Zhao Jianhua gritted his teeth and said, "Fine, I'll transfer it to you. You have to inject ten million into my group."
Tianyi said readily, "Ten million is no problem, but you have to give us a controlling stake, and the goods transferred to us should be at the original price."
"Okay, you also have to help me urge that supplier to produce the next batch of goods as soon as possible." Zhao Jianhua had also thought it through; why not benefit from both sides?
"Got it." An Jing replied, then left with Tianyi.
Zhao Jianhua was stunned for a moment, shouting, "Let me go!"
Outside, Tianyi said to An Jing, "Put a coat on him and let him go. Arrange a time to pick up the goods with him."
"Okay, I think tomorrow at midnight would be good, so Xie Zhendong won't notice," An Jing suggested.
"Just as you say."
Finally, the troublesome matter was resolved, and Tianyi felt much more relaxed.
This Xie Zhendong was truly insidious. It seemed they had to be extremely cautious with this project from now on.
...
Zhao Jianhua's captors covered his head again and dumped him on a street in the city in broad daylight.
He hated Qin Tianyi and Xiao An Jing to the bone for putting him through such an ordeal, but he was helpless against them now.
He didn't plan to go home and decided to take a taxi directly to the company. He checked his phone and saw no messages from his family.
He hadn't been home for a night, and his family wouldn't worry about him. His wife probably thought he was spending the night with another woman again.
Just as he was about to put his phone away, an unknown number called.
He casually answered, "Hello."
"Mr. Zhao, this is Xiao An Jing. You haven't forgotten what you promised us, have you?"
Zhao Jianhua tensed up and scanned his surroundings, saying, "I haven't forgotten."
"I'll bring my vehicles and people to your warehouse to pick up the goods at midnight tonight. Please make the arrangements."
"So soon? My whole body aches, and I haven't recovered. How am I supposed to arrange it?" Zhao Jianhua said indignantly.
An Jing ignored him and gave him no room to bargain, "I must take the goods tonight. If you can't deliver them, you'll face the consequences."
He then hung up decisively.
"Go to hell!" Knowing the other party couldn't hear him, Zhao Jianhua cursed into the phone in a hoarse voice.
However, after getting into a taxi, he immediately contacted the person in charge of the warehouse and made some arrangements. He had to go to the warehouse himself to supervise at midnight.
He hoped everything would go smoothly and Xie Zhendong wouldn't find out.
...
For the past two days, Susu noticed that Tianyi's mood had improved significantly. He spent more time playing with the children at home and wasn't so busy with work.
She knew the problems in his group had been resolved and was happy for him.
During a harmonious family dinner one evening, Susu suggested, "Let's have a short family trip this weekend. I heard from Shishi that the newly developed Misty Lake is very fun, and the farmhouse dishes and chicken soup there are delicious."
As she spoke, she couldn't help but swallow.
Little Xingxing also wanted to go, saying, "Mom and Dad, I want to go play."
"Okay, then we'll all go to Misty Lake this weekend," Tianyi decided.
Little Xingxing quickly added, "Let's invite Uncle Xiao's family too, so Xiaoxiao can play as well."
Tianyi's smile faltered as he thought of something and said, "Uncle Xiao and his family can't make it. They have something important to do at home this weekend."
Little Xingxing pressed, "What is it? Can't they come play with us first?"
Tianyi evaded, "I'm not sure, I just heard your Uncle Xiao say he has something on."
"Xingxing, come with me to look up some travel guides for Misty Lake," Susu changed the subject, pulling Little Xingxing to look at online guides.
Little Xingxing was a bit disappointed to know Xiaoxiao couldn't go, but there was nothing she could do. She accompanied Susu to look at the online guides and pictures.
At night, after the children were asleep.
They returned to their room. Susu felt Tianyi was being too cautious. Letting Little Xingxing have a companion like Xiaoxiao wouldn't hurt.
"It would be so much fun if our two families played together. Can't you just indulge Little Xingxing?" Susu complained a little.
Tianyi didn't get angry. He smiled gently at her and explained, "I didn't lie to Little Xingxing. An Jing really has something to do this weekend. He's arranged to have dinner with Xiaoxiao's biological father."
"Xiaoxiao's biological father?" Susu asked, suddenly enlightened. "Why are you so sure?"
Tianyi embraced her and said, "An Jing took Xiaoxiao for a paternity test, and it's been confirmed."
"Ah, An Jing is willing to let Xiaoxiao go?"
"He told me he's also come to terms with it. Xiaoxiao's biological father is not a bad person. He investigated this man named Alva, whose ancestors were European nobility, and he comes from a well-off family. He is married, but they don't have any children yet."
Susu exclaimed in surprise, "You've investigated so thoroughly. It seems he wants to hand Xiaoxiao over to her biological father."
"I think he's reassured by that Alva, but he also hopes Xiaoxiao is willing, so they need to interact more."
"That's true. Even if there's a blood relationship, they haven't lived together before, so Xiaoxiao probably doesn't have much affection for her biological father."
Tianyi nuzzled her and said, "An Jing is thinking of letting them spend more time together, and then see if Xiaoxiao can accept this father."
"Yes, this is a good way to resolve it."
"You shouldn't worry so much about their affairs." Tianyi's hand on her waist became restless as he said, "You should pay more attention to your husband."
Susu grabbed his hand, stopping him from moving, "You are the person I care about the most. How else can I care for you?"
"But do you know what I want the most right now?"
Susu looked at his suggestive gaze and tried to break free, "Stop fooling around, I haven't showered yet."
"I haven't either. Why don't we do it together?"
Susu giggled and pushed him away, "No..."
"I'll help you scrub your back, I'll serve you comfortably." He said, pulling her into the bathroom together.
...
On the weekend, An Jing booked a children's restaurant.
He brought his entire family, except for Xiaoxiao. Lan Yu also came with Little Ningyu.
Last time, Lan Yu was afraid to open the door and had only seen Alva on the surveillance video.
Now, sitting together for a meal, seeing him up close, he really resembled Xiaoxiao.
Alva tried to please Xiaoxiao throughout the meal, proactively talking to her whenever he had the chance.
But Xiaoxiao only looked at the food on her plate and never said a word to him.
After eating, she suddenly stood up and said to An Jing, "Dad, I'm going to play over there."
An Jing nodded in agreement, and she dashed off to the children's play area in the restaurant.
"You take Ningyu to play over there too, and keep an eye on Xiaoxiao," An Jing said to Lan Yu.
Lan Yu understood and, holding Ningyu, went to the playground.
Only An Jing and Alva were left at the dining table. An Jing wanted to have a private chat with him.
Alva's gaze fell on Xiaoxiao, who was on the slide in the playground, with a fatherly, loving smile.
Although Xiaoxiao still avoided him, he was growing to like the child more and more.