65: Chapter 65 Su Nianyao makes a phone call to Chen Fan

Jiangcheng Foreign Language University, Girls' Dormitory 302.

The air was filled with the scent of expensive cosmetics. Ruan Xintian sat in front of the vanity, holding a limited-edition lipstick in her hand, looking through the mirror at Su Nianyao, who was tidying up her desk.

"Nianyao," Ruan Xintian turned around, her tone tinged with a bit of probing, "Are you free this Friday? Gao Wen... the one whose family runs Xingyao Group, she heard about your situation and wants to visit Longwan No. 1 with me on Friday."

Xingyao Group, with assets of nearly 100 billion, was a giant that ranked among the best in the Jiangcheng business circle.

Su Nianyao's movements paused.

If it were in the past, hearing that a rich second-generation of this level wanted to come hang out with her, she would probably have been so nervous that her palms would be sweating. But now, the first thing that popped into her mind was what Chen Fan had said to her in the car that day:

"Daughter, remember this. Connections, essentially, are just value exchanges. When you have the strength, connections will grow legs and run to you on their own."

Gao Wen wanting to go to Longwan No. 1 wasn't because she wanted to be sisters with Su Nianyao, but because she wanted to see that legendary mysterious "Mr. Chen" who had swallowed up Tiansheng Group overnight.

This was an opportunity. An opportunity to enter the top circles and help her dad expand his connections.

"Sure." Su Nianyao smiled, not agreeing immediately, "But Longwan No. 1 is my dad's territory after all, and I only just moved in, so I have to ask him if it's convenient."

As she spoke, in front of Ruan Xintian, she took out her phone and dialed the number saved as "Old Chen".

...

In Yunzhou, inside the Ferrari.

Chen Fan glanced at the caller ID, his mouth stretching from ear to ear. He connected his phone to the car's Bluetooth and pressed the answer button.

"Hello, daughter! Did you miss Dad?"

The voice came out through the Harman Kardon speakers, carrying an unconcealable air of triumph.

Beside him, Su Wanqing was touching up her makeup in the mirror on the sun visor. Hearing this "daughter," the powder puff in her hand paused for a moment; she didn't speak, just listened quietly.

"Dad, I have something to report to you." Su Nianyao's voice came through, "My roommate Ruan Xintian, and Gao Wen from Xingyao Group, want to come to our house on Friday to visit Longwan No. 1. Is it convenient?"

Chen Fan held the steering wheel with one hand, smiling even more happily.

"What's inconvenient about that?" Chen Fan glanced at Su Wanqing beside him, his tone overbearing, "Nianyao, remember this. Longwan No. 1 is your home, and you are the hostess there. In the future, you decide who to bring back and how many people to bring back; you don't need to ask me for permission."

"Even if you want to throw a big party for hundreds of people at home and tear the roof off, as long as you're happy, Dad will cover it for you."

On the other end of the line, Su Nianyao felt warm inside. Is this what it feels like to be favored? It's so good.

"Got it, Dad, you're the best!" Su Nianyao acted spoiled.

"By the way, since you called, I'll tell you a secret." Chen Fan suddenly lowered his voice, as if he were about to say something like a state secret, "Turn off the speakerphone first."

Su Nianyao was stunned, then quickly covered the receiver and pressed the phone to her ear: "It's off, it's off, go ahead, Dad."

"Ahem." Chen Fan cleared his throat, his tone filled with a desire for the whole world to know, "Just now, your mom, who is as stubborn as a donkey, has been handled by me!"

"Ah?!" Su Nianyao screamed, startling Ruan Xintian, who was applying nail polish, causing her hand to shake and red polish to smear on her finger.

"Really?! Mom agreed?!"

"Absolutely." Chen Fan glanced at Su Wanqing, who was blushing like an apple beside him, looking smug, "Not only did she agree, but I also bought her a whole set of new gear. This weekend, I'll try my best to pack her up and bring her to Jiangcheng to give you all a surprise!"

"That's amazing! Old Chen, you're the best!" Su Nianyao jumped up and down in excitement, her eyes instantly turning red.

This day, she and her brother had waited a full nineteen years.

The family of four was finally going to be reunited.

"Alright, don't get too excited, keep it low-key." Chen Fan chuckled, "That's it for now, see you this weekend."

Hanging up the phone, Su Nianyao took a few deep breaths to suppress the urge to run out and sprint a few laps.

She turned around and looked at the curious Ruan Xintian, a bright smile on her face: "Xintian, I'm sorry. This Friday probably won't work."

"Ah? Uncle didn't agree?" Ruan Xintian was a bit disappointed.

"No." Su Nianyao shook her head, her eyes shining, "It's that my parents are coming over. We're having a family gathering this week, so it's not convenient to host outsiders. How about we reschedule to next weekend?"

"Parents?" Ruan Xintian keenly caught the keyword, and then her eyes lit up, "You mean that mysterious Uncle Chen and Auntie are both coming?"

"Yes."

"Then we must reschedule!" Ruan Xintian was even more excited than Su Nianyao, "Such a big day for a family reunion definitely shouldn't be disturbed. Let's do next week! I'll tell Gao Wen too, and let her prepare a gift for the meeting."

Just as the two were chatting enthusiastically, Li Jing, who had been huddled on her bed pretending to sleep, suddenly pulled back the curtain and poked her head out.

"Um... Nianyao." Li Jing had a fawning smile on her face, her eyes flickering, "Since Uncle and Auntie are coming, shouldn't I stay in the dorm to help this weekend? I can cook, and I'm good at makeup, so I could help Auntie with her makeup or something..."

Ever since she found out Su Nianyao was a top-tier rich second-generation, Li Jing's guts had turned green with regret. She had been trying to find a chance to repair their relationship for the past few days, and now, upon hearing about this wealthy family gathering, her mind immediately became active.

Being able to enter Longwan No. 1, even if just to serve tea and water, might mean running into a few rich young masters, or getting to show her face in front of Chen Fan; would she still need to worry about a job in the future?

The air in the dorm suddenly went quiet for two seconds.

Ruan Xintian turned her head, the smile on her face instantly vanishing, replaced by the coldness and aloofness unique to a rich young lady.

"Li Jing, we are talking about private matters." Ruan Xintian said nonchalantly while wiping the paint off her finger with a makeup remover pad, "And Longwan No. 1 has dozens of servants, Michelin three-star chefs, and a professional styling team. Do you think they need your help?"

Although these words didn't contain any dirty language, they were extremely insulting.

Li Jing's face instantly turned the color of a pig's liver: "I... I just meant well..."

"Meant well?"

The dorm door was pushed open, and another roommate, Bai Xue, walked in carrying some books. She had heard the gist of it at the door, and now she directly delivered another blow: "Li Jing, give it a rest. A couple of days ago you were telling the dorm next door that Nianyao was a nouveau riche, and now you want to go be a nanny for them? The speed at which you change your face, even a Sichuan opera master would have to take you as their teacher."

"You!" Li Jing was exposed, feeling both ashamed and angry, tears welling up in her eyes.

She glanced at the indifferent Su Nianyao, then at the disdainful Ruan Xintian and Bai Xue, and finally, gritting her teeth, grabbed her bag and rushed out of the dorm.

The door was slammed shut.

"What kind of person is she, really." Bai Xue threw her books on the table, "How come I didn't realize she was so disgusting before?"

Ruan Xintian put down the makeup remover pad, walked to Su Nianyao's side, and lowered her voice: "Nianyao, do you want me to have my uncle transfer her away? My uncle is the vice principal; he can find any excuse to change her dorm. Having someone like this in front of us every day is too disgusting."

Su Nianyao looked at the tightly closed door and was silent for a moment.

Chen Fan's teachings flashed through her mind: Either don't offend people, or offend them thoroughly; don't leave any future trouble.

Getting rid of Li Jing would indeed be peaceful. But is it worth using a favor for such a small matter and offending a narrow-minded villain?

The current Li Jing is like a buzzing fly; although annoying, she poses no substantial threat.

"Forget it." Su Nianyao shook her head, a magnanimous smile appearing on her face, "There's no need to bother your uncle for this. Besides..."

She glanced at Li Jing's empty bed and said meaningfully: "Keeping her is fine too. It's like a mirror, constantly reminding me that such people exist in this world, so I won't be taken advantage of when I enter society."

Ruan Xintian was stunned for a moment, and then a bit more admiration appeared in her eyes as she looked at Su Nianyao.

This is a real top-tier socialite. Neither arrogant nor impatient, with both means and breadth of mind. Compared to Su Nianyao, her own spoiled young lady temper from before was simply ridiculously childish.

"Alright, I'll listen to you." Ruan Xintian linked arms with Su Nianyao, "Shall we go eat now? To celebrate Uncle and Auntie reuniting, my treat tonight!"

"Not tonight." Su Nianyao picked up her phone and quickly edited a WeChat message, "I have to go find my brother. Such big good news, I have to tell him in person, and by the way... discuss some big things."

"Big things?"

"Yeah." Su Nianyao put her phone in her pocket, a glimmer of excitement flashing in her eyes, "About the big thing of how to turn 'Mom and Dad' into 'legal husband and wife'."

...

Downstairs at the Jiangcheng University boys' dormitory.

Su Muyang had just returned from his part-time job and was preparing to grab a bite at the cafeteria when his phone vibrated.

【Nianyao: Brother! Come to "Jiangnanchun" quickly! Mom has been handled by Dad! Tonight we have to carefully plan how to turn this raw rice into cooked rice!】

Looking at this message, Su Muyang's usually cold and stern face rarely showed a trace of astonishment, which immediately turned into wild joy.

He put away his phone and turned to walk towards the car model parked on the side of the road.

Tonight's meal must be eaten. And, it has to be eaten with some significance.

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