Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
âFiancée? What fiancée?â
The expression on Mother Shiâs face had completely changed. She glanced at Shi Mengwan and only realized now that her daughter did indeed have a small temper, but she was definitely not someone who would make trouble without reason.
âHaoze? What fiancée?â
Zhan Haoze glanced at Shi Mengwan as if he didnât expect her to bring up such a topic in front of Shi Mengwan.
The corners of Shi Mengwanâs lips curled up with a hint of disdain in her eyes. She just stared at Zhan Haoze. She wanted to know how he was going to explain in front of her mother.
âMr. Zhan?â
Seeing that Zhan Haoze hadnât said anything, Mother Shiâs address had changed.
Zhan Haoze glanced at Mother Shi and turned to face her with a calm expression. âI do have a fiancée, but I donât have any feelings for her. Also, I promised Wanwan that I would resolve this matter.â
âDoes that mean you really have a fiancée?â Mother Shi only paid attention to the first sentence.
âAuntie, I said I would resolve ââ
âPlease, Mr. Zhan.â
Mother Shiâs expression darkened. She looked at Zhan Haoze impolitely and pointed at the door. âMr. Zhan, weâre from a small family and youâre out of our league.â
âAuntie, I promised Wanwan that I would definitely resolve this matter.â
Zhan Haoze was rarely patient, but Mother Shiâ didnât want to hear it. âThen weâll talk about it after you resolve it.â
The atmosphere was a little awkward and extremely stiff. Zhan Haozeâs expression was a little awkward. He wasnât good at explaining, but because she was Shi Mengwanâs mother and an elder, his attitude was rather polite.
âAuntie, I just need some time to resolve this. Itâs not a big deal.â
Shi Mengwan kept looking at him and didnât say anything. Not a big deal? A man who canât be with me openly, why would I come?
Mother Shi looked at him rather impolitely. She didnât accept this explanation. âNot a big deal? I wonder what Mr. Zhanâs definition of a big deal is? If you think having a fiancée isnât a big deal, then if our Wanwan still has a fiancé at home, I wonder if Mr. Zhan thinks itâs not a big deal too?â
She turned Zhan Haoze around and Zhan Haozeâs expression became more and more uncomfortable. âAuntie.â
âPlease go ahead.â Mother Shiâs expression was already very ugly. It was true that she liked Zhan haoze before, but that was because Zhan Haoze had a clean background and no messy relationships around him.
Zhan Haoze had a fiancée. In Mother Shiâs eyes, no matter how good Zhan Haoze was, he wasnât a good man and couldnât be entrusted with her life.
The atmosphere in the restaurant was very awkward. Mother Shi and Shi Mengwan didnât look too pleasant.
Shi Mengwan sat there with a mocking smile on her lips. She didnât look at Zhan Haoze. With Mother Shiâs help, she had nothing to do. She even leisurely picked up the soup in front of her and took a sip.
En, the freshly made seafood soup was light and delicious. It tasted really good.
âMom, this soup is really delicious.â She looked at Mother Shi with a subtle smile on her face. That silent and intimate look caused Zhan Haozeâs eyes to darken.
âIf you like it, drink more.â Mother Shi glanced at Zhan Haoze as she spoke. âMr. Zhan, if thereâs nothing else, you can leave first. Wanwan and I still have to eat. Itâs not convenient for you to be here.â
Zhan haoze took a deep look at Shi Mengwan and stood up in the end.
He stood in front of the dining table and his tall figure made him look imposing as soon as he stood up. Shi Mengwan didnât give in, but Shi Mengwan was still leisurely drinking the soup.
She felt much better after drinking the soup. Her nonchalance made Zhan Haozeâs face turn pale.
He pulled out the chair and took a step back.
âAuntie, please give me some time. I will solve my problems.â
Mother Shi was unmoved. In her heart, nothing could compare to her daughterâs happiness.
Zhan Haoze looked at Shi Mengwan again. She had already finished the soup in the bowl and handed it to Mother Shi with a bright smile on her lips.
âMom, get me another bowl of soup.â
âDonât drink the soup. Drink it later and eat first.â
As Mother Shi spoke, she scooped a bowl of rice for Shi Mengwan and placed it in her hand. Zhan Haozeâs expression turned ugly when he saw that she wasnât looking at him at all.
âAuntie, Wanwan, Iâm leaving first.â
No one paid him any attention. Ever since Zhan Haoze became famous as a teenager, he had never encountered such a thing.
However, Mother Shi and Shi Mengwan acted as if they didnât see him and continued eating. Zhan Haoze turned around and was about to leave.
âWait.â
When Zhan Haoze reached the door, Shi Mengwan suddenly called out to him.
This time, not understanding what she was doing, both Mother Shi and Zhan Haoze looked at her.
Especially Mother Shi. She looked worried. Did this child regret it?
âZhan Haoze, leave the key to my house.â
After saying this, Shi Mengwan lowered her head to eat. Mother Shi suddenly thought of this question. Waiting for him to hand over the key, She stared at Zhan Haoze.
Zhan Haoze stood at the door. This was the first time in his life that he had experienced such a predicament.
He looked deeply at Shi Mengwan and finally took out the key to Shi Mengwanâs house and placed it at the entrance.
He pulled the door open and walked out. The door opened and closed. Shi Mengwanâs heart had been hanging in her throat earlier, but now she finally felt at ease.
Mother Shi sat down and looked at Shi Mengwan with a hint of heartache in her eyes. âWanwan.â
âMom, letâs eat.â Shi Mengwan could guess what Mother Shi wanted to say, but she didnât want to hear it now.
âWanwan, you ââ How could Shi Mengwan eat? She only felt that her daughterâs life was miserable. âDid you know that Zhan Haoze had a fiancée?â
Shi Mengwan lowered her head and didnât answer Mother Shiâs question. However, this attitude was undoubtedly a tacit agreement.
âDaughter, why are you so stupid? You ââ
âMom.â Shi Mengwanâs eyes were a little sore, and her heart was uncomfortable. She forced herself to ignore it. âItâs all in the past. Heâs gone now, isnât he?â
This person had left, but his influence was still there. When Mother Shi thought of Shi Mengwanâs influence because of him, she felt even more uncomfortable. âThis Zhan Haoze also looks like a decent person. Why is he doing something like two-timing?â
Shi Mengwan didnât want her to answer, and Mother Shi didnât need her to answer either. She said to herself, âThatâs true. You canât tell a manâs heart from his face. There are some people in this world who you really canât tell.â
She looked at Shi Mengwan worriedly and sighed in her heart. âWanwan, why do you think your life is so hard?â
âMom.â Shi Mengwan stopped eating and looked at Mother Shi. âCan you stop talking? Itâs all in the past.â
âYeah, itâs all in the past.â Mother Shi stopped talking. âStay away from that Zhan guy from now on.â
âI know.â
âItâs not that Iâm stopping you. No matter how good this other guy is, heâs still someone elseâs.â
âMom, I said it. I know.â
âIn the future, look for another good guy.â
âWeâll see.â How could she have the mood to look for another good guy now?
âThat Xiao Qi ââ
âMom, can we not talk about him?â
If Shi Mengwan was interested in Xiao Qi, the two of them would have been together a long time ago. She just didnât have that intention.
Mother Shi let out a long sigh. Seeing her like this, Shi Mengwan put down the bowl in her hand, picked up the bowl, and poured a bowl of soup in front of her.
âOkay, letâs eat.â
Seeing that Mother Shi was still unhappy, she said nonchalantly, âMom, donât worry. Everyone loves your daughter. When flowers bloom, someone will definitely want her.â
Seeing her like this, no matter how worried Mother Shi was, she could only let it go. âYou.â
Shi Mengwan looked down and focused on eating. She didnât respond to Mother Shiâs words.
..
Tang Hua looked at Zhan Haoze. Even if he didnât say anything, he could see that Zhan Haoze was in a bad mood.
âBoss?â
âHowâs the cooperation case with Tianji going?â
âItâs almost done. Weâre just waiting for the contract to be signed.â
âYou can confirm this later. Just sign the contract in the next two days.â
âYes.â
There was silence. Zhan Haoze looked out of the window. No one knew what he was thinking. Tang Hua felt a chill on the back of his neck. Bossâs mood really wasnât right, wasnât it?
Could it be because of that person?
âIs there any movement over there?â
âThe old manâs health seems to be getting worse. I heard that he called for a lawyer again two days ago.â
âCall for a lawyer?â Zhan Haoze narrowed his eyes, as if he had thought of something. He sneered. âMake the arrangements. Iâm going to Qing City.â
âOkay. Iâll make the arrangements now.â
Tang Hua had just opened the office door when he saw Chen Feifei standing at the door. His expression was a little strange.
âMiss Chen.â
This shout was particularly loud, causing Chen Feifei to glare at him. âWhatâs your name? Youâre so jumpy. I donât know why brother Hao left someone like you by his side.â
Tang Hua rubbed his nose and turned to look at Zhan Haoze. Zhan Haoze gave him a look and he quickly left.
After he left, Zhan Haoze picked up the document on the side and started reading. Chen Feifei bit her lip and walked in quickly.
âBrother Hao, what have you been busy with these two days? You havenât entered the company for three days.â
âSomethingâs up.â
âWhat is more important than the companyâs matters?â Chen Feifei wore a professional suit and held a document in her hand.
Zhan Haoze looked up at her. âWhat is it?â
âOf course itâs something.â Chen Feifeiâs attention was successfully diverted by Zhan Haoze. She waved the document in her hand. âBrother Hao, I also want to contribute to the company. This is the proposal that I spent a few days to make. Take a look.â
Zhan Haoze wasnât in a hurry to get the document. He looked at Chen Feifei with a grim expression.
âFeifei.â
âYes?â
âYou donât have to work so hard.â Zhan Haoze said seriously. âYou can stay at home and enjoy your life as the eldest daughter of the Chen family.â
Chen Feifei looked at Zhan Haoze blankly, as if she didnât understand what he meant. âBut, I want to enter the company. I want to help you.â
âNo need.â Zhan Haoze said quite directly. âFeifei, donât waste your time on me. You should go live your own life.â
âLive my own life? Brother Hao, what do you mean?â