Chapter 21

The Jade Ruyi was placed in the display cabinet at the top of the bookshelf; from the vessel holding the Jade Ruyi, one could see the owner's affection for it.

Seeing the Jade Ruyi pendant that was almost identical to her own, Su Xiyan couldn't help but walk over; she stood before the bookshelf and examined the Jade Ruyi carefully.

Just as she was about to open the cabinet door, Liu Guanjia's voice suddenly came from outside the door:

"Eldest daughter-in-law, Yan Laotaiye requests your presence."

Su Xiyan furrowed her brows slightly, regretfully lowering her hand and having to give up the idea; fortunately, she finally saw the Jade Ruyi that belonged to Yan Moci.

Before leaving, Su Xiyan returned to the computer, cleared all traces she had left, shut it down, and left.

Thus, she happened to miss the email Bai Xiaosheng sent one minute later regarding all the matters she needed to investigate.

Arriving at Yan Laotaiye's study, Su Xiyan pretended as if nothing had just happened.

"Xiwei, you went to Yan Moci's study—is there something you need?"

Meeting Yan Laotaiye's inquisitive gaze calmly, Su Xiyan said:

"I was just bored staying at home, so I went to Yan Moci's room to check out some shopping software."

Before leaving, she had already left her browsing traces, and there would be no mistake.

Yan Laotaiye added: "I heard that when you went out today, you got separated from your bodyguard?"

Su Xiyan nodded, a little embarrassed she scratched her head, "Yeah, Jingdu is too big, and the streets are crowded."

I walked and walked, got dazzled by the sights, and didn't pay attention.

Yan Laotaiye looked at Su Xiyan's sincere and adorable appearance, not suspecting anything, and he chuckled, "Lately you've been cooped up at home; indeed, you're a bit bored."

You are exactly at the age that enjoys going out and being lively; sigh, if it weren't for Yan Moci...

"I think Yan Moci wouldn't accompany me shopping either; he'd probably just say:"

"Woman, this is my card; as long as you don't interfere with my work, feel free to swipe it."

Watching Su Xiyan mimic Yan Moci's speech with a muffled voice and a sullen face, Yan Laotaiye burst out laughing,

"You, well, don't say it, but your imitation of Yan Moci is actually quite similar."

"All you know is work, with no hint of life's enjoyment."

Seeing Su Xiyan's antics, Yan Laotaiye's slight suspicion of her completely dissipated.

But she is just a playful, mischievous young lady, always so understanding; if she weren't married to Yan Moci, likely all the talented young men of Jingcheng would be swooning over her.

Now she has to nervously stay in the Yan Family, even her most basic freedom feels like it depends on others' permission.

Thinking of this, Yan Laotaiye sighed somewhat sheepishly.

Su Xiyan asked strangely, "Grandpa, what's wrong?"

He couldn't still be mad about her vocal exercises this morning, could he?

"Xiwei, would you like to go out for a walk, or do you want to experience life like your peers?"

"I heard you studied music and finance abroad; if you want, I can immediately add two experimental buildings to Jingdu University, plus all the experimental equipment."

"I believe granting you an honorary admission slot would be no problem."

Su Xiyan looked at Yan Laotaiye with some surprise, qaq indeed, did Yan Laotaiye really want her to disappear from sight because of her loud shout this morning?

But the Yan Family is truly wealthy and grandiose, speaking so extravagantly—two experimental buildings plus all the equipment, not even ten thousand could cover it, ah.

Having Yan Laotaiye spend so much makes her feel embarrassed; if he really wants to donate, it'd be better to just give it to her directly! She could totally get into Jingdu University on her own!

Although she indeed somewhat wants to wander around and experience campus life, Yan Moci's treatment is currently at a critical stage; if she went to school, she would inevitably be unable to give him treatment every day.

Su Xiyan shook her head, she politely declined: "Grandpa, this is really too extravagant, and besides, I just married Yan Moci; for now I'd rather stay with him."

Yan Laotaiye was deeply moved, "Xiwei, I really didn't expect you to still have this heart."

"You don't need to worry about the money; for the Yan Family, it's hardly worth mentioning."

"As for Yan Moci, let alone him only being able to lie in bed now; even if he recovered, you, as a young woman, should have your own life and pursuits."

"The Yan Family has always been open-minded; we would never be so old-fashioned and feudal as to demand you never leave the house, never step beyond the second gate, just stay by Yan Moci's side, becoming a caged goldfinch with clipped wings!"

"Moreover, Xiwei, if Yan Moci ever encounters any trouble in the future, after I'm gone, the Yan Family will have to rely on you!"

Su Xiyan was deeply touched, she no longer demurred, "Thank you, Grandpa."

However, it seems the treatment for Yan Moci needs to be accelerated.

As for what Yan Laotaiye said, that the Yan Family would have to rely on her, Su Xiyan could only subconsciously avoid it.

Today happened to be the time when Dongzi pushed Yan Moci in a wheelchair for an outdoor stroll; although Yan Moci hasn't awakened yet, appropriate outdoor exercise is beneficial to his recovery.

As they passed Yan Laotaiye's room, Yan Moci and Dongzi overheard the entire conversation between Su Xiyan and Yan Laotaiye.

Previously, Dongzi still thought Su Xiyan was just a country girl, but this conversation completely changed his view of her.

I never expected the madam to be so magnanimous!

Moreover, I don't know if she's ever seen boss not in a coma, but her imitation is truly spot‑on!

Especially the solemn and resolute manner she displayed when refusing Yan Laotaiye, as if golden light shining over the earth emanated from her whole being; for a moment he actually felt that boss was not worthy of her!

Only Yan Moci's aura was gloomy, feeling as if the whole world had betrayed him.

That's his nagging wife!

She refused—didn't you hear that!

The university is full of little wolf‑dogs, little milk‑dogs, little lapdogs; in this flashy world, who knows if this little girl will let her thoughts wander off too!

No way! We must schedule his awakening!

After returning to the room, while Su Xiyan was downstairs in the hall watching TV and laughing hahaha, Yan Moci asked:

"How's the investigation into the company's affairs going?"

"Boss, you guessed right—during these years of your coma, these people have taken advantage of Yan Laotaiye's old age and have been up to no end of petty tricks behind the scenes."

Especially the people from Madam Huan Yu's household have taken the opportunity to transfer assets.

Yan Moci gave a disdainful cold smile, "Those are nothing but low‑life scum that can't see the light of day; once I wake up, I can take care of them anytime."

What about Yan Fanqing? Is there any movement on his side?

Dongzi shook his head, "No, Young Master Fanqing has always been teaching at Capital University, never involved in company affairs."

Yan Moci narrowed his eyes dangerously, "He is law-abiding, just overly so; the vast Yan Family cannot sway him in the slightest."

Hope he can remain as unworldly as he appears, consistent inside and out.

Dongzi pressed his lips, "Boss, what are your next instructions?"

Until I fully awaken outwardly, continue covert investigation, leaving no clue unexamined.