CHAPTER 257: CHAPTER 257: FEEDING HIM BY HAND

Ningwan happened to pass by Zhan Group, knowing that Mr. Zhan hadn’t left work yet, so she walked in with the egg tarts she just bought.

As she walked in, she ran into Mrs. Yan, who had red eyes and was hastily walking out, head down.

She paused for a moment, standing still watching her leave.

Mrs. Yan didn’t see her.

However, her appearance here indicated that she had already met Mr. Zhan.

Ningwan hurriedly walked into the elevator.

Pushing open the door to Mr. Zhan’s office, she saw him sitting in the chair, his eyes slightly closed, with a faint expression of sorrow on his face.

She walked over to him.

She waved the egg tart in front of him, smiling, "I just bought it, queued for a long time, heard it’s delicious, want to try it?"

Mr. Zhan opened his eyes, surprised to see her.

"Wanwan? Why are you here?"

"Happened to pass by, came specifically to see you, brought egg tarts for you. For all my hard efforts, will you grace me by trying one?" Ningwan added.

Mr. Zhan didn’t like sweets, but seeing Ningwan’s expectant eyes, he couldn’t bear to refuse and nodded.

"Alright."

"They’re not very sweet, but they look very delicious." Ningwan quickly put them down and opened the packaging.

"Did you see anyone when you came in?" Mr. Zhan asked.

Ningwan asked in surprise, "See anyone? Who do you mean?"

"Nothing, just asking casually." said Mr. Zhan.

After washing her hands, Ningwan took out an egg tart and fed it to him.

It’s rare for his wife to feed him personally, so Mr. Zhan, despite not liking it, still cooperated and took a bite.

"How is it, isn’t it very tasty?" Ningwan asked.

Mr. Zhan chuckled and nodded, "Hmm, it’s tasty, anything you feed me is tasty."

"If you say that, I’ll be shy." Ningwan pretended to be shy.

Mr. Zhan pulled her to sit on his lap.

"Wanwan, never leave me."

He held her, whispering softly at her neck.

Ningwan reached out and patted his head, "Hmm, won’t leave you, don’t worry!"

After patting him, she suddenly exclaimed, "Ah!"

"What’s wrong?" Mr. Zhan asked quickly.

Ningwan smiled awkwardly, raised her hands, and stepped back from his lap.

After backing to the door, she said, "Sorry, I forgot I had egg tart crumbs on my hands and smeared them all over your head."

Mr. Zhan: "..."

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Wangyue hurried to Jiangcheng to meet Ningwan.

As soon as she saw Ningwan, Wangyue pouted, cried, and ran to hug her.

"Miss Ye, I finally got to see you."

"Alright, alright, don’t cry, I’m fine, perfectly okay." Ningwan patted her back.

Wangyue released Ningwan, pointing at Mr. Zhan, and scolded, "Miss Ye, you have no idea how unreasonable he is. He wouldn’t even save you, selfishly fearing for his life, completely disregarding yours."

"If he were selfish and disregarded my life, I wouldn’t have been found so quickly. Don’t be mad at him; I understand the decision he made at that time. If you keep being upset with him, it’ll be hard for me to bring you along." Ningwan said.

Wangyue widened her eyes, "Shouldn’t it be hard for him instead? How come it’s difficult for me? Miss Ye, I’m the one who can protect you."

"Being fond of beauty over friendship is a human instinct." Ningwan shrugged.

Wangyue, angry, pouted almost tearing up again.

"No crying, or I won’t take you with me." Ningwan threatened.

Wangyue sniffed, holding back her tears.

That afternoon, Mr. Zhan took them to Philadelphia.

Philadelphia is a northern city, on another extreme from the southern Jiangcheng.

However, Philadelphia is considered an extremely developed city in the north.

Mr. Zhan had been there once many years ago for business but didn’t know anyone from the Wan Family.

The journey was long, so naturally, they flew.

Mr. Zhan booked first class, and two and a half hours later they arrived at Philadelphia Airport.

Wu had already arranged the car and hotel.

After getting in the car, they drove straight to the hotel, and rested a bit.

Mr. Zhan then called a makeup team to come over and do makeup for Ningwan and Wangyue.

"Why do we need to put on makeup?" Ningwan asked.

Mr. Zhan said, "There’s a banquet today, attended by Wan Yufeng’s son, Wan Tianyi, so we’ll go take a look. Get acquainted, and then have him introduce us to Wan Yufeng at the Wan Family."

"Do you know Wan Tianyi?"

"I don’t know him, but a friend of mine does and can introduce me."

Ningwan nodded, let the makeup artist do her makeup, changed into an evening dress, and attended with Mr. Zhan.

This banquet was hosted by a Philadelphia socialite.

Mr. Zhan’s friend was President Chen, a native of Philadelphia, who does business in trade.

Previously collaborated with Zhan Group once, that’s how he knew Mr. Zhan.

However, it’s just a nodding acquaintance, not particularly close.

After all, Mr. Zhan is always cold and indifferent to everyone, except Xia Wenyuan, his childhood friend. He doesn’t have any real friends.

Actually, President Chen is more familiar with Xia Wenyuan; they consider each other friends.

Mr. Zhan said he was his friend only to show off in front of Ningwan.

Upon meeting, President Chen was extremely enthusiastic.

Knowing Ningwan was Mr. Zhan’s wife, he praised warmly, "Madam Zhan and Mr. Zhan truly are a perfect match."

Of course, he didn’t dare say he wasn’t Mr. Zhan’s friend.

So, Mr. Zhan’s lie would never be exposed.

Ningwan thanked him.

President Chen invited them to go inside.

Clinking glasses, singing and dancing.

Most guests at the banquet were Philadelphia socialites, and there were also some familiar-looking celebrities present.

Wangyue recognized a few, whispering to Ningwan, "Didn’t expect they could invite so many big-name stars."

"Philadelphia’s economy is prosperous, so seeing stars here is quite normal." Ningwan whispered back.

"Oh, isn’t that the young star Lin Youyou? Why is she dressed like that; she’s only eighteen, but dressed like twenty-eight." Wangyue suddenly pointed at a girl in a backless dress with surprise.

Ningwan glanced in that direction and saw a pretty girl. With heavy makeup, wearing a sexy backless dress, she flirted coquettishly while snuggling up to a young man, laughing cheerfully.

"Only eighteen? Doesn’t look like it." Ningwan remarked.

Wangyue said sorrowfully, "Indeed eighteen, just finished the college entrance exam this year. I liked her a lot; she’s from an ordinary family and worked hard in showbiz, not easy at all. Always appeared pure in public, called a breath of fresh air in the entertainment industry. Didn’t expect her to be like this in private; so disappointing."

That’s idol-worship crashing to the ground.

Ningwan sympathetically patted her shoulder.

After finishing the formalities with Mr. Zhan, President Chen suddenly pointed to the man Lin Youyou was leaning on, introducing, "That’s Chairman Wan’s son, Wan Tianyi."