spring bite mark

Chapter 99 Longing Between Two Places

Muchan Studio.

During a break from work, Jiang Manman made a phone call back to No. 1 Mansion.

"What did Xie Jian do this morning? Have you prepared lunch for him?" Jiang Manman asked gently. "Ask him what toys he likes to play with, and prepare some for him too."

"Madam, Young Master Xie Jian got up, had some breakfast, and went out with his bodyguard. He hasn't returned yet," the butler replied. "He said he didn't need lunch prepared for him and would come back to dine with you tonight."

Xie Jian, being new to the capital, was filled with a desire to explore it, and probably went to wander around the city with his bodyguards.

The grandson of the Xie family conglomerate was pampered and had a large number of bodyguards protecting him, so Jiang Manman felt at ease and didn't ask any more questions.

She had just hung up the phone when Yan Changye's WeChat video call popped up.

It had been several days since the last video call, and Jiang Manman answered almost instantly.

New York, USA.

Late at night, in a suite at the New York Grand Hotel, Yan Changye had just finished showering and was lying in bed.

Under the hotel's dazzling lights, his features seemed to glow, making him exceptionally captivating in the video, and his voice was incredibly sexy and alluring.
"lady."

Almost a whisper, filled with longing.

Jiang Manman calmed her slightly racing heart after hearing his words, and glanced at him with her almond-shaped eyes: "You still have time to chat with me?"

"Just finished up and got back to the hotel." Yan Changye clicked his tongue lightly. "I only have this little bit of time to chat with Madam. Tomorrow morning I have to fight those bastards again. So annoying."

Seeing his arrogant and disdainful expression, Jiang Manman knew that he must have held his own in the previous exchanges, so she decided to tease him: "Use your manipulative methods in these business battles instead of using them in your circle of cronies."

"Madam, what are you saying!" Yan Changye looked at her tenderly. "You've already wiped out my circle of cronies."

Jiang Manman coughed lightly: "Why don't you just unblock them yourself? I'm not really trying to control your social life completely, and besides, I can't control it anyway..."

"Who says my wife can't control me?" Yan Changye smiled deeply. "I told you to learn how other people discipline their husbands, but you refused to try."

Jiang Manman didn't want to waste time arguing with him: "You sent me a video, is there something you need?"

"What could be wrong? I just miss my wife." Yan Changye's tone became slightly ambiguous. "I want to whisper sweet nothings to my wife for a while."

Jiang Manman: "...It's broad daylight here, and I'm still at the company."

"Oh." Yan Changye stopped teasing her and started talking about what he considered to be important 'serious business', "There's a Victoria's Secret Fashion Show next week. The organizers sent me an invitation, and I plan to go check it out."

Jiang Manman paused for a moment: "Then I hope you have a good time."

"I'll buy all the final pieces from the show for Madam then," Yan Changye revealed his ultimate goal.

Jiang Manman's face flushed slightly: "I have enough underwear at home."

“That’s different. I heard that the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show featured several extremely sexy outfits this year.” Yan Changye’s tone became a little cloying. “If I didn’t let my wife wear them and play with me, would I be content?”

Jiang Manman suppressed the urge to curse: "It's the same whether you see others wearing it at a fashion show."

"I only want to see what Madam wears," Yan Changye said, somewhat persistently. "Just tell me, is that alright?"

His usual roguish tone, tinged with tender affection, made Jiang Manman break down once again: "At most three sets."

Yan Changye's smile deepened: "Three sets will do."

Jiang Manman changed the subject: "Is everything going well abroad?"

"Not good." Yan Changye became more serious. "I can't eat or sleep well, and those bastards' faces aren't pleasant either, but I can still manage for now." "Looking at the trending topics on the business section, Xie Yunxi is also in the United States?" Jiang Manman suggested, "You two have a pretty good relationship, so let him step in when necessary. You should relax a bit and not overwork yourself."

Yan Changye paused for a while before casually humming in response.

The two chatted idly for a while, then Jiang Manman remembered something: "Oh right, about Xie Jian over there..."

She was about to continue speaking when she was interrupted by a series of exclamations!
Yan Changye frowned slightly: "It's so noisy over there, is something wrong?"

Jiang Manman disappeared from the screen for a full two minutes before reappearing in the video: "Recently, a street hustler has appeared in the capital. He drives around with a convoy of luxury cars all day long, and he just strolled up to my door."

Yan Changye raised an eyebrow: "Whose spoiled brat dares to be so arrogant in the capital?"

"It's alright. Although he likes to stroll around, he still has all the proper manners." Jiang Manman chuckled. "He's the young master of villa number 2 next door."

When did the Li family acquire such an arrogant and troublesome son?

The thought flashed through Yan Changye's mind, and he didn't bother to pay any more attention to it. So he asked about the conversation that had just been interrupted by the commotion: "What did Madam just say she thanked for?"

Hurried footsteps echoed through the hotel, and Shen Zongqian's voice came from afar: "Boss, there are a few urgent documents that need to be processed immediately."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Manman said softly, "It's not a big deal over there with Xie Jian. We'll talk about it when you get back. Work is more important."

Yan Changye was usually unreliable, but he could still tell what was important at times like this. He sighed softly and said, "Then I'll contact Madam when I'm done with my work."

Jiang Manman agreed and hung up the video call.

Inside the hotel, Yan Changye looked at Shen Zongqian, who was bringing in documents, and said, "A few more minutes won't make a difference. Next time, could you wait until I finish video chatting with my wife first?"

Shen Zongqian had actually been waiting at the door for more than half an hour. Seeing that his boss was being all lovey-dovey and showed no signs of stopping, and knowing that he couldn't delay with the documents in his hand, he had no choice but to choose a less ambiguous time and force himself to barge in.

But he knew that the BOSS wouldn't listen to his grievances, so he just obediently replied, "I'll definitely pay attention next time. These documents need to be sent back to the Xie Group headquarters in ten minutes, and a copy also needs to be sent to Xie Yuheng."

"Alright, bring me the pen."

Yan Changye quickly signed the document.

"By the way, I spoke with the port authorities on the way here. The two young masters went out with bodyguards. Do you need me to follow up?" Shen Zongqian asked again.

Yan Changye scoffed lightly: "It's just going out. When don't they go out for a stroll every day? Is such a small thing worth reporting to me? And they even complain that I'm not taking care of the kids enough?"

Shen Zongqian: "...Yes."

I've only been away from the port for two days, so I don't think anything outrageous will happen. On the contrary, my own boss has been both a father and a mother to me all these years, and he has put the greatest suffering he has ever experienced into raising children. Now that he is being attacked by those crazy people at BlackRock all day long, he really has no time to take care of his role as a father.

Shen Zongqian remained silent, watching as Yan Changye took out his phone again, opened the photo album, and looked at his wife's photos with great concentration.

Therefore, the phrase "too busy to pay attention to" probably varies from person to person...

Shen Zongqian was lost in thought when Yan Changye suddenly raised his peach blossom eyes coldly: "Aren't you leaving?"

Shen Zongqian quickly retreated. The moment the door closed, he heard Yan Changye make another video call to Jiang Manman!

But this time, Jiang Manman didn't answer.

Her phone was still on her desk; she had already gone out with the other staff members of Muchan to see what was going on!

The ostentatious convoy of luxury cars, which created a lively atmosphere, was parked right in front of Mu Chan's gate.

(End of this chapter)