On the morning of the third day, Ding Xi arrived with two pieces of good news.
"The follow-up funding has arrived, and the final champion has also been decided."
"Who is it?" Wen Tingxue asked nervously.
At the same time, she handed him the freshly poured tea.
Ding Xi deliberately teased her, slowly sipping the tea.
Wen Tingxue: "..."
Just as she was about to lose her patience, he chuckled and said, "Besides you, who else could make me this happy?"
She gave him a playful glare.
Wen Tingxue, in a good mood, didn't bother arguing with him.
Although she had expected it, hearing it directly still made her feel a bit elated.
She controlled the subtle expressions on her face so well that Ding Xi secretly marveled at her composure.
Only Yu Wenli knew that this little girl was overjoyed.
"The results will be announced today. See which day you're free recently, and come to the company to sign the contract," Ding Xi said.
"The contract?" Mentioning this, the joy in Wen Tingxue's eyes faded considerably.
"How about..."
"Don't you dare back out on me," Ding Xi quickly interrupted.
Wen Tingxue pouted and voiced her inner worry, "Brother, I'm still a student, I can't handle such a big responsibility."
"What's wrong with being a student? Didn't President Lin of Lin's Media take over the company at seventeen?" Ding Xi encouraged.
"..." Wen Tingxue held her forehead, "You think too highly of me."
Could she compare to a strong woman like Sister Wanqing?
It was worlds apart.
Yu Wenli came from behind with a plate of washed fruit, patted her head, and said, "It's not that we think highly of you, it's that we truly believe in you. Just try it."
Looking up and meeting his gentle yet firm eyes, a strange courage surged within Wen Tingxue.
"Alright," she nodded tentatively.
Yu Wenli smiled and fed her a crystal-clear grape.
Ding Xi seized the opportunity, "Exactly! And don't worry, knowing you're still in school and your studies are the priority, we've specially hired two well-known designers in the industry to collaborate. It won't be too hard on you."
"Thank you, President Ding, for your thoughtful consideration!" The young girl bowed to him solemnly.
She knew that as a student, it was hard to even get part-time jobs, let alone such a formal high-level position.
This was merely a special favor Ding Xi was giving her, out of consideration for her past help.
"Oh my, so polite," Ding Xi pulled her up, laughing, "Who told you to call me brother? Of course, I have to look out for you."
"Tomorrow or the day after? Give me a definite answer," Ding Xi asked after sitting down again.
"Tomorrow?" Wen Tingxue rolled her eyes, thinking, "Tomorrow, I guess? I need to go to the Yan family's place anyway."
Ideally, she could also sort out the matter of becoming Senior Song's disciple then.
"The Yan family?" Ding Xi paused his tea-drinking and looked at Wen Tingxue with a hint of surprise, "Are you sure it's tomorrow?"
"Mhm," Wen Tingxue replied, "What's wrong?"
Ding Xi let out a soft hiss, "Old Mr. Yan is quite good to you. As far as I know, he doesn't see anyone on Saturdays and Sundays, not even his disciples."
Although the Yan family in the capital wasn't on par with the four great families, they were by no means ordinary.
Old Mr. Yan, the current patriarch of the Yan family, had an extraordinary status.
He was not only famous in the art world but also a pivotal figure in the business world.
Countless people wanted to meet him.
However, as Old Mr. Yan grew older, he didn't want to be involved in many matters.
Therefore, very few people could meet him in person.
Saturdays and Sundays were famously his days off.
No one could enter his domain except for his only daughter. "No way?" Wen Tingxue's expression was puzzled, "When I called to ask, Master didn't say anything about it."
"Then, it's possible my information is incorrect," Ding Xi said with a smile, brushing it off, but a different emotion flickered in his lowered gaze.
Wen Tingxue didn't think much of it and turned to Yu Wenli, "Come with me to the Yan family tomorrow, Master really wants to meet you."
Yu Wenli seemed to be lost in thought. Hearing her, he paused for a second, "I won't go."
He raised his phone, shaking it, and forced a smile, "Uncle Chi and Cheng Lu Lu are having problems again, I need to go see them."
Wen Tingxue was surprised, "Are they still entangled?"
"Yes." Chi Ye wouldn't easily let Cheng Lu Lu go.
Whether it was because of her looks, pure possessiveness, or genuine feelings,
In any case, as long as Chi Ye didn't want to let go,
Cheng Lu Lu couldn't escape.
Unless she wanted her brother to die.
"What is it this time?" Wen Tingxue was curious.
Chi Ye and Cheng Lu Lu had a rather fated entanglement.
Both with their own motives, they had ended up in bed together, initially a mutually beneficial arrangement.
Later, for some reason, Chi Ye refused to let Cheng Lu Lu go.
With his immense power, even if Cheng Lu Lu wanted to escape, she would be caught within twenty-four hours.
But Cheng Lu Lu was also stubborn. No matter how Chi Ye threatened or coaxed her, she refused to stay by his side.
They had caused a lot of trouble because of this. If she remembered correctly, Cheng Lu Lu had been in the hospital almost the entire time during that period.
With no news for so long, she thought Chi Ye had finally given up on her.
"It seems to be about a senior," Yu Wenli wasn't entirely sure.
But judging by Cheng Xi's tone, it probably wasn't a minor issue.
Wen Tingxue snorted, "I told you he liked Lu Lu, but he wouldn't admit it."
Yu Wenli laughed, "He's just being stubborn."
If he truly didn't like her, Cheng Lu Lu's life would have been over long ago.
Wen Tingxue pouted regretfully, "Then I can only take you to the Yan family next time."
Without Chi Zerui, in all of China, only Yu Wenli could offer a few words of persuasion.
Yu Wenli stroked her head, comforting her, "Mhm, there's no rush."
Seeing them so close, Ding Xi couldn't help but tease, "Don't just let me eat dog food, when will you introduce someone to me?"
Wen Tingxue ignored him, "You're not interested in the many young ladies your mother introduced to you, so would you be interested in students around us?"
Ding Xi scoffed, "Love is a matter of fate. My mother wants me to work ten years less, while I just want to find someone I like. Unfortunately, over the years, I haven't met the right person." Wen Tingxue paused, "Then your standards are a bit high."
"No," Ding Xi said helplessly, "I suspect Cupid forgot about me."
The next day, the weather was clear and the sky was cloudless.
After Yu Wenli accompanied Wen Tingxue through the winner's ceremony, he drove her to the hotel.
On the way, he dropped Wen Tingxue off at the Yan family's residence.
"I'll pick you up tonight," Yu Wenli instructed.
Wen Tingxue nodded, "Okay, you go quickly."
After watching his car leave, the gate was opened from the inside.
The butler smiled and invited her in.
"The old man has been waiting for you for quite some time, he's currently playing chess with someone."
"Playing chess?" Wen Tingxue raised her eyebrows in surprise.
In her memory, Old Mr. Yan didn't have many people around him.
Besides his assistant and driver, he was basically alone.
He played chess by himself.
This time, he actually had an opponent?
"With whom?" Wen Tingxue was curious.
The butler teased, "You'll know when you go in."
"?" Wen Tingxue became even more curious.
Who could it be that even the butler was so happy about?