Chapter 70: In Huan Yan

Even so, Qiao An hadn't even made a few moves before Qin Zi Mo pinned her beneath him and coaxed her.

They hadn't come many times this week either.

Mainly because Qin Zi Mo despises her.

Just thinking of Qiao An licking shoes.

He really can't.

But now Qiao An is again clinging, demanding to kiss him.

Qin Zi Mo doesn't want to engage in a tongue kiss with her, so he avoids it.

Qiao An had already sensed it, and now she insists on kissing, even asking directly, "Are you despising me?"

Qin Zi Mo has no choice either; finally he can only endure the disgust and say, "No."

Tonight, Song Huan Yan finished a video call with Nan Gong Yu and then rested.

After the call ended, Meng Zhangfeng said, "Aren't you going to tell the Young Madam about the plan to return to the country?"

Nan Gong Yu muted the phone, "Give her a surprise."

Meng Zhangfeng smiled and nodded, "Hmm."

Then he couldn't help praising, "The Young Madam is truly wonderful, truly obedient and emotionally stable. She never clung to you."

"Hmm." Nan Gong Yu opened his phone and glanced at the messages.

Now Song Huan Yan is actually using his card.

However… it's all ordinary spending, not much.

But each time a message arrives, it notifies him.

He now has a family and a wife, and must support them.

It's a reassuring feeling, indicating… he is no longer alone.

Seeing Nan Gong Yu looking at the payment info, Meng Zhangfeng covered his mouth and laughed.

Nan Gong Yu's long, strong fingers tapped on the table, somewhat troubled, "Spending too little."

Meng Zhangfeng was almost choked by his words, saying, "Yes… a bit. But the Young Madam doesn't seem to have many places that need spending?"

Song Huan Yan now travels with a convoy, and she also has her own car.

Living in Yu Garden, its expenses are handled by the steward; they don't involve Song Huan Yan, so she doesn't have to worry about them.

For clothes, jewelry, bags, whenever there's a new item, the brand sends it to Yu Garden for her to choose.

The most she uses is a bit of money for food and drink during work.

This amount for food and drink is really too little for Nan Gong Yu.

Nan Gong Yu said, "Normally that's indeed the case. But if you want to spend… there are many places where you can spend."

Meng Zhangfeng nodded, "The Young Madam is far more frugal than Miss Leng."

Leng Bai Wei was still in university then, liked shopping, liked traveling.

She also liked organizing dinner parties, parties, liked going to auctions; each of these hobbies cost a fair amount.

Song Huan Yan simply follows the rules, just daily necessities.

Of course, the Song Family can spend this money, and Song Huan Yan's company is not stingy.

Perhaps because of her cool, indifferent temperament, she's not that interested in eating, drinking, shopping, going out, showing off.

Nan Gong Yu was silent for two seconds, then said, "Find a way to make her spend more."

Meng Zhangfeng agreed, "Right!"

Such a flower‑like beauty should be made to spend money vigorously!

Anyway, the Imperial Lord never lacks money.

After thinking, Nan Gong Yu suddenly said, "All of you, prepare a proposal for me."

Meng Zhangfeng raised an eyebrow, "Hmm? About what?"

Nan Gong Yu: "Establish a branch under the Imperial Emperor. Name it after the Young Madam, creating a… kingdom for her."

Meng Zhangfeng was shocked, "Do you mean…?"

Chu Yue, standing nearby, widened her eyes, almost losing her breath as she turned away.

Xu Yunzheng respectfully said, "Grandfather's meaning is, for example, amusement parks, hotels, that sort of thing? Named after Huan Yan?"

Nan Gong Yu replied, "Hmm. Isn't she studying acting? Build a film and TV base for her."

Xu Yunzheng nodded, "Okay, got it."

Guo Xing and Meng Zhangfeng also said, "Yes."

Only Chu Yue gave no reply, just clenched her hands tightly.

She was so angry she felt dizzy, almost unable to stand!

But Nan Gong Yu completely ignored her.

Whether she responded or not, it was completely unimportant to Nan Gong Yu.

Guo Xing glanced at the time and reminded, "Lord Nan Gong, the negotiation with the head of Country D starts in ten minutes."

Nan Gong Yu nodded, just about to stand, when his phone rang.

He looked, and it was a video call from Nan Gong Jue.

Nan Gong Yu answered.

The two brothers gazed at each other.

Their similar brows and eyes were very handsome and good‑looking; the scene was quite pleasing to the eye.

Nan Gong Jue spoke first, "Brother."

Nan Gong Yu nodded, "Anything?"

Nan Gong Jue laughed, "Yes. Ever since your sudden marriage, my mother has been urging me to arrange a Marriage Alliance."

Nan Gong Yu folded his hands, "It's about the same. You don't need to wait until you're my age to marry. So? Have you found a rich daughter you like?"

Nan Gong Jue said, "All the candidates my mother suggested seem unsuitable. However… there's someone in my heart."

Nan Gong Yu, curious, asked, "Who?"

Nan Gong Jue replied, "I don't know yet."

Nan Gong Yu: "....."

"Fine. Hang up." Nan Gong Yu was too lazy to waste words with him.

Nan Gong Jue hurried, "It's not, big brother. I do have someone in mind, but… I haven't yet verified whether it's her."

Nan Gong Yu's demeanor was cool, yet a bit disdainful, "A youthful encounter? Then you don't know who she is, your mother pushes you to marry, you look around and find none you like, and this is what you recall?"

Nan Gong Jue nodded, "Exactly, big brother, how did you know?"

Nan Gong Yu snorted, "Old‑fashioned."

Nan Gong Jue: "...."

"Big brother, stop messing around."

"Alright." Nan Gong Yu said, "When you find her, we'll have a meal together."

Nan Gong Jue said, "That's what I mean, so I wanted to ask when you return to the country."

Nan Gong Yu: "In two weeks."

Nan Gong Jue: "Good."

Nan Gong Yu reached to hang up, but Nan Gong Jue said, "Hold on, big brother. By the way… Elder Sister-in-law hasn't told you anything, has she?"

Nan Gong Yu stopped, "What do you mean?"

Nan Gong Jue said, "Remember the last time our families dined together, didn't my younger sister and I meet Elder Sister-in-law? She… hasn't mentioned us to you?"

Nan Gong Yu replied, "No, I've been busy. Our communications are brief; I have no time to bring you up. What? Did you guys bully her?"

"No, no." Nan Gong Jue quickly denied, "How could we? That's the wife you barely managed to marry; how could we bully her?"

Nan Gong Yu's face grew cold, "Do you think I believe you?"

Nan Gong Jue: "...."

Nan Gong Jue hadn't spoken yet when the call was cut off.

Nan Gong Jue ground his teeth; so Song Huan Yan really didn't complain at all, not even mention it?

But his big brother is so clever; once he asked, his brother immediately knew.

Later, his big brother will surely take the initiative to ask Song Huan Yan, right?

That works too!

Let's see, if his big brother asks first, will Song Huan Yan go along and complain!

That night, Li Zihang stared at Qin Jiao Jiao, who was sitting at the dressing table wiping her face, a thoughtful expression on his face.

After a while he said, "Do you think Song Huan Yan will really reconcile with big brother? The more I look at it, the less likely it seems. Could it truly be hopeless?"

Qin Jiao Jiao said, "Impossible. My brother was her first love, and during the relationship he was always good to her! He worshipped her like an ancestor. Apart from my brother, where could Song Huan Yan find a man who treats her so well? She's not stupid. She's just throwing a tantrum now."

Li Zihang stroked his chin, "It would be best if that's the case. But I always feel uneasy. Dragging this out isn't a solution. Mainly, my big brother is tangled with Qiao An, and if Song Huan Yan finds out, everything will be lost!"

Qin Jiao Jiao got into bed, "It won't happen. Qiao An isn't a fool. My big brother won't let Song Huan Yan find out. Anyway, I'll become a star soon; when that happens, whatever they argue about won't concern us."

Li Zihang disagreed, "You're not very smart either."

Qin Jiao Jiao got angry, reaching out to hit him.

Li Zihang held her, "If we want to establish ourselves firmly in Kyoto, we must enter a Top‑tier wealthy family! Otherwise, you think big brother gets scolded daily, why would he still grovel to her? If we can't become an Aristocratic Family, what's the use of being a star? Can a star fight real capital? Song Huan Yan can make you a star, and in the next second can strip you of everything!"

Qin Jiao Jiao, upon hearing that, grew nervous, frowned, "Then what should we do?"

Li Zihang thought, "Qiao An is a trouble. She suggested making Song Huan Yan jealous, but even if he gets jealous, they still don't reconcile!"

Qin Jiao Jiao said, "You don't get it. I'm a woman, I understand women. It depends on the person and temperament; some women, when jealous, quickly agree to reconcile, even beg for it. Others, when jealous, get angry and cause a fuss for a while before stopping. Song Huan Yan isn't a gentle temperament; she'll definitely make a scene, depending on how my brother soothes her. However, the more she refuses to let it go, the more it proves she's truly jealous, which further proves she loves my brother!"

Li Zihang nodded.

Indeed, women like to hold grudges and cause a mess, and that's exactly how it is.

Qin Jiao Jiao said, "Don't worry. Song Huan Yan definitely can't escape my family's grasp. Right now our whole family treats her exceptionally well; where else could she find such a household? Among those aristocratic families like her, it's already lucky if the family doesn't bully her. How could anyone worship her like an ancestor? Moreover, that Leng Zong pursues her relentlessly, and she hasn't agreed. That shows she still loves my brother a lot!"

Li Zihang said, "Hmm."

After all, that's exactly how Song Huan Yan behaves.

If Song Huan Yan no longer has feelings for Qin Zi Mo, she wouldn't still provide resources, nor would she refuse Leng Zong's pursuit.

But Li Zihang still felt uneasy; after thinking, he said, "No. We still can't be careless. We must…"

Li Zihang leaned close to Qin Jiao Jiao's ear and whispered to her for a while.

Qin Jiao Jiao laughed after listening, quite happy, and said, "Alright. I'm following your lead!"

Li Zihang then said, "Hmm, let's sleep."

Qin Jiao Jiao clung to him, "What are you sleeping for? Stop not loving me properly."

Li Zihang rolled over and pinned her down.

Qin Jiao Jiao, extremely proud, "You must serve me well. If it weren't for me, would you have this stature today, big manager? Now, among your classmates and our villagers, you have so much face! Everyone calls you Li Zong and praises you. All of that is thanks to me."

Li Zihang patted her, "Yes, yes, yes. Little flirt, watch me not break your bones."

The next day.

Qin Jiao Jiao went to the CEO's office.

Since Song Huan Yan agreed to let her act and become a star, she has been quite obedient at the company, studying earnestly.

It made Song Huan Yan almost forget about her.

Her sudden arrival made Song Huan Yan pause in surprise.

"Sister‑in‑law, President Song," Qin Jiao Jiao stepped forward.

Song Huan Yan gave her a once‑over and found that her clothing was far more splendid than before.

"Anything?" Song Huan Yan said, her face cold, giving her no friendly expression.