"I told you, this is your family's business, it has nothing to do with me."
Hearing this, Chen Cai's heart jolted. He quickly nodded and said, "Yes, yes, this is my family's business, but my son is immature. Bullying people is wrong, and he should apologize to Mrs. Fang."
Fang Miaomiao was silent for a moment, her eyes flickered before she said, "You shouldn't apologize to me."
Chen Cai paused. His assistant had already told him the whole story on the way here.
Although he was angry, deep down he didn't think his precious son had done anything wrong. But he had no choice but to resolve this matter, so as soon as he arrived at the courtyard, he preemptively slapped Shen Jiani.
Then he would apologize to Fang Miaomiao. This way, even if Fang Miaomiao was unhappy, she wouldn't bother with them, and his company's stock wouldn't continue to fall.
But he had calculated everything except that Fang Miaomiao didn't buy into this at all.
"Mrs. Fang."
"Mr. Chen, I'll say it again, you are not apologizing to me." Fang Miaomiao's attitude was firm.
Chen Cai gritted his teeth. What he hated most was Fang Miaomiao's unyielding attitude. He was a CEO, and today he had to apologize to a child. If this got out, how could he continue?
But similarly, he knew that one had to bow their head under a thatched roof. Who told Chen Jiabao to be brainless before causing trouble?
An apology in exchange for the normal operation of his company.
It was worth it.
Thinking of this, the discomfort in Chen Cai's heart was suppressed.
He turned his head and glared fiercely at Chen Jiabao, who was already so scared he dared not speak, standing there like an idiot.
Useless, utterly useless. Look at what Shen Jiani had turned this child into.
After this matter was resolved, he would definitely reduce the number of times Shen Jiani and Chen Jiabao met.
"What are you standing there for? Get over here, damn it." Chen Cai roared at Chen Jiabao, full of disappointment.
Chen Jiabao, who was yelled at, trembled with fear. He wanted to run, but he knew he couldn't. His grandmother wasn't here, and no one could help him.
His father's cold eyes seemed to say that if he ran today, his father would definitely beat him to death.
"Come here."
Chen Cai's roar not only echoed throughout the courtyard but also made passersby outside the courtyard stop and watch, wanting to see what was happening inside.
Chen Jiabao could no longer hold back. His eyes turned red as he slowly walked towards Chen Cai step by step.
That action further angered Chen Cai.
Chen Cai strode forward, grabbed Chen Jiabao's arm, and dragged him in front of Wen Yan'an: "Apologize."
"I, I'm sor..."
"Louder, are you not eating? Still dawdling, believe it or not, I'll kick you to death."
Chen Cai forcefully kicked Chen Jiabao's leg.
Chen Jiabao couldn't withstand the force, his legs bent, and he knelt on the ground. He could no longer control himself and cried out loudly, "I'm sorry, I was wrong."
Chen Cai then nodded with satisfaction and obsequiously bowed and smiled at Wen Yan'an: "Young Master An'an, we were blind. It was my son's fault."
Wen Yan'an took a step back and to the side, not accepting Chen Jiabao's kneeling: "Actually, it wasn't necessary."
"It is, it is. Chen Jiabao did something wrong, and he deserves to be punished." Chen Cai rubbed his hands together, his tone becoming humble. "But could Young Master An'an, considering he is still young and has already repented, ask Mr. Wen to be lenient and spare us?"
Wen Yan'an looked up at Fang Miaomiao beside him. Fang Miaomiao just glanced at him and then averted her gaze.
"If I wasn't a member of the Wen family, would you still make Chen Jiabao apologize?"
Chen Cai's hand-rubbing action paused, but he quickly reacted: "Young Master An'an, what are you saying? Chen Jiabao did something wrong, of course, he should apologize. How can I do whatever I want just because I'm rich?"
"Is that so?"
"Of course." Chen Cai hadn't forgotten the main reason he came here. "Then, can Young Master An'an...?"
"I will tell my father, but I don't know what he will do next."
Hearing this, Chen Cai secretly breathed a sigh of relief: "Naturally, naturally. In any case, I have to thank Young Master An'an. Uncle Chen will discipline him properly when he gets back."
Chen Cai arrived quickly and left quickly, but he brought back a large group of people.
Shen Jiani and the other two, plus Wang Qing and her daughter.
Fang Miaomiao was still wondering if Chen Cai's car could fit so many people.
After seeing them off, the atmosphere in the courtyard became noticeably more relaxed.
"Sister Miaomiao."
Fang Miaomiao put down her spoon and glanced at Fang YanHuan: "If you don't know what to say, don't say it, or you'll look like an idiot."
After speaking, Fang Miaomiao looked down and saw a peeled shrimp in her bowl, along with that gaze she couldn't ignore.
Fang Miaomiao raised an eyebrow slightly and gave Wen Yan'an verbal praise: "Well done."
Wen Yan'an pursed his lips. Although he didn't speak, there would always be a few peeled shrimp in Fang Miaomiao's bowl from time to time later.
Cui Mantong was as envious as could be.
Cui Yongsi helplessly could only peel shrimp and put them in Cui Mantong's bowl. Although the presentation wasn't as good as An'an's, Cui Mantong still ate with relish.
The harmonious atmosphere among the four people made Fang YanHuan, who was standing by, unable to interject at all.
It wasn't until a staff member said the director was calling her that she left the awkward scene.
"Director, you called for me?" Fang YanHuan, flattered, came to the studio.
In fact, the main reason she came to the variety show as a "big sister who understands" was that a voice in her mind told her that Chen Tianming had a script for a post-apocalyptic drama. If she could successfully be chosen by Chen Tianming as the female lead, she could completely become a top-tier star.
Therefore, she ignored her agent's objections and participated in this variety show. She originally wanted to make a good impression by showing her presence in front of the director, but unexpectedly, Shen Jiani ruined it.
"I want to talk to you about some things." Chen Tianming smiled slightly and then pointed to a wooden stool not far away. "Sit."
"Thank you, Director."
"YanHuan, you and Miaomiao just now...?"
Fang YanHuan's smile froze, and she lowered her head somewhat dejectedly: "We were switched at birth when we were children. We only got recognized a year ago. However, Sister Miaomiao doesn't seem to like me much, and later she ran away from home."
"Director, the main reason I came to participate in this show is that I hope to spend more time with Sister Miaomiao, hoping to guide her and see if she can agree to come home for a few days. Mom and Dad miss her quite a bit."
Chen Tianming was silent for a moment, contemplating. "We'll talk about this later. Fang Miaomiao has indeed had a difficult time. You should be more understanding."
Fang YanHuan's smile froze but quickly returned to calm: "I know, that's why I came to find Sister Miaomiao, hoping she can be magnanimous and visit Mom and Dad."
Chen Tianming chatted with Fang YanHuan for a while longer before nodding with satisfaction.
"Alright, you can go now."