"Chairman."
"Speak."
"The Fang family has sent an invitation to invite you to Mr. Fang's birthday banquet tomorrow evening."
Wen Zhiyan's hand paused as he was signing: "Fang Miaomiao's adoptive parents?"
"Yes." Xin Xuanlai nodded and continued, "It's said that Wen Lan from the Wen family will also be there."
"Wen Wenlan?" Wen Zhiyan thought of the gossip he had seen not long ago, saying that Miaomiao had seduced Wen Wenlan.
"Chairman, you might not know, but Young Master Wenlan and Fang Yan Huan from the Fang family are currently dating."
Wen Zhiyan signed his name on the document.
The Fang family, interesting.
"So, Chairman, should we decline or...?"
"What about Madam?"
"No message has been received. Since Fang Yan Huan returned to the Fang family, Madam has rarely attended banquets hosted by the Fang family." Xin Xuanlai guessed, "So it's likely Madam won't attend this time either."
Wen Zhiyan looked up at the clear blue sky outside and changed the subject: "Tell the Fang family I will attend the banquet."
"Alright, Chairman." Xin Xuanlai continued to report, "The incident with the driver has nothing to do with the Old Madam."
According to his investigation, it was all a coincidence. The Old Madam was out shopping with Miss Xie, when a naughty child ran out and accidentally bumped into Miss Xie.
To ensure Miss Xie's comfort, the Old Madam quickly called the driver.
By chance, the number she dialed was the driver who was supposed to pick up Madam.
All these things indicated that it was just a coincidence.
Wen Zhiyan leaned back in his chair, tapping the table intermittently with his fingers.
Hearing the rhythmic tapping sound from the phone, Xin Xuanlai knew that the Chairman was suspecting the possibility of this matter.
Let alone the Chairman, even he himself found it far-fetched, but the results of the investigation all pointed to this, which gave him a severe headache.
"What is Xie Wanqing's current situation?"
"She sprained her ankle. After receiving medication at the hospital, she returned to the Xie family villa to recuperate. The Old Madam has also been quietly staying at the Ran family during this period."
"Okay, I understand."
After hanging up the phone, Wen Zhiyan rubbed his temples. He felt something was being overlooked, but he couldn't pinpoint what it was for the moment.
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
"Come in."
Fang Miaomiao entered with a cup of warm milk: "Are you busy? Will I be disturbing you?"
"No, is there something you need?"
"Um... well, I might not be home for dinner tomorrow night, so I wanted to let you know in advance."
"May I ask what it is?" Wen Zhiyan said immediately, afraid of pressuring her, "You can also choose not to say if you don't want to."
"It's fine, there's no reason not to say. I, um, the Fang family, it's Father Fang's birthday, and he's asked me to go."
"I won't be home that day either."
Hearing this, Fang Miaomiao instinctively blurted out, "You won't be home? What about the child?"
"This is also something I'm a bit worried about." Wen Zhiyan rubbed his head. "I was hoping you could help look after him at home, but since you have plans, go ahead. As for An An..."
Fang Miaomiao looked at him.
"I'll have to see the time. Either I'll have to leave An An home alone, or An An will have to come with me."
"Don't you have a nanny at home?"
"You know, I've always disliked having outsiders in my home. The nanny leaves after finishing her tasks, so there's no one to look after him."
"What about Xin Xuanlai?"
"He's sick. He just called me to ask for leave."
"Oh, dear."
Are things really that coincidental?
Could he be trying to trick her?
However, Wen Zhiyan's eyes showed no signs of guilt.
It was as if she was judging a gentleman with the heart of a villain.
"Then what should we do?" Fang Miaomiao thought of the little one curled up by the door last night, looking so pitiful, and her heart softened.
"It's alright, I'll bring him with me." Wen Zhiyan said lightly, "An An is very well-behaved and won't cause trouble."
It's not that Fang Miaomiao was overthinking.
How could someone with mobility issues manage while also taking care of a child?
"Perhaps, I could bring An An with me when I go out for errands?" Fang Miaomiao tentatively asked.
"Would that be too much trouble for you?"
"No, An An is quite well-behaved, and he's very smart. He can handle most things."
Whether it was her imagination or not, Fang Miaomiao thought she heard a hint of a sales pitch.
"Yes, An An is very smart, so don't worry about him being with me. Rest assured, I will bring him back safely tonight."
"I believe you."
"Alright, you continue with your work. I won't disturb you any further."
After she left the study, she regretted hitting herself on the head.
What was she doing? She had only come to inform him that she wouldn't be home for dinner tomorrow night, and now it turned out that she would be taking Wen Yan An with her?
Truly, beauty can be a fatal flaw.
Fang Miaomiao saw Wen Yan An in the living room, pretending to read a book but with his eyes not on it: "Little An An, what are you doing?"
"Reading."
Fang Miaomiao walked over and looked at the book in his hand with a half-smile: "Reading?"
Wen Yan An lowered his head and his ear tips turned red: "I..."
Fang Miaomiao didn't expose him: "Good boy, keep reading. I'll take you out to play tomorrow."
Now, Wen Yan An was her protective charm.
If she brought Wen Yan An along, perhaps those "monsters and ghosts" at the banquet wouldn't dare to harm her.
Thinking this, Fang Miaomiao felt her mood improve considerably.
Wen Yan An's chubby little hand instinctively turned the book in a different direction: "Where are we going to play?"
"An old person is having a birthday and invited me. When it comes to elders, I can't refuse, so I'll take you with me."
Wen Yan An nodded thoughtfully: "Do we need to prepare a birthday gift?"
See? This is the child of a wealthy family; he considers things more thoroughly than she does.
"I forgot."
The two then rushed to the mall.
Fortunately, her variety show appearance fee had already been deposited into her account, otherwise, she could only sigh at the sight of the gifts.
After spending a long time in the tea shop, they finally chose a set of tea ware that looked elegant and possessed a hint of sophistication.
"Well, well, who do we have here? Isn't this the fake daughter kicked out by the Fang family? Do you know your confidence comes from the Fang family, so you're eagerly buying a gift to beg them to take you back?"
A young girl in a luxury brand short skirt and a "boom" hairstyle stood disdainfully in front of Fang Miaomiao: "But can you even go back? Will the Fang family just throw you out?"
"Are you done? Is there anything else?" Fang Miaomiao asked, a bit bored. "If not, please move aside. I need to pay."
"Fang Miaomiao, how dare you ignore me?" The girl with the "boom" hairstyle pointed at herself in disbelief. "Do you know who I am? Do you know that if you mess with me, you'll have a terrible end?"