“Mr. Wan, you’re finally back…”
As the courtyard gate opened, Wan Yunting, carrying luggage in both hands, entered with Ouyang Fanmeng and Zhang Xian’er, followed by Duan Yingying. The nanny, Aunt Huang Guilan, eagerly greeted them. Wan Yunting smiled, “Aunt Lan, you didn’t come back early, did you?”
“Give it to me…”
Huang Guilan took a piece of luggage from him and smiled, “I returned yesterday. After all, no one was home, so I had to come back a day early to clean.”
“Thank you for your hard work.”
Wan Yunting smiled. Ouyang Fanmeng and Zhang Xian’er beside him were looking around the villa. Ouyang Fanmeng said, “Brother, your place is so big, and it’s a Chinese-style villa…”
“Mr. Wan, who is this?”
Huang Guilan asked, looking at Ouyang Fanmeng after putting down the luggage. Wan Yunting then smiled, “Aunt Lan, this is my sister, Ouyang Fanmeng, and that’s Zhang Xian’er.”
Wan Yunting also introduced Huang Guilan to his sister. Ouyang Fanmeng politely greeted her, “Hello, Aunt Lan.”
“Hello to you both…”
Huang Guilan smiled and said, “Then Mr. Wan, I’ll take the luggage upstairs first…”
“Alright, Aunt Lan.”
Wan Yunting nodded, then turned to Ouyang Fanmeng and Zhang Xian’er and smiled, “Shall I show you around?”
“Sure.”
Ouyang Fanmeng linked her arm with his, and Zhang Xian’er followed. They took a brief tour of the house. Knowing they would arrive home at noon, Huang Guilan also prepared lunch. During the meal, Wan Yunting reminded Huang Guilan that guests would be coming over tonight and that dinner needed to be prepared…
Today was the Lantern Festival. Wan Yunting had already contacted Ma Zhendong, Pang Yuan’s two families, as well as Fang Yanxi’s grandfather, Fang Shoushan, and Fang Guowen’s family.
Of course, Jin Xiuwen and He Chengping, Xue Jianchao and Huang Yuqing, and Lin Ya Nan were also invited. Even Jiang Peipei had sent a message, though it was uncertain if that girl would come tonight!
Han Shumei was also notified, along with Grandma Yan. Naturally, his second brother, his second sister-in-law, and their family were indispensable. Wan Yunting also specifically asked his second brother to invite his in-laws!
“Fanmeng, it’s getting late. Let’s go to the prison to see Big Sister.”
Seeing that it was already three o’clock in the afternoon, Wan Yunting prepared to take Ouyang Fanmeng to visit their elder sister in prison, and then stop by the company to find Fang Yanxi, before going home together…
Zhang Xian’er naturally followed. She was now a bodyguard tasked with protecting Wan Yunting and Ouyang Fanmeng, the siblings.
Wan Yunting asked Duan Yingying to help Aunt Lan at home. He then took his sister and Zhang Xian’er and drove off towards Huadu City Prison…
At the prison entrance, Ma Zhendong, dressed in a police uniform, had arrived early after receiving a call and was waiting. Seeing Wan Yunting’s silver sedan slowly approaching, he raised his hand and signaled him to park the car in a nearby spot. Wan Yunting, Ouyang Fanmeng, and Zhang Xian’er got out. Ma Zhendong stepped forward and smiled, “Little Wan, you’re finally back.”
“Old Ma.”
Wan Yunting went up, shook his hand, and patted his arm. Then he pointed to his sister and Zhang Xian’er and introduced them, “This is my sister, Ouyang Fanmeng, and this is Zhang Xian’er, my personal bodyguard!”
“Personal bodyguard?”
Ma Zhendong showed a disbelieving expression upon hearing Zhang Xian’er introduced. Wan Yunting laughed, “Don’t be fooled by her delicate appearance; her martial arts are very formidable.”
His words made Ma Zhendong scrutinize Zhang Xian’er intently. He really couldn’t tell where she was formidable. Ouyang Fanmeng politely greeted him, “Brother, should I call you Brother Dong then?”
“Of course.”
Wan Yunting placed his large hand on his sister’s shoulder and pointed at Ma Zhendong, smiling, “Back then, your brother was all thanks to his care in this prison.”
Ouyang Fanmeng nodded and thanked Ma Zhendong, “Thank you, Brother Dong.”
“Hey, why are we being so polite?”
Ma Zhendong looked at the delicate and beautiful Ouyang Fanmeng and nodded with a smile.
The news that Wan Yunting was a scion of the Ouyang family, one of the five great families in the capital, had been unbelievable to everyone at the time.
“Let’s go. I’ve already notified your Big Sister in advance; she’s waiting,” Ma Zhendong said with a smile.
“Okay, I’ll get some things first…”
Wan Yunting hurried to get the items from the car. He, Ouyang Fanmeng, and Zhang Xian’er followed Ma Zhendong, chatting as they entered the prison and headed towards the women’s prison section. Big Sister Wan Manyu had already been called to a room in advance, a form of special treatment.
Ma Zhendong pushed open the door. Inside, Wan Manyu, wearing a prison uniform, was sitting on a chair in front of a table. Her hands and feet were, of course, not shackled. Upon seeing Wan Yunting enter, Wan Manyu’s rosy face broke into a happy smile, “Little Wan, you’re back from the capital.”
“Mm, Sis…”
Wan Yunting came in with the items. Ouyang Fanmeng and Zhang Xian’er followed. Ma Zhendong gestured and did not go in to disturb their reunion.
“And who are these two?”
Wan Manyu looked at Ouyang Fanmeng and Zhang Xian’er. Wan Yunting placed the items on the table and said with a smile, “This is my sister, Ouyang Fanmeng, and this is Zhang Xian’er. Don’t mind her; she’s just here for fun.”
“But there’s not much fun here.”
Zhang Xian’er looked around and said, “I’ll go out first. Anyway, this is a prison; no one can hurt you here.”
Wan Yunting nodded and said to her, “Don’t wander around and look at things outside.”
“Got it.” With that, Zhang Xian’er opened the door and left.
“Call her Big Sister,” Wan Yunting said to his sister with a smile. Ouyang Fanmeng politely greeted Wan Manyu, “Hello, Big Sister.”
“Hello.”
Wan Manyu showed a gentle smile and looked at Ouyang Fanmeng, then said, “Sit down quickly…”
Before, during the Chinese New Year, her second brother, Wan Dongming, had visited and informed Wan Manyu about Wan Yunting’s reunion with the Ouyang family. Now, looking at her third brother’s biological sister, Ouyang Fanmeng, Wan Manyu smiled and said, “You’re really beautiful. Yes, you do look quite like Third Brother.”
Wan Yunting smiled and opened the items, saying, “Sis, these are all from the capital that we bought for you…”
Wan Manyu looked at the items he took out and deliberately chided, “Stop spending money carelessly. Besides, I don’t need too many things here. Your second brother brought me a lot of things before the New Year. Look, I’ve even gotten fatter.”
“It’s good that you’ve gotten fatter.”
Wan Yunting looked at his elder sister, whose face was rosy. Unlike others who might appear haggard or depressed after entering prison, Wan Manyu’s symptoms of initial discomfort and unadaptability had only appeared briefly when she first entered.
Now, Wan Manyu had not only recovered mentally but also physically. She had even gained ten pounds. Furthermore, Wan Yunting had made significant contributions to the police force, especially in the recent Mexican incident where he brought glory to the entire Huaxia. The higher authorities were also considering a further reduction of Wan Manyu’s sentence.
Wan Yunting briefly recounted his recent experiences in the capital to his elder sister. Wan Manyu said, “So, you’ll be developing in the capital from now on?”
“More or less.”
Wan Yunting nodded and smiled, “Don’t worry, Sis. When you get out of prison, I’ll take you and Wan’er to the capital too.”
“Okay.”
Wan Manyu nodded and smiled tenderly at Wan Yunting, saying, “Third Brother, you are the most accomplished. Parents in heaven must be very happy.”
Wan Yunting smiled and nodded. After chatting with his elder sister for over half an hour, seeing that time was almost up, he took Ouyang Fanmeng and left. He asked her to wait outside with Zhang Xian’er, while he went to the men’s prison section to visit Hou Bing. However, they didn’t talk much. He just told him to reform himself properly and strive for a reduced sentence so he could get out sooner…
“Old Ma, remember to pick up the elders from home and bring them to the house for dinner early.”
Leaving the prison gate, Wan Yunting did not forget to remind Ma Zhendong again. Ma Zhendong waved his hand and smiled, “Got it. I’ll be going back soon too. You guys should hurry back and prepare dinner and drinks.”
“Haha, there will definitely be enough alcohol for you. Go back soon, okay?”
Wan Yunting said with a smile, then got into the car with Ouyang Fanmeng and Zhang Xian’er. After saying goodbye to Ma Zhendong, he drove away, heading towards the city center and straight to the Chaoting Group Headquarters building…
At this moment, in the company’s chairman’s office, Fang Yanxi put down the documents in her hand, straightened her body, and stretched her arms. Then, her secretary, Lin Xiaoqi, knocked and entered, saying, “President Fang, there are several documents that need your signature.”
“Give them to me.”
Fang Yanxi reached out, and Lin Xiaoqi quickly walked over and handed them to her. After a moment’s thought, she asked, “President Fang, is our headquarters moving to the capital?”
Fang Yanxi, looking at the documents, nodded and said, “More or less.”
“Ah, does that mean I’ll have to go to the capital too?” Lin Xiaoqi raised her eyebrows, appearing somewhat troubled.
Fang Yanxi signed the documents and handed them back to her, smiling, “What, you don’t want to go with me?”
“It’s not that.”
Lin Xiaoqi took the documents, pouted her small mouth, and said with a bit of shyness, “President Fang, I’ve started dating recently.”
“Oh really?”
Fang Yanxi leaned back in her chair and asked Lin Xiaoqi with interest, “Is it someone from our company?”
Lin Xiaoqi smiled cautiously, “President Fang, will you blame me?”
Fang Yanxi gave her a roll of her eyes and said with a smile, “Although the company has explicit regulations against office romance, it’s not truly prohibited.”
“Phew, that’s good then.”
Lin Xiaoqi was relieved upon hearing this. Fang Yanxi pressed further, “Quick, tell me, who is it? Let me help you vet him!”
Just as Lin Xiaoqi was about to speak, a knock came from outside. Standing outside the glass office door was naturally Wan Yunting, Ouyang Fanmeng, and Zhang Xian’er. Wan Yunting pushed the door open directly and said with a smile, “Yanxi, I’m back.”
Fang Yanxi looked up, her eyes fixed on him. Seeing the man enter with two unfamiliar girls, both exceptionally beautiful, made her even more unhappy. She said expressionlessly, “You’re back, so be it. Do you have to make the whole company aware and come out to welcome you?”
Wan Yunting’s expression faltered at her words. He turned to look outside the office, where a crowd of employees had gathered. They were all looking excited, pointing at Wan Yunting inside, and discussing him in hushed tones.
After all, people in the company had previously speculated that Wan Yunting might be the true chairman behind Chaoting Financial Technology Group.
Now, in the capital, Jiang Wenhao had personally announced that Wan Yunting was the true chairman of the Chaoting Group, which had completely shocked people in the national, and even global, financial industries.
Therefore, at this very moment, all the employees had put down their work and boldly ran to President Fang’s office entrance, just wanting to catch a glimpse of the true boss behind the group…