Chapter 78: Sister Andi Visits

In the blink of an eye, it was the weekend again. Over the past few days, Fan Shengmei had been flirting with Wang Baichuan daily, occasionally studying other men. Guan Ju'er had been working hard all day, exhausted, to pass the assessment and become a regular employee. Qu Xiaoxiao had been busy being a boss, busy with her own company, while waiting for a response from the GI Group.

Andy had already met Bao Yifan before and had been communicating further recently, but she would always subconsciously compare Bao Yifan with Wang Yan. Besides that, she would also observe and ponder Qu Xiaoxiao and the three girls in 2202 intentionally or unintentionally, just as Wang Yan had said.

And the one with the biggest changes in these few days was Qiu Yingying. Ever since she finished her onboarding at Wang Yan's company on Tuesday and treated everyone except Qu Xiaoxiao to a meal with the compensation money she received, her hardships had followed one after another.

It was said to be up to her, but Wang Yan was also afraid that Qiu Yingying's will wasn't firm and that she wouldn't be able to handle the blow, and if she got depressed and something happened, that wouldn't be good. Therefore, Master Wang specially gave her a lesson, talking about what success was, how to succeed, what to pay, and what could be harvested. He fooled Qiu Yingying into a daze, and she was full of ambition, saying she wanted to make a career.

After fooling Qiu Yingying, he threw all kinds of work directly into the face of the energetic Qiu Yingying. Every morning, Wang Yan drove her to the company, and in the evening, she took the last subway back by herself. It wasn't that Wang Yan was exploiting her, but she knew her own shortcomings and worked overtime every day. She would shout about being tired when she got home, and then get up on time the next day to catch Wang Yan's car to the company. Not to mention the harvest, just this energy alone, even the most diligent Guan Ju'er couldn't match her.

Although Wang Yan's company was a startup with only a few dozen people, it was definitely high-end. These people were basically interviewed by Wang Yan himself, and all of them were veterans with many years of experience and sufficient ability. They all knew that Qiu Yingying was a relative arranged by Wang Yan, so they treated her well. With these people pointing things out from time to time, Qiu Yingying could be considered to have made some progress. After all, it had only been a few days, and nothing could be seen yet.

In these few days, Guan Ju'er and Fan Shengmei, who lived in the same room, were dumbfounded. They almost didn't recognize Qiu Yingying anymore. She was all about work and success all day long, and she didn't chat with them anymore. She would shout twice when she got back and then go to sleep. Without the silly Qiu Yingying to set off the atmosphere, they were a bit unaccustomed to it, always feeling like something was missing.

At Brother Zhang's breakfast shop, Wang Yan was eating breakfast with Sister Andi and Guan Ju'er, who had gotten up early.

Guan Ju'er said indignantly: "Brother Wang, aren't you too cruel?" Today Qiu Yingying had to work overtime, and she and Fan Shengmei had tried to persuade her for half a day, but she still had to go.

Wang Yan drank a sip of soy milk and said: "Xiao Qiu can't even be said to have a poor foundation. She has absolutely no foundation. She knows it herself, so she can only make up for it through a lot of work, learning, and practice. She'll be fine once she adapts."

"Yingying doesn't even talk to us much anymore, and she falls asleep as soon as she gets back. I feel tired just looking at her. Brother Wang, if it really doesn't work, why don't you persuade her? How can her body take it if this continues?"

Before Wang Yan could speak, Sister Andi on the side took over: "Xiao Guan, I actually think it's quite good for Xiao Qiu to be like this. On one hand, she can improve herself through work, and on the other hand, she can forget the hurt from that Bai scum. Xiao Qiu usually looks careless, but I feel that the matter with the Bai scum was a big blow to her, and she still has a knot in her heart, she just doesn't say it."

"But seriously, I didn't expect Xiao Qiu to be able to persist for so many days. I thought she wouldn't be able to take it after one day."

Guan Ju'er looked at Wang Yan opposite, who shrugged, indicating that Sister Andi was right. It was a good thing to be able to make progress. Sighing, Guan Ju'er nodded and didn't say anything.

Sister Andi looked up at Wang Yan, wanting to speak but stopping, her eyes flickering, but in the end, she didn't say anything and lowered her head to continue drinking porridge.

Wang Yan pretended not to see it, whatever.

On the way back to Joyful Song, the three of them ran into Qu Xiaoxiao, who was pulling a cart of cat food. Wang Yan ignored her, said goodbye to the two, and left.

Glaring at Wang Yan's retreating back, Qu Xiaoxiao gritted her teeth: "A grown man, seeing so many things, and he doesn't even say he'll help move them? What the hell is this? Not many good days left, what's he being so arrogant about?" It had been half a month, and she was really annoyed looking at Wang Yan. She couldn't win in an argument, and she couldn't win in a fight; how could her porcelain pot hit a rock?

She had called Yao Bin several times recently, urging him to find out quickly whether this poor, arrogant idiot had any hard connections, and must make this idiot unable to survive in Shanghai. It was just that Yao Bin didn't know what he was doing, always saying he was busy, and hanging up after a few words.

Sister Andi patted Guan Ju'er, who wanted to argue, and said: "What are you doing with so much cat food?"

Qu Xiaoxiao chattered about stray cats surviving the winter.

After listening, Sister Andi's impression of her improved a little bit. She felt that Wang Yan might be biased; how could someone who was so good to cats and dogs be...

When Sister Andi and Guan Ju'er were helping move the cat food, Qu Xiaoxiao asked: "I haven't seen Qiu Yingying for a few days, what is she doing?"

Guan Ju'er said: "She was unemployed by that Bai scum two days ago, and now she's working with Brother Wang, leaving early and returning late every day. You're so busy, it's normal not to see her."

"What did I say? You all blamed me, how about it? This Bai isn't a good thing, right? I'm also helping her by letting her escape the sea of suffering early. I'm duty-bound to strike at scum." Qu Xiaoxiao was triumphant, and then changed the subject: "What work does Wang Yan have for her to do? Selling alcohol at the bar? Being a waitress?" After saying that, she laughed out loud, her face full of mockery.

Guan Ju'er glanced at Sister Andi and said: "It's not like that, Brother Wang opened an internet company, and Yingying is an employee there."

"Him? Opened an internet company? Tsk tsk..." Then came a bunch of words, denying Wang Yan, and even denying Qiu Yingying along with him. She also wanted to use these words to make them have thoughts about Wang Yan and unite their front.

Sister Andi didn't speak, looking indifferently at Qu Xiaoxiao, who was talking to herself. The little bit of good impression she had just raised dropped quite a bit.

And after they got into the elevator and reached the 22nd floor, they walked out and saw Fan Shengmei in 2202, who was rummaging through boxes and cabinets, all clothes. Qu Xiaoxiao said directly: "Yo, what are you doing? Setting up a stall in the hallway?"

Seeing Fan Shengmei, who was dealing with it awkwardly and unnaturally, Sister Andi's favorability toward Qu Xiaoxiao instantly cleared to zero, dropping to the freezing point.

Not wanting them to fight, Sister Andi and Guan Ju'er helped Qu Xiaoxiao move the cat food into the room.

Back home, Andy let out a long breath and shook her head. After washing up and handling some company matters, when it was almost noon, she tidied up, matched her clothes, and went out to attend Bao Yifan's banquet.

Wang Yan was quite engaged in washing up, reading books, drinking tea, and writing calligraphy at home, and he didn't even eat lunch.

After two o'clock, Wang Yan's phone rang. He took a look at the caller ID and answered with a smile: "Hello?"

"Wang, I'm at your bar." The person on the other end hung up after finishing.

Always hurt by heartlessness, hurt by passion, hurt by all kinds of things, poor little lick-dog.

Wang Yan casually put on a sportswear and drove to the bar.

Because it was the weekend, the bar business was not bad, and there were always people who were not short of money inviting people here to show off.

Taking a bottle of wine from the bar and carrying a large portion of snacks, Wang Yan found Yao Bin, who was sitting alone in the corner, decadent and drinking straight from the bottle.

Wang Yan sat opposite him, pouring himself wine while asking: "What are your thoughts?"

Yao Bin picked up the wine bottle at hand and took a fierce gulp: "You knew everything?"

"Are you asking a stupid question? If I didn't know, why would I let you investigate?"

Yao Bin said sadly: "Damn it, she's not picky, what kind of... hey... forget it. I didn't expect it, really, I didn't expect her to be like that." As he spoke, he took another big gulp.

Wang Yan swallowed the food in his mouth and said: "Played for so many years, turned love into hate?"

Yao Bin hugged the wine bottle, his eyes red as he thought for a long time, and sighed: "Forget it..."

You say forget it, and it's forgotten? Can that work? Wang Yan drank a sip of wine, pondered for a moment, organized his language, and said: "Stop drinking, since you came to find me, I'll help you analyze this matter. Qu Xiaoxiao has been using you all these years..." Then Master Wang started giving him a lesson online.

Yao Bin's family background was there, and of course, he had seen a lot. He was stronger than the silly Qu Xiaoxiao. Of course, in Wang Yan's view, Yao Bin's two tricks were just like that, all fooling people. Not to mention anything else, just the half bottle of strong liquor Yao Bin drank, Wang Yan said two words and he was dizzy, half-drunk and half-awake, listening blankly to Wang Yan chattering there.

Wang Yan wasn't trying to wash him, just letting Yao Bin remember some thoughts, and this state was just right. When he sobered up and pondered it himself, it would play a role.

He would feel that he had done this and that, paid so much, and expressed his heart so clearly, and everyone in the circle knew what was going on, but in the end, she didn't express her attitude for so many years, and just played with him like this. Thinking about it more, he would feel very unfair. Damn it, you're intimate with so many people, but you don't look down on me, you just don't want to play with me? Thinking about it back and forth, he would have prejudices.

In Wang Yan's eyes, Yao Bin wasn't innocent. He was happy to see dogs biting dogs. As for whether it would happen, it depended on Yao Bin's character.

In the circle they were in, Yao Bin was obviously the big brother. If Yao Bin alienated Qu Xiaoxiao, others would have to think about it, and then Qu Xiaoxiao's actions would be a bit difficult. In any case, Yao Bin had a rift in his heart. In the future, it would be a bit difficult for Qu Xiaoxiao to check on people with one phone call. Of course, her family's connections could do it, but there would be twists and turns, not to mention expecting Yao Bin to introduce business.

Wang Yan talked to Yao Bin until after five o'clock in the evening, making him dizzy and basically crippled.

At the entrance of the bar, Yao Bin, who was being dragged, said drunkenly: "Wang... Brother Wang, thank you. It was really... really damn satisfying today, I'll set up a table to thank you specially another day, go... go... away."

Wang Yan agreed, waved his hand at the person taking care of Yao Bin, and told him to get this drunkard away quickly.

After saying hello to Xiao Li and Xiao Zhang in the shop, Wang Yan returned to Joyful Song.

Qu Xiaoxiao's matter could be put aside for now. The two little pushes he made could change many things. Anyway, he had plenty of time, so take it slow. Wait and see what the follow-up development is, and if it doesn't work, then study her again.

Wang Yan hadn't eaten lunch, which was just eating something at the bar to pad his stomach, and he was starving. His appetite was originally large, and he ate two big bowls of noodles in a noodle shop outside the residential area, which was just about right.

With the pleasure of a full meal, Wang Yan swayed back home, brewed a pot of tea, and casually pulled out a book to flip through.

Andy had an unpleasant meal with Bao Yifan today, and then Tan Zongming called, saying that there was some news about her brother. Through the explanation of Tan Zongming's friend, Old Yan, Andy knew that her brother was probably mentally disabled and his life or death was unknown.

Sister Andi, whose heart was dead and who was lost, fled back home, leaning against the wall and constantly thinking about what would happen if her brother was alive, and what kind of encounter he would have if he was unfortunately gone? The more she thought, the more afraid she became, and she kept drinking water to relieve the tension and anxiety in her heart.

Not daring to think any deeper, Andy diverted her attention and thought of Bao Yifan, whom she had dinner with today. She couldn't help but think of Bao Yifan checking her car, and then thought of Qu Xiaoxiao's words at the time. Comparing the two, what was the difference between Bao Yifan and Qu Xiaoxiao? She was prettier, and her car was better, so it was inevitable that she would be maliciously speculated about. She could understand all of this. But if so, what was so extraordinary about Bao Yifan, who she thought was extraordinary?

Thinking this way, it was natural to think of Wang Yan's words in the elevator at the time. Then comparing the two, the high and low were judged. Sister Andi recalled the process from knowing Wang Yan to now, the things that happened, and the words he said. Only then did Sister Andi discover that the more she contacted him, the greater the charm of this man, and the more she wanted people to understand him.

"Maybe talking to him is a good choice?" For no reason, Sister Andi wanted to confide in Wang Yan; he was a friend she could confide in.

She wasn't a shy person, so she did it as soon as she thought of it. She went out directly, went upstairs, and knocked on the door.

Hearing the sound of opening the door, Wang Yan opened the door and saw the lost Sister Andi, stunned for a moment: "Come in first, what's wrong?"

"I want to tell you something."

"Come, sit down and drink tea, calm your heart, and talk while drinking."

Nodding, Sister Andi sat down, picked up the tea Wang Yan had just poured, and drank it, unaware that she had always been drinking mineral water, always the same brand. Sister Andi said: "It's like this, I've been entrusting Old Tan..." Sister Andi told the whole story from beginning to end and stared at Wang Yan.

When he saw Andy, Wang Yan had some guesses, but now he confirmed it again. It was just that Andy could come to find him, which Wang Yan hadn't expected. Since it had reached this point, and Andy had come to his door herself, don't blame him, Wang. Bao Yifan? Bao Yifan? You two can roll to the side.

Putting down the teacup, Wang Yan said: "Hmm, I understand. How about this, you drink tea to calm down first, I'll go check something." Nodding to Sister Andi, Wang Yan got up and left.

Sister Andi didn't understand what Wang Yan wanted to check, but she thought it was related to her brother's matter. She didn't speak, watching Wang Yan walk toward the study, drinking tea quietly.

After more than twenty minutes, Sister Andi was a bit restless and impatient. Wang Yan came over: "I'll take you to Daishan, do you want to change your clothes?"

"Go to Daishan?" Sister Andi exclaimed: "But... but we don't know the specific whereabouts of my brother, what are we going to do?"

"Set your mind at ease. Can you sleep?" Seeing Sister Andi shake her head, Wang Yan said: "Then let's just go for a walk. If there's no news, isn't it good to go and see the place where you lived when you were young and recall memories?"

"I just contacted the welfare home, nursing home, and psychiatric hospital there and told them the conditions. There is a child in a nursing home, so let's go see this nursing home first, and then do screening later."

After listening to Wang Yan's words, Sister Andi said decisively: "Go, let's go now."

After tidying up, Wang Yan took Sister Andi and set off. Daishan was not far away. It was about six o'clock now, and they could reach the nursing home in about ten o'clock.

On the way, Wang Yan drove intently, while Sister Andi sat in the passenger seat, staring blankly at the road ahead, not saying a word.

The elderly slept early, and the Daishan Nursing Home was exceptionally quiet, accompanied by the sound of insects and birds. The dull sound of the car engine, the sound of wheels rolling over stones on the road, and the car lights shining from afar broke the silence of the night.

Wang Yan looked at the time, it was not yet ten o'clock. He parked the car outside the gate of the nursing home, operated it, turned off the engine, unbuckled his seat belt, and said to Sister Andi beside him: "Get out of the car."

Sister Andi was silent. She was very nervous. She hoped that this was her brother, so she could confirm his safety and status, but she also hoped that it was not her brother, so she could escape again.

Wang Yan didn't speak, sitting quietly on the side waiting.

For a long time, Sister Andi said: "Let's go."

After getting out of the car, Wang Yan contacted the dean. Not long after, a woman walked out from inside. Wang Yan stepped forward and said: "Hello, Yang Yuanzhang, I'm Wang Yan who called you. This is the person looking for her brother, Sister Andi."

Nodding, Yang Yuanzhang said: "Follow me. He has already fallen asleep. Be gentle in a bit, don't disturb him, you know the situation."

"Okay, it's really troublesome for Yang Yuanzhang so late at night."

Yang Yuanzhang waved her hand and didn't say anything: "It's okay, this child, he is really... hey... I really hope you are." As she spoke, Yang Yuanzhang sighed sadly.

Wang Yan didn't take this conversation, walking silently, while Sister Andi followed Wang Yan closely.

Not long after, Yang Yuanzhang led the two into the building and walked to a slightly smaller room. Yang Yuanzhang whispered: "This is it."

Wang Yan took a look, stepped aside, and gestured for Sister Andi to step forward.

Sister Andi stepped forward hesitantly, looking through the glass on the door at the person sleeping inside. Memories emerged, and the two figures slowly overlapped. Sister Andi opened her mouth to shout, but Wang Yan was quick-eyed and covered her mouth from behind. He held the tired and struggling Sister Andi, who was crying "wuwu," and quickly went outside the building.

"Can you control yourself?" Seeing Sister Andi nod, Wang Yan let her go.

Released, Sister Andi squatted on the ground and cried "wuwu." Wang Yan said: "Sister Andi, calm down first, it's not confirmed yet."

Sister Andi said excitedly and choked: "It's him, I have a feeling, it won't be wrong, he is my brother." ===== CHAPTER 79 =====