The assistant, however, soon realized he was overthinking. Their CEO wasn't showing compassion for his employees; he was buying food for someone else.
This someone was none other than Yan Zi Tong.
The assistant couldn't help but recall the message that had appeared on his computer a few days ago when it had been hit by a virus.
The message had claimed the child was Fu Yan Ting's.
Had they found each other so quickly?
The assistant not only imagined a scene of father and son reuniting but also a dramatic reunion worthy of an idol drama.
"What are you looking at? Is all your work done for today?"
Fu Yan Ting's indifferent voice pulled the assistant back to reality.
The assistant arranged all the food in front of Yan Zi Tong.
He couldn't help but envy people from good families. The competition was fierce.
They worked hard for years, earning only a few million, and barely had time to eat breakfast before heading to work each morning.
Yet, Yan Zi Tong, without any effort, could inherit a fortune of tens of billions.
His breakfast was even bought by a top student from a prestigious university acting as a runner.
Yan Zi Tong initially wanted to resist, not wanting to be tempted by Fu Yan Ting's delicious food. But these dishes looked so appetizing just by looking at them.
Yan Zi Tong cautiously took a steamed bun and took a bite, finding it truly delicious.
He then tried the other items. After tasting them all, Yan Zi Tong felt a bit tired and leaned back on the sofa, closing his eyes to rest.
Then, he fell asleep.
Seeing Yan Zi Tong asleep, Fu Yan Ting walked over, took a bite of a steamed bun, and frowned, muttering in a low voice, "He's never seen the world. These are just ordinary steamed buns, how are they so delicious? They're not even as good as the egg noodles Yan Xi cooks."
Yan Xi...
Why was he thinking of Yan Xi again?
He must have been angered by this brat.
Fu Yan Ting threw the steamed bun into the trash.
Then, standing by the floor-to-ceiling window, his thoughts drifted back five years.
After he married Yan Xi, they had a few days of peaceful, happy life. He believed he had treated Yan Xi quite well. He couldn't understand why Yan Xi had suddenly changed her mind.
Fu Yan Ting's expression turned extremely grim.
After a long period of thought, he turned and glanced at the sleeping Yan Zi Tong.
He decided to give Yan Xi a chance to explain.
He took out his phone and, after some consideration, dialed the number he hadn't called in a long time.
The phone rang once. Yan Xi picked it up and froze when she saw the familiar number.
Although Yan Xi had deleted Fu Yan Ting's number over the years,
that string of digits was etched into her memory, making it impossible for Yan Xi to forget.
Seeing Yan Xi not answering the phone and staring blankly at her mobile, Xiang Bin Bin was utterly perplexed.
"What are you looking at? Your phone has been ringing for so long, why aren't you answering it? Is some man calling you to settle a romantic debt?" Xiang Bin Bin asked gossipily.
For many years, Yan Xi's private life had been monotonous, revolving around work and raising her child.
Her romantic life was a blank slate.
Xiang Bin Bin had learned from Yan Zi Tong that Fu Yan Ting was Yan Xi's ex-husband.
Xiang Bin Bin, trying to probe, wanted to see how many exes Yan Xi had.
If Yan Xi didn't want to get back together with him, could she introduce him?
Although she was picky about boyfriends, if all of Yan Xi's ex-boyfriends were on Fu Yan Ting's level, Xiang Bin Bin would consider taking over and finding a new boyfriend.
However, Xiang Bin Bin didn't expect that by just testing Yan Xi, her face would instantly turn red.
Yan Xi realized what she was doing and glared at Xiang Bin Bin, saying irritably, "What business is it of yours?"
Seeing Yan Xi's shy expression and her pretense of indifference, Xiang Bin Bin knew he had guessed correctly.
This call was indeed from an unknown man who had contacted Yan Xi.
Xiang Bin Bin, unconcerned by Yan Xi's reaction, suddenly became interested and leaned in gossipily, asking, "Sister, why is your ex calling you? Does he want to rekindle your romance? If you don't want to reignite the flames, can you introduce me to him?"
Yan Xi rolled her eyes at Xiang Bin Bin, then walked to the door. The phone was still ringing, and Yan Xi, helpless, finally answered it.
As soon as Yan Xi picked up, before she could speak, Fu Yan Ting's accusatory tone came through.
He asked indifferently, "Are you finally willing to take me off the blacklist?"
Yan Xi: ???
Five years ago, right after their divorce, Yan Xi had added his number to her blacklist to prevent Fu Yan Ting from contacting her.
However, Yan Xi hadn't expected that five years later, Fu Yan Ting would still hold a grudge over this.
Hearing Fu Yan Ting's words, Yan Xi let out a cold laugh and asked indifferently, "After five years, you're calling me proactively just to see if you've been taken off the blacklist? And to reprimand me?"
"No."
Fu Yan Ting's deep voice sounded from the other end of the line.
Hearing Fu Yan Ting's voice, Yan Xi's heart suddenly raced.
She waited for what Fu Yan Ting would say next.
After a long pause, Fu Yan Ting finally said calmly, "I'm calling to tell you that your son is in my office."
"Fu Yan Ting, what have you done to my son? He's just a child. If you have a problem, come to me. What kind of ability is it to trouble a child?"
Yan Xi panicked as soon as she heard this, worried that Fu Yan Ting would harm Yan Zi Tong.
Fu Yan Ting listened to Yan Xi's rapid-fire words.
He suddenly chuckled, but the laughter held a trace of coldness.
Yan Xi was like this, she was good to everyone in the world, and now she was so concerned about this bastard.
She only cared about him.
Fu Yan Ting couldn't understand what was wrong with him. All women wanted to curry favor with him, but only Yan Xi kept her distance.
"Fu Yan Ting, I'm talking to you, what are you laughing at?"
Yan Xi was angered by Fu Yan Ting's indifferent attitude. She was genuinely worried about Yan Zi Tong.
After all, Yan Zi Tong was just a five-year-old child.
Yan Xi was truly worried that Fu Yan Ting would transfer his hatred for her to Yan Zi Tong and do something heinous to him.
Yan Zi Tong's childhood was traumatic.
"Since you're so worried about your son, I'll give you a chance. If you're not in front of me within ten minutes, you'll never see your son again."
After speaking, Fu Yan Ting hung up the phone.
He didn't give Yan Xi another chance to speak.
Yan Xi was furious, but she also knew that Yan Zi Tong was in Fu Yan Ting's hands.
She had to go find Fu Yan Ting.
Originally, Yan Xi had returned this time to see Fu Yan Ting. However, Yan Xi hadn't been mentally prepared and didn't know how to face Fu Yan Ting.
But Yan Xi hadn't expected Fu Yan Ting to ask her to meet him proactively.