She had heard about it at the old high-end hotel; he had been blacklisted by the entire industry after offending some powerful figures.
The main reason is that those hotels themselves dare not offend these people with influence, and therefore dare not hire these people who have done wrong.
But would you really be banned for using the wrong teaware?
That's really demanding.
The Luan family once had two difficult people to deal with: Luan Lizheng and Luan Yenan.
Most of the servants found Luan Yenan more difficult to deal with because she was crazy and prone to throwing tantrums for no reason.
But only the older servants knew that these were just the surface-level difficulties. Being scolded, beaten, or even fired was not so bad.
Luan Lizheng's difficulty to deal with is hidden in the shadows, leaving no room for maneuver. Once you cross the line, a single glance could ruin your future.
"Mr. Luan has come out of his house. Everyone, get ready." Someone came over and delivered the message.
The older man immediately pulled the younger man toward the kitchen.
At this moment, Luan Xing came down from the second floor wearing a simple cheongsam.
Luan Muyin also came out of the study on the second floor and saw Luan Xing on the stairs. She smiled and said, "You changed your flight back. You must be so tired. Why don't you rest a little longer and sleep a little longer? I'll wake you up later."
“You always say you’ll wake me up later, but when have you ever actually done it? You even turn off my alarm. And do you think I can sleep right now? Dad’s coming.” Luan Xing said, a dark glint in her eyes.
Although everyone told her that Luan Lizheng had doted on her when he adopted her, she had never felt any so-called fatherly love since she woke up from her serious illness.
Even after marrying Luan Muyin, they did not have another child due to both physical and psychological reasons, which made Luan Lizheng even more dissatisfied.
Furthermore, with the strained relationship between Luan Yenan and Luan Muyin, Luan Lizheng stopped visiting the villa frequently and focused all his attention on Luan Muyin's younger sister's home.
Luan Muyin thought this was a good thing, since they had no interest in dealing with disputes among wealthy families or various treacherous business disputes anyway.
They were completely forced into this position.
She prefers to live a carefree life, making a living with her skills.
Seeing how seriously Luan Xing was taking it now, Luan Muyin felt that she also had her faults.
"It's also my fault. If I were more successful, you wouldn't have to put up with Dad's attitude." Luan Muyin said, hugging Luan Xing who was coming down the stairs.
Luan Xing burst out laughing.
Hearing the laughter, Luan Muyin said seriously, "What's wrong? What are you laughing at? I'm serious. I often think that if I really had the ability to take full control, I wouldn't be held back by the few veterans left behind by Dad at the company. I would also have more say at home. Then you wouldn't have to suffer any grievances."
"I'm laughing at you for thinking about these things. I see you busy with work every day, and you're even losing hair because of it. Look at me, the one you've been supporting. Who's really the one who's suffering more?" Luan Xing smiled as she tidied Luan Muyin's hair, noticing a few gray hairs at her temples.
The standard of living in wealthy families is certainly high.
She eats and drinks the best, and even takes the most expensive health supplements, but even so, Luan Muyin's hair is still dry and sparse. Her long hair can hardly be grown back, and it gets shorter and shorter with each cut. Now she can only tie it into a small bun at the back of her head.
In contrast, Luan Xing has a low hairline, jet-black and shiny hair, and looks to be in good health.
I've been traveling these past few days and I've gotten a healthy tan, a bit darker than before.
Seeing this, Luan Muyin smiled with relief.
She was afraid of upsetting Luan Xing, so she felt relieved as well as Luan Xing was at ease. She reached out and touched the top of Luan Xing's head.
"Woof!"
A short, sharp bark from the dog outside the door startled everyone inside.
"Pepper, don't be rude!" Luan Xing pulled Luan Muyin and quickly walked out.
Luan Lizheng had never been interested in this German Shepherd whose coat color didn't look very pure. He always thought of it as just a guard dog that was dispensable.
If offended, it becomes useless even for guarding the house.
The two breathed a sigh of relief after they rushed out.
The person at the door is not Luan Lizheng.
Instead, they were two graceful young women.
Luan Yenan and Zuo Baixuan were standing in the sunlight, wearing matching dresses.
The two long dresses were carefully designed and selected. Luan Yenan's dark dress featured moon elements, while Zuo Baixuan's light-colored dress featured sun elements.
It corresponds to "night" and "day".
It's not a custom-made item, but it carries the unique characteristics of the two of them.
The modified and re-tailored pattern fits the body perfectly.
Pepper was wagging its tail at Luan Yenan's legs, the tail occasionally flicking against the diagonally cut hem of her skirt, causing the skirt to sway with the movement of its tail.
Luan Yenan, holding Zuo Baixuan's hand, saw the two mothers who had rushed out and turned around to greet them: "Mom, Mom."
Zuo Baixuan and her two mothers both knew that when Luan Yenan addressed someone as "Mom," he was actually calling Luan Xing, and when he addressed someone as "Old Mom," he was actually calling Luan Muyin.
Although it was a bit strange, no one minded.
Luan Muyin even thought that her mother sounded much better than that rude old woman, and was also much more approachable.
Luan Xing looked at the young couple with loving eyes.
Zuo Baixuan, who was lifting her loose skirt and stroking Pepper's head, also stood up straight and sweetly took Luan Yenan's hand: "Mom, Mommy, we've come to see you. We didn't know what to bring, so we brought some small cakes when we passed by the venue. We don't know if they'll suit your tastes."
Luan Yenan was carrying a small cake.
With a slightly helpless smile, he looked at Zuo Baixuan.
Buying the small cakes was entirely Zuo Baixuan's decision.
They said that it was already very impolite of them to go home empty-handed to visit their two mothers last time, so this time they had to bring something.
So I found the highest-rated dessert shop in the mall and bought their signature mini cake.
The two mothers' anxiety about facing Luan Lizheng was indeed alleviated by this simple little gift.
Of course, it's mostly because of the sweetness that the couple shows in the details.
For example, Luan Yenan's helpless yet obedient way of holding the small cake almost made Luan Muyin laugh. She never thought that her daughter, who was more like her grandfather in personality, would have such a side.
Luan Xing preferred to look at Zuo Baixuan. She casually raised Luan Ye Nan's hand without taking credit for it herself, but anyone with eyes could see that this was the result of her having Luan Ye Nan under her control.
Not to mention, Zuo Baixuan immediately smiled when she saw Luan Yenan's helpless expression.
Zuo Baixuan found it funny, of course.
It's really funny that Luan Yenan has to cooperate with Luan Lizheng to deal with Luan Yezheng, and in turn, he has to cooperate with Luan Yenan's other demands!
This frustrated look of hers is a far cry from the confident, madwoman's aura she once had in the making.
Luan Yenan let Zuo Baixuan laugh, picked up the cake and walked over to the two mothers: "Hasn't Grandpa arrived yet? Why don't we sit down and have something to eat?"
Luan Muyin glanced at her phone.
"Your grandfather has already set off, but he might have to go pick up... someone. It will take him a while to get here." Luan Muyin wasn't sure if Zuo Baixuan knew about the Wen family's youngest daughter and Luan Yennan's past, so she changed the subject.
"Is Wen Qing coming today too?" Luan Yenan asked directly, not giving Luan Muyin a chance to catch her breath.
Luan Xing nodded: "Although I don't know what your grandfather means, he invited your mother's old friend Wen Fenghua and her youngest daughter Wen Qing over. You should be prepared. Oh, by the way, Wen Qing is also an Omega. Xuanxuan will have to help entertain her as the hostess."
Luan Xing pulled Zuo Baixuan away from Luan Yenan.
Sometimes, mothers feel compelled to do something about their daughters' mistakes.
Zuo Baixuan knew why her two mothers looked so strange.
She grabbed Luan Xing's hand and looked at Luan Ye Nan: "Mommy, I know about what happened in the past, Anan. This Wen Qing came to the school to see us before, and we explained everything to her, but I don't know why she came again?"
"Even after what happened to me, she still came. I guess she was forced by her family," Luan Yenan said casually.
These words confused Luan Muyin, who looked at Luan Xing with a puzzled expression.
Luan Xing didn't know either, so she could only look at Zuo Baixuan.
Zuo Baixuan realized that the most cunning person in the family was actually Luan Yenan, and neither of the two mothers had sent anyone to monitor their every move.
I could only awkwardly recount what happened on campus that day.
Both mothers beamed with joy upon hearing this, and their respect for Luan Yenan deepened.
If this child is truly so responsible, then there's really nothing to worry about.
"Let's see what Grandpa really means first." Luan Yenan held onto Zuo Baixuan's fingertips tightly, his dark eyes revealing a resolute and cold determination.
Even Luan Muyin felt a chill run down her spine.
This child is becoming more and more unpredictable.
"What else could it mean? Wen Fenghua and Wen Qing are both coming. Even if Wen Qing was forced, Wen Fenghua definitely approached my father on his own initiative, probably wanting a marriage alliance." Luan Muyin reminded him while also wanting to see Luan Yenan's attitude.
"A marriage alliance? Is it a marriage alliance with my younger brother?" Luan Yenan asked rhetorically, as if he had never been a part of this matter.
Looking at Luan Yennan's current state, Luan Muyin was somewhat suspicious. Would Luan Yennan and Luan Lizheng have a major falling out today?
Maybe that brat really dares to do it, given her crazy nature and her current relationship with her wife.
Luan Muyin sighed softly. At least this child had more backbone than she had back then.
Luan Muyin and Wen Fenghua were good friends thirty years ago.
Wen Fenghua had some feelings for Miss Qin at the time, and he even considered launching an offensive to pursue her.
But unexpectedly, Miss Qin became Luan Muyin's fiancée.
At that time, Luan Muyin didn't care about liking or disliking. She had never experienced liking someone, nor had she ever known about the existence of arranged marriages between families.
Luan Lizheng had told her since she was a child that he would choose a suitable Omega for her. When they got married, it was only to confirm that Miss Qin was the one Luan Lizheng had mentioned.
Miss Qin performed all the proper courtesies when she joined the Luan family, and she didn't care much about matters of love and romance.
They were all like puppets, completing the tasks assigned by their elders. They did not resist, nor dared to resist.
Wen Fenghua knew the helplessness behind this, and also knew that this result was simply because the Wen family had failed to defeat the Luan family and provide the Qin family with enough leverage.
When elders agree on a price beforehand, it is very difficult for younger generations to disobey.
Therefore, even though Wen Fenghua was very angry, he did not settle accounts with Luan Muyin. He simply reduced his interactions with her, never set foot in the Luan family again, and only maintained the most basic business dealings and polite exchanges during holidays.
He never expected that the person who suffered so much back then would now become an accomplice in a family marriage, bringing his daughter to visit the Luan family again, a place he never wanted to visit again.
Luan Muyin sighed inwardly.
Looking at Luan Yenan.