The day arrived for kindergarten to start. The once quiet roads suddenly became bustling and crowded.
Luo Qinlan was busy helping her three little darlings with their backpacks. Only Lan Tongtong needed her help, as her short, stubby arms couldn't quite manage.
After Luo Qinlan had finished with Lan Tongtong, the other two were already standing neatly to the side. Identical faces, identical impassive expressions, just like Xuan Mohan in his childhood.
"How about Grandpa and Grandma taking you to school this semester?"
Lan Tongtong nodded, her two cute little braids bobbing on her head. She obediently said, "Then Grandma, let's go."
Lan Hanyu followed at the very back, his peripheral vision catching sight of someone...
"Aunt Jian, please accompany us."
Yesterday, he had seen her act as if nothing had happened. Given how severely she had been injured, she shouldn't be in this state...
Moreover, this Jian You never spoke, giving him a mysterious feeling that made him subconsciously notice her.
Upon hearing this, Jian You immediately followed. With Mr. [Xuan Mohan's title], she was allowed to do whatever she pleased and was even provided with various firearms for training. Here, however, she felt like she was rotting away, and her temper was becoming increasingly volatile.
The reason given was that she had to wait until her injuries healed before she could go out...
Inside a towering skyscraper, everyone was gradually arriving for work.
On the eighth basement level, a distinguished man sat in a leather chair, his well-defined fingers tapping unconsciously.
"President, today is... the young master and the young lady..."
Seeing the president's gaze, which was cold enough to freeze someone, Li An couldn't help but flinch.
The president knew it was the day school started, so why was he still sitting here? He should personally go, otherwise, wouldn't the young master and young lady have opinions?
It was one thing that he wasn't close to the children normally, but it wouldn't look good if he wasn't even seen on the first day of school.
However, the man's flawless face showed no change, as if he heard nothing.
Li An dared not speak further. The president's methods had become much more ruthless than usual, and his temper was somewhat unpredictable. He never liked anyone questioning his decisions once they were made.
In fact, it was just that his subordinates had reported that the Madam had taken the children to school, and he had been sitting here, motionless, ever since.
When would the relationship between this mother and son ever thaw...
Just as he thought this, Li An saw the president finally move. However, he walked further inside. As he joined them, everyone else became uneasy. Some even stumbled, making constant mistakes.
Shi Yi looked at his young master helplessly. With him entering, could they still train properly?
Li An patted Shi Yi's shoulder sympathetically.
"Perhaps the young master just wants to assess how they've been training lately."
Just like when he suddenly went to the company not long ago, that was also something Li An hadn't anticipated. It was only after digging up some information on certain people that he understood the president's actions.
He wanted to let the other party relax, but in reality, the entire city was under his control.
However, it wasn't the president's usual style to simply let go of company matters.
"Ah!"
Li An shuddered all over, unable to bear looking any further. Unexpectedly, the president's gaze shot towards him the next second.
He immediately straightened his posture and respectfully asked, "Does the president have any instructions?"
"Jian You."
It turned out he was asking about this woman. Li An replied without hesitation, "Her information has been erased. Her identity has always been that of a professional fighter trained by them. Due to her good aptitude, she was promoted exceptionally."
This was the external explanation agreed upon by Elder Jian and Normanis. However, Jian You's fall into the river raised suspicions, leading them to believe that someone might have discovered Jian You's special constitution and intended to destroy her.
To ensure her safety, all her information had to be hidden. But Elder Jian hadn't expected there to be an exception, and that exception was by her side...
"Done."
Li An had just snapped back to reality when he heard this sentence. He understood immediately; the president would not allow any unstable factors to exist, especially since the other party had a hidden hand, which was clearly not right.
"Yes!"
Li An replied calmly and then pulled Shi Yi away.
"No, let go of me! What do you think you're doing, dragging me around like this?!"
As soon as they reached the doorway, Shi Yi exploded. He had been feeling repressed lately and was looking for an outlet.
"The president wants to personally guide them. Is it appropriate for you to be inside? Aren't you afraid the president will give you a lesson too?"
Shi Yi looked back abruptly, wiped his face, and asked blankly, "Then... we're not going to bother with them?"
Such a simpleton. With the president taking action, where was there for you to resist?
"It's their good fortune to receive the president's personal guidance, and it's the wealth of their lifetime. This is something that cannot be bought with any amount of money, nor is it something others can even beg for."
Shi Yi nodded in agreement. He himself had been enlightened by his young master back then, and afterwards, he had become incredibly formidable, breaking through all obstacles and managing to reach his current position. If any of them were promising, they would know this was a rare opportunity.
It was just a bit... exhausting for the grunts...
Thinking of his young master's devilish training, Shi Yi still felt lingering fear.
Shaking his head, Shi Yi immediately rushed out, but then...
"What does that person look like? Male or female?"
He was a man of principle; he didn't easily lay hands on women.
"A woman... but quite skilled..."
Li An added unhurriedly as he watched Shi Yi retreat. Sure enough, he saw Shi Yi's fighting spirit ignite.
"Then we have to spar a few rounds to do justice to her hard training."
Li An reminded him in time and walked out first, "Don't just focus on playing. If you're reluctant after sparring, make sure it's clean. The young master is waiting for your report."
Hearing this, Shi Yi also became serious. Since Li An had specifically instructed him, it meant they couldn't let her live.
He had actually considered defecting. He commanded so many people and naturally kept looking for suitable candidates. Outstanding individuals would be promoted and personally trained by him. His favorite daily activity was finding troublemakers; he genuinely appreciated talented people, even if they had bad tempers.
It was a pity that before he could even entertain the thought, Li An had interrupted him.
The two first went to the third basement level and, after finding people inside to investigate, confirmed the location of the operation: Peter Kindergarten.