414: Whispers in the Sisters' Kitchen

That afternoon, Chen Yuqing brought Chen Haotian and the Nanny to Yushu City. After settling them in downstairs, she brought Chen Haotian upstairs.

When Chen Yuqing rang the doorbell, Lin Zifeng's family of three had just finished their nap and were sitting in the Living Room watching television.

Hearing the doorbell, Lin Zifeng walked to the door in a few steps and opened it.

Seeing that it was indeed Chen Yuqing and her son at the door, Lin Zifeng happily picked up Chen Haotian and said with a smile, "Yuqing, you're here! Come in!"

"You arrived a bit earlier than we expected."

Chen Yuqing nodded with a smile, closed the door, and looked at Ningning who was running over, saying, "Ningning, let me give you a hug."

Lin Yining obediently threw herself into Chen Yuqing's arms. Chen Yuxi looked at the two of them holding the children and said with a smile, "Sister, why didn't you call us in advance when you arrived?"

"So we could go downstairs to pick you up!"

"We're family, there's no need for that. It's not like I can't find the place. Why go through all that trouble?"

The two children asked to be put down. Chen Haotian handed a gift box containing a doll to Lin Yining, "Little sister, this is a gift I brought for you. See if you like it."

"No matter what kind of gift it is, as long as it's from my brother, I'll like it."

Lin Yining said happily as she took the gift box.

Hearing the conversation between the two children and seeing their closeness, all three adults smiled.

Chen Haotian helped Lin Yining open the gift box and took out the doll inside. The two siblings began playing in the Living Room.

The three adults sat on the sofa. Chen Yuxi poured a glass of water for Chen Yuqing and said, "Sister, have some water."

Chen Yuqing took the glass, took a few sips, and then said after putting it down, "Zifeng, have you made an appointment with that Chairman Li?"

"I've already communicated with her. She also wants to meet with you as soon as possible to discuss various cooperation matters between the scenic area and the Film and Television City."

"She said she can meet with you anytime, and the time and place are up to you."

"Since she's being so polite, let's pay her a visit. It shows we have good manners."

"I heard from Yuxi that she set up a branch in Yushu City. Let's go to their branch to talk about the cooperation," Chen Yuqing said after a moment of thought.

"Then when do you plan to meet her?" Lin Zifeng followed up.

"Let's set it for tomorrow morning. Zifeng, what do you think?" Chen Yuqing said after some deliberation.

Lin Zifeng nodded and said, "Then I'll communicate with her in a bit."

Then Chen Yuxi spoke up, "Sister, Hubby, I want to go with you to meet this Chairman Li too."

"I want to see what kind of girl she is—only twenty-five, two years younger than me, yet able to lead a company worth tens of billions."

"What's so special about that? Yuxi, don't forget, you're not only the Director of our company's Yushu City office, mainly responsible for the Yingjianzui Scenic Area, but also our company's second-largest shareholder and Vice General Manager!"

"Isn't it perfectly appropriate for you to discuss cooperation with her alongside me?" Chen Yuqing said as if it were a matter of course.

Hearing the conversation between The two sisters, Lin Zifeng remained silent. He couldn't help but think that Yanran didn't want to meet Yuxi to avoid revealing any flaws and causing trouble for him.

But if Yuxi wants to discuss cooperation with Yanran in her official capacity, neither he nor Yanran has any reason to refuse.

When I call Yanran later, I should let her have some mental preparation in advance.

Chen Yuqing and Chen Yuxi didn't notice the change in Lin Zifeng's state of mind. Having settled the matter, they changed the subject, and the three continued to chat over tea.

It wasn't until the sunset glow appeared outside the window that The two sisters stood up together and went to the kitchen to prepare dinner.

Only then did Lin Zifeng return to the bedroom and take out his phone to call Li Yanran.

The call was quickly answered by Li Yanran. She called out, "Secretary Lin," and then remained silent.

The reason she did this was because she knew Lin Zifeng was off today and didn't know the circumstances under which he was calling.

If there were others around Lin Zifeng, especially if Chen Yuxi was with him, she feared saying something she shouldn't and causing him trouble.

That's why she used Lin Zifeng's title and remained cautious.

Lin Zifeng understood her intention and said, "Yanran, Yuqing has arrived from the provincial capital."

"She and Yuxi are making dinner together. I'm calling you from the bedroom."

Hearing Lin Zifeng's words, Li Yanran on the other end breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Two women cooking for you together, doesn't that feel wonderful?"

"I can't talk to you for too long, let's get to the point."

"Yuqing has decided to visit your branch tomorrow morning to meet you, and Yuxi will be coming along."

"She's the Vice President of the company and the Director of the Yushu City office, primarily responsible for the Yingjianzui Scenic Area."

"So I have no reason to refuse her joining Yuqing to discuss cooperation with you."

"I've noticed that Yuxi suspects something about the relationship between us. You'll have to handle it carefully then!"

Lin Zifeng gave the news to Li Yanran concisely.

"Your wife is coming too? Well, it's fine. Although I don't want to meet her, it's unavoidable."

"I'll be staying in Yushu City most of the time in the future. We'll have to meet sooner or later, so let's just get it over with," Li Yanran said somewhat helplessly.

At the same time Lin Zifeng was calling Li Yanran, Chen Yuxi and Chen Yuqing were whispering in the busy kitchen.

"Sister, did you know? If my guess is correct, Zifeng and that Li Yanran have that kind of relationship."

Hearing Chen Yuxi's words, Chen Yuqing's hand washing vegetables paused. She looked outside the kitchen and then lowered her voice, "Is what you're saying true, Yuxi? Do you have any evidence?"

"I don't have evidence, but I'm absolutely certain."

"Zifeng spent three months studying at the Central Party School, and many weekends were spent with Li Yanran and the others."

"Zifeng saved their lives, so it's only natural they'd want to repay him. There are many ways to repay a debt of gratitude, but what about this Li Yanran?"

"Within a week of Zifeng's return, she, a young lady from the Beijing circle, rushed all the way to Yushu City."

"She even set up a branch in Yushu City in advance, and once she came, she didn't leave."

"Tell me, why would the boss of a tens-of-billions company need to be stationed at a branch for a long time, even if they were investing in Yushu City?"

"With communication being so advanced nowadays, can't she manage things remotely?"

"Aren't the headquarters' operations more important than a branch? I don't believe someone capable of running such a large company wouldn't know where the business priorities lie."

"The only reason is that there's someone in Yushu City she can't bear to leave, and that person couldn't be anyone but Zifeng," Chen Yuxi said with a look of absolute certainty.