CHAPTER 762: CHAPTER 759: ARRANGEMENTS

"Why did you bring gifts?"

Seeing Lin Jianming and his wife bringing things over, Shen Siyuan felt a bit surprised.

"Consider it an early New Year’s greeting," Lin Jianming said.

"Early New Year?"

Shen Siyuan looked bewildered. It’s way too early to celebrate New Year; there’s still more than half a month to go.

"Yes, because we’re planning to go back to Xiajing for New Year’s," Lin Jianming said.

"Leaving now?"

"In the next couple of days," Song Qingwei chimed in.

"Some old friends in Xiajing need visiting during New Year," Lin Jianming said rather vaguely, but Shen Siyuan got his point.

He had mentioned before that the reason his family’s police equipment company could be so large was because it had a lot of support from higher-ups.

These people wouldn’t support without reason; they probably also have some interests. Normally, they don’t interact, but year-end is time for some socializing and strengthening connections.

Although his son Lin Libo is currently managing the company, the real connections still belong to Lin Jianming.

"Do you want to take Duoduo back to Xiajing for the New Year?" Shen Siyuan guessed the purpose of their visit today.

"Yes, that’s the idea."

Lin Jianming and Song Qingwei looked a little embarrassed.

Although Duoduo is their daughter, she’s now also Shen Siyuan’s disciple, so they need his permission for her to leave.

"Of course, no problem," Shen Siyuan readily agreed.

"Thank you, we’re mostly worried about delaying your important work."

They had spent enough time with Duoduo to vaguely realize that sometimes she goes out for "missions."

"Don’t worry, it won’t."

Shen Siyuan waved at Duoduo, who was playing in the living room with Tang Tang.

Not only did Duoduo run over, but Tang Tang also followed.

Shen Siyuan gently patted Duoduo’s little head and said, "You go back with your mom and dad first. You know how to come back, don’t you?"

Duoduo nodded. She discovered a new function of the Qiankun Umbrella. As long as she had been there, she could silently recite in her heart, then spin the umbrella handle, and she could quickly arrive. This allowed her to go anywhere she had been anytime.

"As long as you know, so for you, being in Xiajing or in Bin Hai is actually the same."

"Hehe~"

Duoduo raised her head with a proud little expression.

Though Lin Jianchun didn’t understand what they were talking about, seeing Shen Siyuan explaining things to Duoduo, they didn’t interrupt.

"Alright, I’ve got it. You guys take care of your business, I have some matters to attend to," Shen Siyuan turned to look outside the door.

"Huh? Oh."

Lin Jianming and his wife were initially puzzled, then realized he was hinting for them to leave.

Though they were a bit unsure why Shen Siyuan suddenly wanted them gone, they didn’t dare ask more and quickly got up to say goodbye.

Seeing them leave, Duoduo instinctively followed.

When Duoduo moved away from Shen Siyuan, Tang Tang immediately scooted closer.

"Oh?"

She raised her small head to look at Shen Siyuan.

"What’s wrong?" Shen Siyuan was a bit puzzled.

"Hmm~"

Tang Tang immediately wrinkled her little nose, looking grumpy, then lowered her head, nuzzling her big head against Shen Siyuan’s arm.

Shen Siyuan suddenly realized, feeling a mix of amusement and frustration, and reached out to pat her little head.

Only then did Tang Tang sigh contentedly, then hands on her hips, left satisfied.

At that moment, just as Lin Jianming opened the door, he saw two people standing outside, was taken aback, and then realized why Shen Siyuan hurried them away; others were coming.

The two outside were also taken aback seeing Lin Jianming and his wife, then reacted, nodding with a smile, and their gaze landed on Duoduo behind them, waving with a smile.

Duoduo recognized them because it was naturally Song Meixian and Zhong Xiaonan, so she waved her little hand back at them.

"Is Mr. Shen at home?" Song Meixian asked with a smile.

Seeing her smile, Lin Jianming was momentarily dazed, then quickly said, "Yes, he should be expecting you."

Having said that, he quickly stepped aside to let them in.

"Thank you."

Song Meixian didn’t stand on ceremony and entered the house directly with Zhong Xiaonan.

"You guys talk, we’ll be leaving first," Lin Jianming said.

"Okay, take care," Song Meixian politely responded.

Once outside, Lin Jianming couldn’t help turning back to look.

"Is she pretty?" Song Qingwei couldn’t resist asking.

Being so old now, if it was an ordinary woman, Lin Jianming looking twice wouldn’t bother Song Qingwei, but just now that woman was so beautiful, especially when she smiled, even as a woman, Song Qingwei’s eyes couldn’t move away from her, hence her reaction.

"Uh... don’t overthink it. I just feel they aren’t ordinary people," Lin Jianming quickly explained.

"Do you even need to say? For someone to associate with Mr. Shen, can they be ordinary?" Song Qingwei retorted.

Not wanting to argue with her, Lin Jianming lowered his head to ask Duoduo, "Do you know them?"

Duoduo nodded obediently.

Hearing this, Lin Jianming didn’t probe further. Sometimes, it’s better not to ask too much; he’s long past the age of being curious about everything.

"Have a seat."

Seeing Song Meixian and Zhong Xiaonan come in, Shen Siyuan invited them to sit down.

Then he called inside: "Sister Mao, make some tea."

The two didn’t know who Sister Mao was, but their expressions became serious because the voice was unusual.

Or rather, Shen Siyuan wasn’t just using his voice; there was an invisible force sweeping through. Ordinary people might not sense it, but they weren’t ordinary, with far superior senses than regular people, so they could clearly feel this force.

Seeming to sense their confusion, Shen Siyuan explained proactively, "Sister Mao is deaf and mute, so only in this way can she hear."

They naturally knew Mao Sanmei was deaf and mute, after all, they helped find Mao Sanmei in the first place. What they didn’t expect was that Shen Siyuan could communicate with her in such a way.

"Mr. Shen’s methods are really amazing," Song Meixian couldn’t help praising.

"Let’s get to business," Shen Siyuan didn’t want to dwell on the matter.

Hearing this, Song Meixian didn’t continue the topic, turning to Zhong Xiaonan, who sat quietly and hadn’t spoken a word, "Give the items to Mr. Shen."

"Ah~ Oh~"

A somewhat dazed Zhong Xiaonan finally reacted, quickly handing over the folder in her hand to Shen Siyuan.

"All the contracts and agreements are here. Everything needs your signature," Song Meixian said.

This was a legitimate charity organization, so all the procedures needed to be complete, everything necessary must be there.

"Alright, I’ll take a look first. Once it’s signed, you can come around to pick it up," Shen Siyuan said.

He definitely wouldn’t check it himself but would pass it to Ruan Hongzhuang to have professionals review it. Though he knew, those above wouldn’t dare tamper with the contract or agreements, the necessary processes must be followed.

Seeing Shen Siyuan accept the documents, Song Meixian continued discussing specific execution processes with him, mostly her talking and Shen Siyuan listening intently.

During this time, Sister Mao made tea for everyone, Tang Tang caused some mischief twice, and finally, all processes were explained.

Seeing that Shen Siyuan had no objections, the two prepared to say their goodbyes and leave.

"Wait."

Shen Siyuan stopped them, took out a Jade Bottle, and placed it in front of them.