li Zhiyan returned to reality again.

Time passed quickly, and the weather grew colder and colder.

Li Zhiyan's cash flow also reached tens of billions.

And his wealth was still continuously increasing.

Xu Xuanxuan's heart was filled with anticipation. At this rate.

Sun Biao would soon be transferred away.

And she would take over Sun Biao's position.

Achieving a life accomplishment she never even dared to fantasize about before.

"The weather is really getting colder and colder…"

Li Zhiyan stood on the observation deck; the river wind was truly very cold now.

Recently, he had tried hard to break through with Chi Wanwan.

But it remained at the D+ level.

The final progress was still too difficult.

During this period, Zhao Manman also came back a few times.

And during these times, Chi Wanwan was doing business outside.

"Next, Grandpa's 80th birthday is approaching."

While thinking about Grandpa's 80th birthday.

Li Zhiyan received a call from Wu Yuexian.

"Babe, come to the company…"

"Auntie called me to tell us to prepare to go home for Grandpa's 80th birthday."

"The opera troupe has already been hired."

Li Zhiyan didn't hesitate and drove his sports car towards Zhiyan Investment.

When he arrived at Wu Yuexian's office.

He saw that Liu Xiaoyun was also there.

"Sister Xiaoyun."

Liu Xiaoyun looked at Li Zhiyan, her heart still feeling very moved.

The longer she spent with Li Zhiyan, the more Liu Xiaoyun could feel his outstanding and extraordinary qualities.

His extremely confident demeanor.

She had truly never seen on anyone else.

"Babe, sit down…"

Wu Yuexian pulled Li Zhiyan to sit down.

"This time, Grandpa's 80th birthday happens to be on New Year's Day."

"All our relatives and friends will be there."

"This time, we really need to prepare a good birthday gift for Grandpa."

Li Zhiyan nodded.

Actually, when he and Wu Yuexian were kids and had nothing to do, they would also go to the countryside to play.

Grandpa didn't have much money, but he was very generous to them.

Now that Grandpa and Grandma were old…

He really should prepare a good birthday gift.

"What kind of gift do you think we should prepare?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Xiaoyun, who was beside them, said, "My gift is already prepared!"

"I'm buying Grandpa and Grandma a few new sets of clothes."

As Wu Yuexian's good best friend.

Liu Xiaoyun didn't want to miss Grandpa's 80th birthday this time.

Moreover…

Liu Xiaoyun felt that she seemed to have fallen in love with Li Zhiyan.

Opportunities like this to spend more time with Li Zhiyan.

She couldn't miss it no matter what.

Wu Yuexian looked at Liu Xiaoyun, who seemed like a little fangirl.

In her heart…

There was a strange feeling. This dead woman used to look down on Li Zhiyan.

She even disliked Li Zhiyan very much, but now she seemed like a different person towards Li Zhiyan.

Thinking about it made her feel very helpless.

She couldn't be in love with Li Zhiyan, could she?

As long as Li Zhiyan was willing, just a casual flirtation...

She would probably throw herself into his arms.

This brat, why is he so popular now?!

"Xiao Yan, I think what Grandpa and Grandma like most is a lively atmosphere."

"So let's invite more people to come."

"You know, when it comes to their children and grandchildren, they love to compare."

Li Zhiyan nodded...

He knew the customs of these old people; they spent their whole lives comparing themselves to others.

And at this age, they just loved a lively atmosphere.

Comparing their children and grandchildren to others.

These were all human nature.

"Alright then..."

"I'll invite more people to kowtow to Grandpa then."

"I'm sure Grandpa and Grandma will be very happy."

"Wu Yuexian, what gift are you planning to give?"

Wu Yuexian said, "Of course, I'll make clothes for the two of them."

"I can make so many clothes now."

Li Zhiyan felt very warm inside.

He knew very well...

Wu Yuexian had always treated his family as her own.

"But... it's been so long since I've seen my cousins."

Li Zhiyan thought of his cousins.

He missed them very much.

However, he was truly grateful that Wu Yuexian had been by his side throughout his childhood.

When they were young, his cousins' families all had at least two children.

Only he was an only child.

"Thank you so much, Wu Yuexian..."

Hearing this, Wu Yuexian also asked with some confusion, "Thank me for what?"

Li Zhiyan gently took Wu Yuexian's hand.

"Thank you for appearing in my life."

"If it weren't for you, my childhood would have been endless darkness."

An only child, facing strict parents alone—the thought made Li Zhiyan feel suffocated.

"At least you, Hanhan, have some conscience..."

Wu Yuexian gently stroked Li Zhiyan's head.

But in her heart, she couldn't help but recall some things.

Li Zhiyan always asked her to help him solve problems.

Fortunately, she had held onto her bottom line.

"Actually, when I was little, I really envied those who had siblings."

"The loneliness of an only child isn't something everyone can understand, but thankfully, I had you."

Saying this, Li Zhiyan gently hugged Wu Yuexian.

Looking at the two of them, whose relationship was so good.

Liu Xiaoyun suddenly understood why Wu Yuexian had been so good to Li Zhiyan before.

Their relationship...

It was truly inseparable.

"Alright, alright, no more hugging..."

"Let's talk about the birthday banquet."

Liu Xiaoyun also leaned closer.

The three of them started chatting.

"Anyway, I'll definitely prepare a good gift for this birthday banquet."

"Xiao Yan, you have to take me to have a good time in your hometown then."

"I haven't been to your hometown yet."

Speaking of it, Liu Xiaoyun felt a little regretful.

Although...

She was Wu Yuexian's classmate and best friend, she had never been to Wu Yuexian's hometown.

Because Wu Yuexian said that Li Zhiyan's parents were the strict type.

So she felt a little scared and didn't go.

"Don't worry, Sister Xiaoyun, I'll definitely take you to have a good time then."

"I'll take you to see all the places we've lived in."

Hearing this, Liu Xiaoyun felt warm inside.

Being able to know Li Zhiyan was truly too fortunate for her life.

"It's a pity..."

"There are no stars in the sky now; in the countryside at night, you could really see the entire Milky Way."

"I still remember when Wu Yuexian and I went to watch the watermelon patch when we were little."

Hearing Li Zhiyan talk about the watermelon patch.

Instantly, Wu Yuexian covered Li Zhiyan's mouth.

"Hanhan, don't say it!"

Recalling the past, Wu Yuexian felt very shy.

At that time, many people in the countryside grew watermelons.

In that era of poor quality and few surveillance cameras.

There were truly many watermelon thieves.

And she and Li Zhiyan often went to the fields with the elders to watch the watermelons.

Grandpa often patrolled with an iron shovel at night.

And she always hugged Li Zhiyan tightly to watch the stars because it was cold at night.

At that time, she felt especially happy.

But now, thinking about it, it was all embarrassing history.

Before Li Zhiyan and she had some things happen.

She still thought of it as a very happy memory.

But...

After that incident, Wu Yuexian felt that her relationship with Li Zhiyan had completely changed.

The memories had also completely changed.

Many things she didn't dare to think about now.

Liu Xiaoyun was extremely curious at this moment.

She wanted to know about the two of them's past.

However, Li Zhiyan was always tightly controlled by Wu Yuexian.

This meant Li Zhiyan had no chance to speak.

But thinking back to that time.

Now he felt like he had stood up...

...

After a long time...

Li Zhiyan went to his office.

Soon...

Hu Mengke, wearing Valentino and black stockings, walked over with a cup of water.

"Boss, you're finally here..."

Hu Mengke knew when Li Zhiyan arrived earlier.

But Li Zhiyan went to Wu Yuexian's office.

She knew very well that in this company, that woman was someone no one could afford to offend.

Just as she was wondering if Li Zhiyan would come to play games with her today.

Li Zhiyan came back...

This truly made her feel an unexpected surprise.

"I'm here..."

Li Zhiyan knew very well the principle of "let the secretary do the work."

Hu Mengke was usually very busy at the company.

She was already very tired; he should reward her well now that he was here.

Otherwise, he would be letting down her diligent work.

"Valentino is good."

After Li Zhiyan praised her.

He began to discuss the angles of Valentino with Hu Mengke.

...

And at this moment.

Zhao Manman had already returned to the villa.

She also knew that Li Zhiyan's grandfather's eightieth birthday was coming up.

Li Zhiyan was a very filial child.

From how he treated her.

Zhao Manman saw clearly that he had been very filial to her recently.

He was truly a good child.

So he would definitely attach great importance to this eightieth birthday.

Ji Mengting, who walked down from upstairs, also hugged Zhao Manman.

"Mom..."

"You're back, I really missed you."

Zhao Manman had been home less often recently, so Xiao Ting and Da Ting Bao saw Zhao Manman much less.

"Mom, I think my chance has come..."

At this moment, Ji Mengting was also very expectant.

She felt that this was a very good opportunity for her.

"Indeed..."

Zhao Manman took Ji Mengting's hand and sat down.

"Mom, the news of my divorce from Li Zhiyan has always been unknown to his family, except for Wu Yuexian."

"And Xiao Yan is a very filial person, so he definitely won't talk about the divorce at this time."

"So he should still bring me back for the New Year's eightieth birthday."

Ji Mengting analyzed...

She felt more and more hopeful that she could reconcile with Li Zhiyan...

As long as she had a chance to spend time with Li Zhiyan.

On long nights, if she wore black stockings.

Could he control himself...

As long as they could return to their previous state, things would be easy later.

Zhao Manman had a very complicated feeling in her heart.

Could it be that her family was ultimately inseparable from their bond with Li Zhiyan?

Zhao Manman really wanted to tell Ji Mengting that Li Zhiyan was already with Xiao Ting.

But looking at Ji Mengting's hopeful eyes.

She ultimately gave up on the idea.

She...

She really couldn't bring herself to say it.

Da Ting Bao was truly having a very difficult time now.

"Mom, do you think so?"

Looking at the expectant Ji Mengting.

Zhao Manman stroked Ji Mengting's face.

"Yes, you must seize this opportunity well."

"Seize the good opportunity to be with Li Zhiyan."

Zhao Manman's heart at this moment could be said to be complicated to the extreme.

"By the way, Mom, your complexion has really improved a lot. I think you must be in a good mood lately."

"You haven't fallen in love, have you?"

Zhao Manman pinched Ji Mengting's pretty face.

"You child, what nonsense are you talking about..."

...

Company.

After Li Zhiyan finished a game.

He then left the company.

Planning to go home...

After he left the company.

He found that Liu Xiaoyun was following behind him...

"Sister Xiaoyun, is something wrong?"

At this moment, Liu Xiaoyun's pretty face was flushed; she had discovered everything that had just happened.

She had completely not expected that Li Zhiyan actually...

"Nothing..."

Saying that, Liu Xiaoyun jogged back into the company.

Once in her office, Liu Xiaoyun lowered her head.

Countless thoughts filled her mind.

This kid was indeed a playboy.

But...

Anyone who could achieve what Li Zhiyan had must be a playboy.

If he truly only liked one person, that would be abnormal.

And...

Did this mean she also had a chance?

Liu Xiaoyun knew very well that although she was a goddess-level beauty.

There was still a gap compared to a super beauty like Wu Yuexian.

Under normal circumstances, Li Zhiyan would never be able to fancy her.

But what if it was under abnormal circumstances?

Liu Xiaoyun's heart gradually began to have some very strange thoughts.

...

After driving his supercar home.

Li Zhiyan saw Zhao Manman and Ji Mengting chatting.

"Mom, you're back."

Zhao Manman, wearing black stockings and Valentino, nodded.

"Xiao Yan... Grandpa's eightieth birthday is coming up."

"I'll go back with you."

Ji Mengting proactively stood up and walked forward.

She especially hoped to go back with Li Zhiyan.

Among Li Zhiyan's relatives and friends.

It had always been assumed that she was Li Zhiyan's wife.

They didn't know about their divorce.

And at this moment...

Li Zhiyan also found himself in a difficult position.

He somewhat regretted not having clarified the divorce earlier.

If he told his grandfather about the divorce during his eightieth birthday, or if his granddaughter-in-law wasn't present.

It seemed inappropriate no matter what.

"I'll definitely dress up beautifully and not embarrass you."

At this moment, Ji Mengting's beautiful eyes were full of anticipation.

Just then, Xiao Ting walked in from outside.

Hearing Ji Mengting's words, she felt very upset.