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Upon suddenly hearing the name "Sheng Shichen," Yun Miao, who was biting into sweet and sour pork ribs, paused slightly.

Sheng Yinian turned his head to look at her, his voice carrying a hint of nonchalance: "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing," Yun Miao quickly shook her head, "The spare ribs are delicious."

Sheng Yinian didn't say anything, but picked up another piece and put it in her bowl.

Sheng Shutong, on the other side, noticed something amiss and guessed that this matter was not simple.

"It's rare. Shi Chen is usually the type who can't keep a secret, but this time he's kept his composure and hasn't gone around bragging about it."

Seeing that the two people opposite him did not respond, Sheng Shutong found it amusing and decided to tease them.

"Speaking of which, it's been a long time since I've seen Shi Chen. I wonder where that kid has gone off to play this time."

"Shi Chen is young and energetic, and he's very popular with girls, unlike us who are all so lacking in vitality."

"Judging from Shi Chen's age, he's about the same age as Yun Miao. They should have a lot in common and definitely get along well..."

Before Sheng Shutong could finish speaking, Sheng Yinian had already picked up his phone and dialed Xu Chuan's number.

"We've arranged for Pei Yu to go and follow up on the core M&A deal in the US. He'll depart tomorrow morning for a period of one year."

After a moment of stunned silence, Sheng Shutong burst into laughter in exasperation: "You..."

"Let's eat." Sheng Yinian put down his phone unhurriedly. "Finish eating early so we can go back and help your brother-in-law pack his luggage."

Dinner was drawing to a close.

Yun Miao began to lose focus, her eyes involuntarily glancing towards the Shuyu Pavilion where Xia Xixi and the other two were.

There was no major commotion over there that night; it seemed like they had just eaten a normal dinner. I wonder if anything actually happened.

Shuyu Pavilion.

Jiang Xiao put down his chopsticks and wiped his mouth with a napkin.

He wore a suit today, putting away his usual carefree attitude, and looked quite gentlemanly.

Huo Binglan rested her chin on her hand, silently observing him.

With his red lips, white teeth, and clear skin, the hazy blue suit accentuated his tall and straight figure, while also exuding a touch of the allure of uniform.

Jiang Xiao felt his face flush under her gaze, and his body inexplicably felt hot.

"Thank you for your hospitality, Miss Huo. Now that we've finished eating, please feel free to speak your mind."

Huo Binglan didn't respond to him, but simply pulled out the chair next to her.

"Come and sit down."

With such an obvious hint, Jiang Xiao immediately understood what was going on.

"I won't stay any longer. If there's nothing else, I'll head back now."

He got up to leave, but suddenly realized that his body was out of control, and he sat back down with a thud.

It feels somewhat like being drunk, but not quite the same.

He was afraid that drinking too much would lead to trouble, so he only drank two glasses of red wine tonight.

Is this wine... really that potent?

Xia Xixi, having eaten and drunk her fill, was sitting and waiting to watch the excitement when she suddenly noticed that his face was flushed rather unnaturally.

Just as he was about to speak, Huo Binglan waved to the two male attendants outside the pavilion.

Two servants came in and helped Jiang Xiao out of the Shuyu Pavilion.

Huo Binglan looked at Xia Xixi, who was staring blankly at her, and asked, "Were you scared?"

Xia Xixi nodded blankly: "Yes... a little."

"What?" Huo Binglan raised an eyebrow, "Did you think I was playing a pure love story?"

Not that.

Xia Xixi wasn't that naive.

She just didn't expect things to happen so quickly.

And... so directly.

"Um..." she gestured to the wine glass on the solid wood table, "Is everything alright?"

Of all the dishes on the table, only the red wine remained untouched, leading her to conclude that the key to the matter lay with the wine.

Huo Binglan smiled and shook her head: "Just for fun."

"Hehe...hehehe." Xia Xixi chuckled along, too embarrassed to ask any more questions.

"I'll arrange for someone to take you home; the car will be parked at the entrance."

Huo Binglan patted her shoulder and got up to walk towards the backyard.

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After dinner, Yunmiao followed Sheng Yinian out of the secluded house, just as the Bentley drove up.

Xu Chuan got out of the car.

"Mr. Sheng, I'll arrange for someone to return your car later."

Yunmiao: "???"

Since Sheng Yinian was driving and hadn't been drinking, why did he still need Xu Chuan to pick him up?

Although she had questions, she dared not ask.

Seeing Sheng Yinian open the back door for her, she quickly and obediently got in.

As soon as the car started, Yunmiao received a message from Xia Xixi.

She had been thinking about the situation there all night, so she quickly checked the messages.

After watching it, I almost forgot to breathe.

What do you mean... Jiang Xiao was kidnapped?!

She kept her head down and texted Xia Xixi the whole way.

I never even realized that Sheng Yinian was sitting right next to me.

She didn't even bother to look out the window to see if the car was heading in the direction of her apartment, Yanshu Apartment.

Twenty minutes later, the car drove into a villa located halfway up the mountain behind Yanda University.

Xu Chuan parked the car and, seeing that the people in the back seat were not moving, immediately got out.

He waved to the servant who was about to come over, and the servant quietly withdrew.

Sheng Yinian sank into his seat, turning slightly to the side.

His gaze fell on the girl beside him who was engrossed in texting.

The girl sometimes frowned, sometimes bit her lip, sometimes looked nervous, and sometimes seemed relieved.

Sheng Yinian watched quietly, patiently and attentively.

Yunmiao and Xia Xixi's chat was finally coming to an end.

That's all for tonight. They might be... well, we shouldn't disturb them. Let's see how things go tomorrow morning.

【All right. 】

Yunmiao simply replied with two words and exited the chat interface.

She only realized the car had stopped when she turned off her phone.

She subconsciously looked to the side, only to be caught off guard by Sheng Yinian's dark eyes.

"Finished with work?" His calm eyes held an unreadable emotion.

Yun Miao nodded slowly: "Mm."

As soon as he finished speaking, Sheng Yinian opened the car door, got out, and walked around the car towards them.

When he opened the car door on this side, Yunmiao realized that the car was not parked at Yanshu Apartment, but at an unfamiliar and luxurious villa.

"Sheng Yinian, what are we doing here?"

Sheng Yinian bent down and took her hand, his voice cool and clear: "Let's watch the fireworks."

Upon hearing the word "fireworks," Yun Miao's breath hitched, and she immediately shook off his hand.

"Sheng Yinian, it's so late, I...I...I don't want to watch anymore."

As she spoke, she shrank further into the carriage.

Sheng Yinian didn't say anything, but bent down and reached into the carriage, putting his hands under her armpits and lifting her out.

Yunmiao struggled, but was still held firmly in someone's arms.

Sheng Yinian carried her in one arm, picked up her backpack with the other, kicked the car door shut, and walked unhurriedly toward the villa.