Luan Muyin sighed softly, but unlike Luan Xing, she wasn't so easygoing. She could only play the bad guy and break the pleasant atmosphere between the two wives by reminding them, "Ye Nan, I'm serious. With the attitude you and your grandfather showed against each other today, he might hold a grudge."
Luan Yenan didn't seem to care much. He removed the gauze from his hand, picked up the soup in front of him, and drank it without saying a word.
Luan Muyin also noticed the indifference in Luan Yenan's attitude. She added, "You offended him, and he wants revenge. He also wants to promote the newly returned Night Investigation team, and you are now somewhat famous in Beijing's social circles. Given this series of events, he is very likely to seize on the weakness of your entrepreneurial venture, crush your entrepreneurial hopes, and create a big buzz to welcome your cousin back."
Luan Yenan drank the last mouthful of soup and looked up at Luan Muyin.
“He will nip your ‘futile efforts’ in the bud. He has that kind of power. Even if the Laro family joins in, he can still find a way. I’m serious.” Luan Muyin said, her words a lesson learned through blood and tears, a mark left in her heart.
Luan Lizheng's usual tactic is to extinguish a child's hopes in order to make the child obedient.
Luan Muyin was treated this way by Luan Lizheng since she was a child. Although she was raised with all the resources available, she had no freedom whatsoever.
Therefore, she was well aware of how she would be treated if she didn't follow Luan Lizheng's ideas.
“Okay, Mom, don’t worry, I’ll take care of these things. I’ll also let Luo Yun know.” Luan Yennan replied, and even took out his phone in front of Luan Muyin to notify Luo Yun via voice.
Regarding Luan Lizheng's return to China, and his strange behavior after learning about their project.
Although Luan Yenan's condition was strange, his attitude was upright and he reminded Luo Yun to be careful, so Luan Muyin didn't say anything more and put her mind at ease for the time being.
Putting aside other things...
She's not as worried as she used to be.
Her previous understanding of Luan Yenan was still based on the past, that she could only get her graduation certificate by pulling strings.
If Luan Yecha takes over the "front end" after returning, Luan Yenan will naturally lose her place, and her future life will become difficult.
However, Luan Yenan is now a visiting professor at Beijing University and has also participated in a technology project called "blockchain". Just by looking at the code, you can tell how complex it is.
Since she has such skills, she will have no problem making a living with them in the future, so there is no need to worry anymore.
Luan Xing didn't care about work matters; he focused more on life. Looking at his wife and son, he smiled and asked, "Are you staying tonight? I've already had the room prepared for you."
Luan Yenan looked at Zuo Baixuan.
Luan Xing's eyes were full of sincere and friendly expectations, making it hard for Zuo Baixuan to refuse.
She nodded after only two seconds of hesitation: "It's no trouble for you."
"Why is Xuanxuan being so polite again? We're all family, what's the trouble? If the Wen family father and daughter wanted to stay overnight, it would be troublesome to prepare two guest rooms for them." Luan Muyin deliberately brought up the Wen family to make her stance clear.
Even if Luan Lizheng or Wen Fenghua had any marriage plans involving Luan Yenan, she would not agree.
She no longer wanted to be an accomplice in an arranged marriage.
Luan Yenan cut off the conversation, taking Zuo Baixuan's hand and saying, "We've eaten enough, shall we go for a walk with the dog?"
"Woof!" Pepper reacted faster than anyone else and very cleverly ran to fetch her dog leash and placed it next to Zuo Baixuan.
Zuo Baixuan was defeated by Hu Jiaofen's wit and laughed: "You little rascal, how could I possibly refuse you like this?"
"So you eat this kind, the kind that's done first and asked later?" Luan Yenan leaned closer to Zuo Baixuan and picked up the dog leash to put it on Pepper's head.
Zuo Baixuan poked Luan Yenan's face: "Don't try to act first and ask for permission later. Pepper is cute enough, but you can't."
"But I can't?" Luan Ye turned his head to the south.
There was no change in expression or tone; he simply asked Zuo Baixuan's last four words in a question. Zuo Baixuan, however, felt as if she was wavering.
“No, no! Not cute enough, so no.” Zuo Baixuan didn’t meet Luan Yennan’s gaze, snatched the dog leash, and stood up.
Then he was met with teasing looks from the two mothers. Feeling quite embarrassed, he greeted them and walked out.
Luan Yenan also stood up.
"Don't bully Xuanxuan!" Luan Muyin said.
Luan Yenan shrugged helplessly: "Mom, you really have no principles. Who are you bullying here?"
"Alright, alright, stop being so cheeky, let's go walk the dog." Luan Xing smiled and pushed Luan Ye Nan away.
Luan Yenan caught up with Zuo Baixuan and couldn't help but say, "Both mothers are on your side."
"You're on my side so I'll treat you well." Zuo Baixuan was very clear-headed.
Luan Yenan looked at Zuo Baixuan for a moment, then took the dog leash from her.
Zuo Baixuan didn't hesitate.
After leaving the villa, Zuo Baixuan looked around to make sure no one was there before asking, "It's obvious that the Wen family, or rather Wen Qing, wants to arrange a marriage between you. Aren't you tempted?"
"Why would I fall for her?" Luan Yenan's gaze fell on the street lamp beside him.
The streetlights shining in the darkness attracted many moths.
“If the Wen family and the Luo family help you at the same time, your project shouldn’t be easily thwarted by your grandfather.” Zuo Baixuan seemed to be explaining the pros and cons to Luan Yennan, but she felt a tightness in her chest. She attributed this frustration to the need to assess the stability of her future cooperation with Luan Yennan.
After thinking for a moment, Luan Yenan replied, "Thinking about it that way, I should arrange a marriage between Luo Yun and Wen Qing."
"Huh?" This answer surprised Zuo Baixuan.
Luan Yenan took out his phone with a serious expression and sent a voice message to Luo Yun: "Luo Yun, our project would be much safer if the Wen family helped us, so are you interested in marrying Wen Qing?"
Luo Yun replied almost instantly.
Are you crazy?!
"I got scolded." Luan Yenan held up his phone and pointed it at Zuo Baixuan.
Zuo Baixuan actually found Luan Yenan somewhat adorable at this moment.
Luan Yenan stopped under a street lamp that was flickering on and off.
This particular streetlight, however, did not attract swarms of moths, but a butterfly perched lightly on the railing.
In the flickering light, she looked at Zuo Baixuan and said, "I do have a problem. The doctor said we're 95% compatible. You've seen what's happened these past few times, so I have no choice but to accept you."
Zuo Baixuan's heartbeat also flickered and fluttered in the flickering light. She stared into Luan Yenan's eyes.
Those dark eyes reflected a reflection of himself, flickering and glowing.
"We're only a 95% match; you might find someone 100% more suitable for you."
"Won't."
"100% is greater than 95%".
"No, I think 95% is just right, and it's just right for you." Luan Yenan's eyes were fixed on Zuo Baixuan, his deep gaze seeming to devour her whole.
If she acts unilaterally and informs me later, it's not unacceptable.
This dangerous thought flashed through Zuo Baixuan's mind.
Zuo Baixuan blinked rapidly several times before she could banish this confusing thought from her mind.
She snatched the dog leash from Luan Yenan's hand and walked forward, saying, "Hurry up and walk the dog! How long are you going to walk it if you just stand here chatting?!"
Luan Yenan narrowed his eyes slightly, glanced back at the street lamp.
I don't know which voltage surged up and stabilized the lights, stopping the flickering.
The butterfly on the railing flew up and gently landed on the lamp.
Or perhaps, the flickering light earlier was just to scare away the moths.
"Woof!" Pepper stopped to remind Luan Yenan to follow.
Luan Yenan saw a person and a dog waiting for him ahead and slowly followed.
After dinner, I took my wife for a walk with the dog.
This scene was something I never even dreamed of in my previous life.
Surprisingly, it's kind of interesting.
...
When we returned to the villa after walking the dog.
Luan Xing had already prepared pajamas for the two of them in advance.
It's time to sleep together again.
A sense of tension still involuntarily crept over Zuo Baixuan's entire body.
Luan Xing didn't notice anything unusual, and simply relayed a message: "Go wash up and go to bed early. Mu Yin said that after breakfast tomorrow morning, she plans to take you to the company to show your faces."
The pajamas are the same two sets as last time.
“Sure, I’m free tomorrow morning, what about you?” Luan Yenan waved his hand over the conservative outfit, and only smiled when he saw Zuo Baixuan’s expression change slightly before returning to the nightgown he had been holding.
Zuo Baixuan bit her lip, took the pajamas, nodded and said, "I'm fine too."
"Then it's settled. You all should get some rest."
"Mom, can the stylist who washed my hair last time come back? She's really good at massaging heads, I'd like to get it done again," Luan Yenan said.
Zuo Baixuan felt somewhat grateful to Luan Yenan, who was perhaps intentionally avoiding her at this moment.
"Right! When Muyin and I have headaches, we go to her to relax. Her cooking skills are really top-notch. Why don't you let Xuanxuan try it too?" Luan Xing smiled and looked at Zuo Baixuan, extending an invitation.
"No need, I'll just take a shower in my room," Zuo Baixuan quickly declined.
Luan Yenan watched as Zuo Baixuan, clutching her pajamas, fled in panic, his eyes filled with amusement.
Luan Xing also found Zuo Baixuan's hopping up the stairs adorable and couldn't help but laugh. She looked at Luan Yenan and asked, "Xuanxuan gets shy so easily. Do you often bully her?"
Luan Yenan sighed, "Mom, why are you saying I bullied her again? You haven't seen how she bullied me. I'm still thinking about how to get back at her."
Luan Xing smiled deeply. Although she didn't quite believe Luan Ye Nan's explanation, she still attributed it to the fun between the two of them and stopped interrupting.
...
After returning to her room alone, Zuo Baixuan tidied herself up, lay down on the bed, and wrapped herself in the blanket in one smooth motion, finding a sense of security in the process.
Today's weather wasn't as terrifying as the thunderstorm of that day, and my relationship with Luan Yenan wasn't as tense as it had been that day.
My sense of security returned quickly, but my heartbeat still betrayed my nervousness.
Click.
The doorknob turned, and the door opened.
Thump, thump.
Zuo Baixuan could hear her own heartbeat, but she tried to relax her body as much as possible to avoid being teased by Luan Yenan again.