After Mo Hongti felt a "proper" twinge of jealousy towards Su Ziyu, she began to genuinely rejoice for her.
Suddenly, Yang Xiao looked at her and announced on the spot that he would take her along to Longxu as well.
Huh?!
Mo Hongti, who had just picked up her water cup to drink, froze like a wooden chicken.
Not only was she stunned, but Li Qianfan and the others were also dumbfounded.
Su Ziyu, who already knew this news, looked at Mo Hongti with a clear plea in her eyes.
Su Ziyu felt like she was Granny Liu from the Dream of the Red Chamber, and Longxu was the Grand View Garden.
She naturally hoped that her closest sister could accompany her to Longxu.
This way, even if she found herself flustered due to her lack of experience, she would have a "confidante" to help her.
"You… you're saying I can also go to Longxu?"
Mo Hongti came to her senses, flames beginning to burn in her eyes, and she pointed to herself with a shaky voice, asking.
"Yes."
Yang Xiao nodded, glanced at Su Ziyu, and then said, "Ziyu currently needs a most trusted assistant to help her log into Longxu. In the future, she will also need a most trusted assistant to help her handle the daily operations of Longxu. Other than you, I can't think of anyone else who could be competent for this job. I hope you will consider my suggestion carefully."
Did Mo Hongti need to consider it carefully?
Did she?
She did!?
With a whoosh—
Mo Hongti stood up, her movement so abrupt that she nearly knocked over her chair.
She paid no mind to it and exclaimed loudly, "Grandmother. I don't need to consider it! I am a hundred times, a thousand times, ten thousand times willing to be Ziyu's assistant!"
At this moment.
Even a fool would understand Yang Xiao's intentions in arranging for Mo Hongti.
More than twenty years ago.
When Li Xiao's first wife, Lu Ziqi, gained the status of successor to the Grand Patriarch of the Marco family, her best friend Feng Meizhu was her assistant.
Now.
Lu Ziqi is the Grand Patriarch of the Marco family, and Feng Meizhu is the absolute second-in-command of the Marco family!
Translating this to Su Ziyu and Mo Hongti—
Su Ziyu is the Lu Ziqi of that time, and Mo Hongti is the Feng Meizhu of that time!!
If Mo Hongti's IQ exceeded thirty, she would undoubtedly seize this opportunity without hesitation.
And Mo Hongti's life underwent a qualitative change at this moment, one she had never dared to imagine before.
Clearly understanding this, Mo Hongti was overwhelmed with excitement.
She raised her wine glass with both hands, bowed deeply to Yang Xiao, and held the cup above her head.
Her voice, hoarse from extreme emotion, said, "Grandmother, I will absolutely not let you down."
After saying that.
Mo Hongti drank it all in one go.
Because she drank too quickly, she began to cough uncontrollably.
She did not conceal her ambition to follow Su Ziyu to Longxu and strive to become the future second-in-command in terms of internal affairs.
Because Mo Hongti understood very well—
Now that Empress Dowager Xiao had spoken so plainly, even a sliver of affectation or hypocrisy from her would prompt Yang Xiao to immediately consider selecting a new assistant for Su Ziyu.
"Good. It's settled then."
Yang Xiao also appreciated Mo Hongti's frankness, raising her wine glass and taking a sip, as a toast.
Ning Xiaolan, now sober, kicked Old Su. The couple raised their glasses together. "Hongti, thank you."
Ever since Su Ziyu was targeted by Lan Yunhai and Mo Hongti risked her life to save her, Old Su and his wife had considered her their most trusted person.
Having Mo Hongti as Su Ziyu's assistant and accompanying her to Longxu was what the couple wished for most.
Their toast of gratitude at this moment was absolutely heartfelt.
Watching the people clinking glasses, Li Qianfan, who was merely a bystander tonight, felt somewhat bewildered.
He, the absolute protagonist, seemed to have become a transparent figure.
He knew nothing beforehand.
His grandmother had already made all the arrangements for his future.
Li Qianfan was a bit confused.
Dai Paipai, however, felt even more envious and jealous—
It was one thing for Su Ziyu to log into Longxu, as she was Li Qianfan's lawfully wedded wife.
But what about Mo Hongti?
After Mo Hongti went to Longxu, was it merely as Su Ziyu's assistant?
It was natural for Dai Paipai to have such thoughts.
After all, she was also a woman.
She also yearned for Empress Dowager Xiao to arrange for her to enter Longxu.
However—
Dai Paipai suddenly remembered something, and her jealousy towards Mo Hongti instantly vanished like smoke.
She was the woman who "activated Li Qianfan"!!
From the most direct perspective, her relationship with Li Qianfan was far more intimate than Li Qianfan's relationships with Su Ziyu and Mo Hongti.
Moreover, she and Li Qianfan were going to face life and death together for the next year?
After her jealousy dissipated, Dai Paipai immediately raised her glass and stood up, clinking glasses with Mo Hongti and offering her sincerest blessings.
After sitting down—
She could no longer hold back. Using the table as a cover, she landed her high heel and slyly moved her foot to Li Qianfan's leg.
Li Qianfan shot her a glare, signaling her not to mess around.
Dai Paipai ignored him, lowering her head to drink water while wiggling her toes. "I want it, I want it."
That troublesome woman was asking for a beating—
After Yang Xiao announced these two pieces of news, the atmosphere at the scene became even more harmonious and lively.
Because she had decided to depart for Longxu with Su Ziyu and the others the afternoon after tomorrow.
But before leaving, both Su Ziyu and Mo Hongti had to make arrangements for their absence.
After all, one was the院长 of Qianfan Hospital, and the other was the CEO of Victoria.
They couldn't possibly go to Longxu and immediately return, could they?
Someone had to help them handle the daily work of the hospital and Victoria.
In their opinion, this was a very important matter.
But in Empress Dowager Xiao's eyes—
She had no interest in wasting time on a small hospital and a small nightclub.
"You all continue chatting."
Yang Xiao stood up. "Ziye, come with me for a walk outside."
Yang Ziye immediately knew that her grandmother wanted to "tutor" her privately and didn't want to go.
But she couldn't refuse.
She could only look pleadingly at Li Qianfan, hoping he would accompany her to receive her grandmother's teachings.
Li Qianfan decisively chose to ignore Ziye's pleading gaze.
Ziye was furious.
As she reluctantly walked towards the door, she accidentally stepped hard on Li Qianfan's left foot.
Li Qianfan grimaced in pain—
After the Empress Dowager Xiao, who exuded an aura of awe, withdrew, the atmosphere in the private room immediately became much more lively.
At least Old Su dared to smoke.
Mother-in-law Lan dared to put one foot on a chair, roll up her sleeves, and directly admonish Su Ziyu on how she should behave in Longxu.
After Su Ziyu left Qingyun, the person who would take over her work was Vice Dean Huang.
Back when Qianfan Hospital was still Guangming Hospital, Old Huang was Su Ziyu's deputy. He was honest and diligent, capable of taking on important responsibilities.
And on Victoria's side?
Mo Hongti's original intention was to have Dai Paipai temporarily take over her work.
Actually.
There were many people at Victoria who could help Mo Hongti handle daily tasks.
To name just one, Zhang Bao, whose leg injury had basically healed and who had returned to work at Victoria yesterday.
Whether it was his loyalty to Mo Hongti or his own work capabilities, Zhang Bao was capable of managing the daily operations.
The reason Mo Hongti chose Dai Paipai was a form of "compensation between sisters."
Having been chosen by Empress Dowager Xiao as the assistant to the future Lady of Longxu, her future was bright.
But Dai Paipai was not taken to Longxu, and she must have felt disappointed. At this moment, Mo Hongti entrusting Victoria to her was a form of compensation.
Dai Paipai, however, politely declined.
Because she understood very well—
Zhai Yue, who was responsible for protecting her, had already been transferred away by Li Qianfan, and the dark web could take her away at any moment to start her new life.
But this matter was a little secret between her and Li Qianfan and could not be told to others.
Seeing that Dai Paipai truly did not want to take over Victoria's work, Mo Hongti had no choice but to give up.
Time was short, and the task was heavy.
Both Su Ziyu and Mo Hongti decided to "arrange their affairs" overnight.
Old Su, who had drunk a few too many glasses due to excessive joy tonight, was singing Andy Lau's "Forget Water" while Mother-in-law Lan dragged him back to his guest room to rest.
Dai Paipai also made an excuse about being tired and returned to her room.
Before leaving, she gave Li Qianfan a barrage of seductive glances, as if they were free.
Su Ziyu didn't notice.
But Mo Hongti did, and she kept signaling Li Qianfan with her eyes, urging him to go and comfort Dai Paipai, who had "lost" the trip to Longxu.
Coincidentally.
Li Qianfan wasn't very interested in their "arranging affairs" and wanted to spend time with Paipai, so he pretended to be "reluctant," paid his respects to Sister Yu, and sauntered off.
For one night.
Li, the male, was constantly being tossed around passively.
This was because Dai Paipai had a very clear premonition that the time for her to be taken away by the dark web was rapidly approaching.
The fear of the unknown future made her cherish every second she spent with Li Qianfan.
She wished she could treat one second as one hour.
This also led her to go all out, no longer caring about her own endurance.
It wasn't until half-past five in the morning, when Dai Paipai, whose bones felt like they had fallen apart, finally fell into a dazed sleep.
Li Qianfan was finally free.
After covering her with a blanket, he walked into the bathroom.
At five in the afternoon.
Li Qianfan was in the consultant's office specially reserved for him by Old Su, negotiating a matter with Bai Ziyan when Ziye called.
"Brother, I have a huge piece of good news to tell you!"
"What huge good news? Did Empress Dowager Xiao finally allow you to date foreigners?"
"What are you talking about."
Ziye said with a coquettish pout, "Wu Jiang's mother has arrived in Qingyun!"
Huh?
Sister Wu Jiang is here in Qingyun?
Li Qianfan was stunned when Ziye added, "Also accompanying her is the Nanyin beauty from the Shen family of Lingnan."
Huh?
Sister Guanyin is here too!?
Li Qianfan's expression changed again, and he thought of a saying.
You can't keep a secret in a paper bag.