Chapter 445: Chapter 445: Choosing an Auspicious Day

Wei Yuning was rare to sit quietly on the side this time.

But she couldn’t hold back and said, “Dad, you get all flustered just seeing my sister’s mother-in-law and father-in-law, so what will you do on my sister’s wedding day if you cry like a weeping willow? The wedding scene won’t just have us; there’ll be many other relatives and friends. If you’re not afraid of embarrassment, you can go ahead and cry.”

At this moment, Gao Han chimed in, “To be honest, I’ve never seen your dad cry before. It’s not a bad idea to get a chance to see it.”

Wei Yuning: “I’ve never seen it either. Although they say ‘a man bleeds but doesn’t weep,’ tears should flow when it’s about happiness.”

Wei Ting: “…”

Just then, the door of the private room was pushed open.

Wei Ting immediately stood up.

Lan Yan and Mrs. Xiao came in, supporting Old Madam Xiao, with Mr. Xiao and Xiao Si following behind them.

Gao Han also stood up to greet them.

Old Madam Xiao looked at them and said, “Sit, sit, sit, no need to stand up.”

Lan Yan introduced Old Madam Xiao to them, “Dad, Aunt Han, this is Xiao Si’s grandma.”

Lan Yan’s unexpected “Dad” left Wei Ting a bit stunned.

Fortunately, Gao Han responded quickly and said, “Hello, Old Madam Xiao, I’ve heard Yanyan talk about you before. She said you’re especially good to her. I didn’t expect you to come today; what an honor for us. Let’s sit down, please.”

The elders of the two families exchanged greetings and sat down after a bit of small talk.

Lan Yan sat with Old Madam Xiao.

The old lady, holding her hand, looked at the Wei family couple and said, “I like Yanyan very much. From the first time I saw her, I already considered her family. It’s not just me; our whole family likes her. Everyone in our family treats her like a treasure because her earlier life was very tough.”

The old lady’s words not only informed the Wei family of how much the Xiao family values and cherishes Lan Yan.

She was also hinting to Wei Ting that, regardless of whether Lan Yan has the support of the Wei family, the Xiao family will still love and depend on her, treating her as a cherished treasure, so they naturally should not neglect her.

Wei Ting said, “You’re right, Yanyan is very fortunate to have met you, and I’m delighted. Finding Yanyan feels like God’s kindness to me. Since God gave me this chance, I won’t waste it. I’ve missed out on more than twenty years of Yanyan’s life. Though some things can’t be made up for her, I will do my best to love and compensate for her in the latter half of her life.”

Clearly, they are Lan Yan’s real family, but at this moment, the roles seem reversed.

However, Wei Ting didn’t care about these things.

After all, he truly wasn’t in the position to matter.

Before the meal started, Wei Junyao also arrived.

The dinner proceeded rather harmoniously without any unpleasant incidents.

After dinner, the two families started discussing some wedding matters.

Lan Yan couldn’t join the conversation and didn’t participate but she listened on the side, also chatting with the old lady.

Wei Yuning initially wanted to join in, but Xiao Si didn’t give her a seat next to Old Madam Xiao, so she couldn’t sit there.

Besides, sitting next to her was Wei Junyao, and his face hasn’t looked good since the day before yesterday.

So, she dared not move around freely.

She could feel a dark aura intensifying around him these past two days, and she wondered who had annoyed him.

Moreover, she hoped each day that he would leave Yue City quickly, but for some reason, he just wouldn’t go.

The local branch didn’t really need his presence.

She couldn’t figure out what was on his mind!

“…”

Around eight o’clock, the Xiao Mansion’s car arrived, and the old lady had to leave first.

The old lady looked at everyone and said, “You don’t need to see me off; you all continue chatting.”

Lan Yan helped the old lady stand up, “Grandma, I’ll walk you down. We wouldn’t be at ease if you went down alone.”

The old lady didn’t refuse, “Alright, then it’s trouble for Yanyan to accompany me downstairs.”

Lan Yan said, “Grandma, it’s no trouble; it’s what I’m supposed to do.”

The two took the elevator down to the first floor.

Lan Yan helped her into the car, bent down to look at the old lady inside and said, “Grandma, once you get home, rest early. It’s been a lot for you to come out today.”

The old lady held her hand, patting it gently, smiling kindly, and said, “Girl, Grandma is very happy today. Grandma has no other wish but to see you happy. Don’t dwell on the past; some things are beyond our control. Since fate has given you this path, accept it. This path has also brought you many rewards, so we’re not at a loss.”

Lan Yan was somewhat moved, “Grandma, I understand, thank you.”

“Good girl, go back, Grandma is old and won’t keep you.”

“Okay.”

She then instructed the driver not to rush and to prioritize safety.

After the car drove away a bit, she turned around and headed back inside.

While waiting for the elevator, Lan Yan bumped into Dong Junhao, who was also dining there.

Initially, Lan Yan hadn’t seen him until he suddenly called from behind her, “Sis.”

That’s when she turned around, “Are you just arriving?”

Dong Junhao nodded, “Did you just get here too?”

Lan Yan said, “No, I came down to see someone off.”

“Oh.”

“Are you here dining alone?” Lan Yan asked.

Dong Junhao: “No, I’m meeting a business partner.”

Lan Yan nodded, “Alright.” She looked at him and then asked, “Is your health okay recently?”

“It’s fine, I’m taking medication on time.”

“That’s good. After a while, you can add some exercise to boost your immunity, but don’t overdo it.” Lan Yan suggested.

Dong Junhao listened to her advice, “Okay, I understand.”

The elevator arrived, and they both entered together.

“By the way, you said you’re meeting a business partner, does this mean you’ve started working?” casually asked Lan Yan.

Dong Junhao didn’t hide it, “Yes, but I am not working for the Dong Family; I have my own company.”

Although Lan Yan had looked through his profile, it didn’t mention he had his own company, it seems this guy kept it well hidden.

Most importantly, at his age, he should still be in school.

They were headed to different floors, and Dong Junhao’s room was on the third floor.

Before leaving, he asked, “Can I buy you a meal sometime?”

Lan Yan replied, “Sure, let’s plan some time.”

Dong Junhao said, “But I don’t have your WeChat.”

Lan Yan: “My phone number is the same; just add me.”

“Okay, I’ll add you later.”

The elevator went up to the fifth floor, and as soon as the doors opened, she saw Xiao Si standing there.

She walked out, “Why are you standing here?”

Xiao Si looked at her and said, “Waiting for you, why did it take so long?”

Lan Yan blinked, “Was it long?”

She didn’t feel that it was long.

The man firmly said, “Yes, very long. If you didn’t come back soon, I was going to go down and look for you.”

“…”

Lan Yan raised her eyebrow slightly, “Can I take this as you being clingy?”

Xiao Si stretched his long arms and pulled her into his embrace.

“Indeed, I am clingy, but only to you.”

Lan Yan chuckled helplessly.

Then, she said, “After sending Grandma off in the car, I met Dong Junhao downstairs and chatted for a bit.”

Xiao Si frowned slightly, “Why is he here too?”

“This is a restaurant, isn’t it normal for people to come for meals?”

“What did you talk about with him?”

“Nothing major, just some everyday conversation.”

After hearing this, Xiao Si was silent for a few seconds and then asked, “He didn’t end up asking you out to dinner, did he?”

Lan Yan looked up at him slightly and smiled, “How did you know?” She joked, “You don’t really have clairvoyance, do you?”

He said, “With things like this, you just need to use a little bit of your brain to figure it out.”

“But I have to say, you really know them well,” Lan Yan said.

He always managed to guess the answer.

“I’d rather not know.”

Because these people are so annoying, always competing with him for her time.

Lan Yan knew what he was thinking.

She cupped his face in her hands, rubbed it, and said, “Alright, alright, besides work, most of my time belongs to you.”

Xiao Si lowered his gaze to meet hers: “So, I’m still not as important as your work?”

Lan Yan: “Why are you acting all wronged? Of course, work and you can’t be compared; naturally, you are more important than work. But work is also an inseparable part of my life, whereas you are my entire life and my emotional support.”

The man raised an eyebrow slightly and said, “I’m almost starting to suspect you’ve been secretly taking emotional intelligence lessons behind my back.”

“Otherwise, how are you getting so much better at talking?”

Lan Yan said, “That’s called being influenced by someone outstanding, learning from you.”

“So, should you pay some tuition fees?”

The man hugged her waist, tightening his grip, “Those tuition fees can be compensated in other ways, not necessarily with RMB.”

His hint was already very obvious.

Lan Yan said with a smiling expression, “But I only want to give you money, what should I do?”

“…”

Suddenly, Wei Yuning’s voice came from behind: “Sis, what are you both doing?”

Lan Yan poked her head out and looked over; Wei Yuning was walking towards them.

“Yuning is coming over. Let me go.”

“I won’t. If she comes, she comes. We’re not doing anything we’re ashamed of. I’m holding you openly and honestly, so what’s there to be afraid of?”

Wei Yuning came out because she saw they hadn’t returned yet and wanted to check.

She saw Xiao Si holding Lan Yan and instinctively asked, “Sis, are you alright? Are you feeling unwell?”

Just as Lan Yan was about to speak, Xiao Si was faster: “Little sister, is your head just to make you taller? And your eyes seem pretty useless. If you have time, you should go get them checked out at the hospital; don’t leave any sequelae.”

Wei Yuning frowned and looked at him in bewilderment.

Just as she was about to speak, Lan Yan blocked her words, “So, Yuning, I need to go to the restroom, come with me.”

Then, she removed Xiao Si’s hand and pulled Wei Yuning in the direction of the restroom.

She had to pull her away while Wei Yuning was still reacting.

Otherwise, with her personality, she would surely argue with Xiao Si.

These two really shouldn’t meet, nothing good happens when they do.

When they reached the restroom entrance, Wei Yuning suddenly stopped, “Wait!”

She turned to Lan Yan and asked, “Sis, did he just say I’m brainless? And that I have no insight?”

Lan Yan shook her head, “No, that’s not what he meant. Don’t listen to his nonsense. Let’s just go to the toilet first.”

Lan Yan directly pulled her in.

When they emerged from the restroom, ten minutes had passed.

Inside, Wei Yuning had washed her face with cold water and calmed down a bit.

“Sis, you don’t have to hold me back in the future. Don’t worry, I know my limits; I won’t do anything to him, after all, he’s my future brother-in-law,” Wei Yuning said.

Lan Yan said, “I’m not worried about you doing something to him; I’m worried you won’t be able to beat him in an argument.”

Upon hearing this, Wei Yuning had a smile on her face, “Oh, so that’s what it is.”

“Yes.”

“Then, out of respect for you, I won’t bother with my future brother-in-law.”

When they returned to the private room, Mrs. Xiao and the others had basically finished talking.

Another half hour passed.

Mrs. Xiao, holding Lan Yan’s hand, said, “Yanyan, you and Xiao Si can decide on the wedding date. As for the wedding details, I’ll take care of them. You don’t have to worry about it; just go to work as needed. Once you’ve decided on the time, just let me know. Your father and I will select an auspicious date. Then I’ll start preparing the finer details. If you’re not ready, there’s no rush. Take your time to think about it.”

Lan Yan replied, “Alright, I understand, Aunt Yun.”

“Great, then we should also head back,” Mrs. Xiao said.

“Okay.”

Mrs. Xiao looked over at Wei Ting and his wife and said, “In-laws, let’s leave it at that for today. When you have time, please come visit our home.”

Gao Han smilingly replied, “Sure, when we have time, we can arrange to meet too.”

Mrs. Xiao: “No problem.”

She and Gao Han had a pretty good rapport.

Just now at the dinner table, most of the chatting was between the two of them; Xiao Junyan and Wei Ting were both not very talkative people.

Although Gao Han is not Lan Yan’s biological mother, she could tell that Gao Han wasn’t a petty person and probably treated Lan Yan well.

This kind of stepmother’s attitude is indeed rare.

Especially with a child like Lan Yan who suddenly appeared; some people would undoubtedly harbor hostility towards her because her presence threatens their child’s position.

Especially in a family like the Wei Family, with some status and wealth.

So, she considered Gao Han’s personality truly rare.

After a few words downstairs,

Mrs. Xiao and Mr. Xiao left first.

“Xiao Yan, Xiao Xiao, then we’ll head back with your dad,” Gao Han said.

Lan Yan replied, “Alright, please be safe.”

At that time, Wei Ting looked at her and said, “Yanyan, come home when you have time. Dad will cook for you.”

Lan Yan was taken aback, “Okay, I will.”

Actually, Wei Ting wanted her to call him ‘dad’ again, but now wasn’t the right time, so he said nothing more.

When she called him ‘dad’ in the room earlier, it made him happy the entire evening.

It was the first time Lan Yan called him that.

After getting in the car, Gao Han looked at Wei Yuning, who was still standing there, and asked, “Wei Yuning, aren’t you leaving? Are you acting as a statue?”

Wei Yuning: “…”

Wei Junyao said, “Sister-in-law, you head back first. She’ll go back with me in my car later.”

Upon hearing this, Gao Han didn’t say much more, “Alright, I’ll leave her to you then.”

Leaving her to Wei Junyao, she felt quite reassured.

Then she instructed the driver to set off.

As soon as Wei Ting’s car left, Xiao Si put his arm around Lan Yan, ready to leave as well.

The two looked over at Wei Junyao and greeted him.

“Uncle, we’ll head back first,” Lan Yan said.

Wei Junyao responded with an “mm.”

“…”

Suddenly, the scene was left with just the two of them.

Wei Yuning was once again considering an escape.

She took a few quick steps forward, trying to catch up with Lan Yan, and called out, “Sis, why don’t you give me a ride too?”

Lan Yan also paused, but it was Xiao Si who replied to her.

“Sorry, little sister, we’re not headed the same way. Isn’t Uncle giving you a ride? No need for us. You can just head back with Uncle.”

“…”