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Chapter 227 A Gift That Adds to the Trouble

When it comes to children's education, Yan Changye and Xie Yuheng have always shared a common understanding.

One type is too lazy to manage and would love for someone else to do it; the other treats it like their own child and only feels at ease keeping an eye on it themselves.

"Fine, then I'll ask them for a week off." Yan Changye chuckled. "I'm so annoyed by being called out in the teachers' group chat every few days. I'll take this opportunity to have a few days of peace and quiet."

Beside him, Huo Yungui asked blankly, "Take leave and then go listen to economists give lectures?"

Xie Jian nodded: "That's right! When we were in kindergarten, Daddy and my great-uncle would often ask for leave for us and take us to listen to those classes that we couldn't understand."

Huo Yungui looked at Yan Changye and Xie Yuheng and couldn't help but complain, "How old are they? Aren't you trying to force them to grow up too fast?"

Yan Changye said slowly, "Subtle influence."

Xie Yuheng nodded: "Great things come from small beginnings."

Huo Yungui shook his head sullenly: "The way you raise children is exhausting for them. In elementary school, just focus on mastering the textbooks. It's not too late for them to learn more when they're older and more aware."

“As the future heirs of the Yan and Xie families, this is something they have to face from a young age.” Yan Changye paused for a moment, “My uncle and I also went through this when we were young.”

"Wow, no wonder you two were able to reach an agreement on this. It turns out it's the path you came from..." Huo Yungui couldn't help but ask, "Was it tough? Was it tiring?"

“I was clueless back then too,” Yan Changye said with an “Oh,” “but perhaps for Xie Jian, listening to cryptic texts as a lullaby was more enjoyable than learning pinyin and arithmetic.”

Huo Yungui went to see Xie Jian, only to see Xie Jian nodding his little head earnestly: "Uncle, taking leave is really fun!"

When the topic of children's education came up, Jiang Manman remained silent.

It wasn't that she didn't want to care; in fact, after witnessing the chaotic scene of Grandpa Yan, a group of academic luminaries, and their children in the old house, she, like Huo Yungui, questioned this educational approach.

But Yan Changye only said quietly at the time, "Madam, when the old master set up the training plan, I was not happy with it, but you personally gave your approval."

Jiang Manman: "..."

After the meal, Xie Yuheng presented the small gifts he had prepared for the Huo family. They were all antiques whose value was not immediately apparent, but the Huo family knew perfectly well that anything delivered by an antique shop owner personally must be of extraordinary value.

After some polite refusals, Yan Changye said slowly, "Take it. Your uncle has plenty of money. It's just a bunch of trinkets, nothing special."

After speaking, her gaze fell on the gift box that Xie Yuheng had given to Jiang Manman separately: "The ancient hairpin given by my uncle, could it be some kind of ancient token of love?"

Xie Yuheng said calmly, "No."

Yan Changye gave an "oh" and took it for Jiang Manman: "Madam, why don't you thank your uncle?"

Jiang Manman took it, avoiding Xie Yuheng's gaze: "Thank you."

Xie Yuheng hummed in response, his tone unreadable: "You're welcome."

"Oh, by the way," Yan Changye casually mentioned, "I also prepared a gift for my uncle."

After saying that, she took out a box of couple bracelets and placed it in front of Xie Yuheng.

Xie Yuheng's voice was slightly cold: "What do you mean?"

"Isn't my aunt coming soon? The new 'family' bracelet has a fitting meaning, and I specially prepared it for my uncle."

"What nonsense?"

"Oh, no?" Yan Changye raised an eyebrow. "My uncle's sudden interest in skincare was something I thought was for someone he wanted to please, but it turns out it was all a misunderstanding!"

After saying that, he casually took the bracelet back, held it in his palm and played with it, but his gaze gradually deepened.

Xie Jian and Yan Yu were frequent guests at Jiangyue Mansion, and they had their own private rooms and dressing rooms.

This time, when Yan Changye and the others returned, they left Xie Jian and Yan Yu at Jiangyue Mansion.

The steward of Jiangyue Mansion watched the departing luxury car and sighed, "Every time the young master stays overnight at Jiangyue Mansion, Young Master Yunxi seems particularly at ease."

Beside him, Li Ke thought to himself:
How could I not be at ease? In the first six months after the child's birth, Xie Yunxi wasn't the only one who truly suffered. His boss also put aside most of his work to take care of the dying child, treating him like his own even though he wasn't his biological child!
She treats her two children the same way she would her own son, spoiling them rotten.

Over the years, Xie Yunxi had spent most of his time in the capital, leaving the port city to Xie Yuheng. Xie Yuheng even spent more time taking care of the child than Xie Yunxi. Li Ke felt increasingly heartbroken. Turning around, he saw Xie Jian nestled in Xie Yuheng's arms in the garden, pouting and giving Xie Yuheng a big kiss. Xie Yuheng smiled, his whole being exuding a gentle tenderness.

Forget it, the BOSS is having a good time, so why are you making a fuss about it?
Li Ke sighed inwardly and obediently went to the kitchen to prepare fruit for the children.

Royal Water Bay.

They lingered until midnight, then Yan Changye coaxed Jiang Manman to sleep and quietly got out of bed.

He still carried a lingering air of debauchery, his robe half-open, but his eyes gradually turned cold. He walked to the balcony, which was farther from the bed, and leaned lazily against the ornate railing in the corner, making a phone call to Shen Zongqian.

In the dead of night, Shen Zongqian mentally grumbled a few times before respectfully answering the phone: "BOSS."

Yan Changye said in a low voice, "Something is very wrong with Xie Yuheng."

"What did the boss discover at the dinner party tonight?"

Yan Changye didn't talk much to Shen Zongqian: "Xie Yuheng doesn't have a new love interest, so we can cut off this lead directly. Continue investigating according to the direction I gave you during the day. Also, there are a few antique shop owners on Taigu Street who looked at me strangely today; dig deeper into their eyes as well."

"Okay, BOSS."

After hanging up the phone, Yan Changye stayed on the balcony for a while longer, his expression slightly somber.

He hates things that are out of his control.

But this time, Xie Yuheng's strange behavior was clearly out of his control.

The moved-out paintings, the vain behavior, the changed layout of Jiangyue Mansion, the strange antique shop owner...

Despite the cool breeze blowing for a long time, Yan Changye still had no clue.

Behind me came the soft sound of Jiang Manman turning over.

Banishing his distracting thoughts, Yan Changye turned and went back to bed. The moment he pulled back the covers, Jiang Manman, still half-asleep, snuggled into his arms.

Yan Changye embraced her, his peach blossom eyes gazing at her silently for a long while before he gave a helpless, light laugh:

"Madam, it seems you've been targeted again..."

Ugh, so annoying.

The following day, Yan Changye was to represent the Xie Group at the signing ceremony for a large-scale project.

Xie Yuheng was also preparing for a business trip to Europe, so he had Li Ke send the two children back that afternoon.

"The boss is going on a business trip for three days. When he comes back, he will take the young master back with him."

Huo Mingcai and his family, who were just worried about the absence of their child and their joy, were overjoyed. Over the next few days, arranged by Shen Zongqian, Jiang Manman led the Huo family, Xie Jian, and Yan Yu on a trip throughout Hong Kong.

A few days later, the Huo family reluctantly bid farewell to Yan Changye and Jiang Manman, preparing to return directly from Gangdu to Yucheng.

"My little one." Wang Ying was very reluctant to part with Jiang Manman, holding her tightly. "Come to Chongqing to see your parents whenever you have time. When we have time, we will also go to the capital to see you."

Jiang Manman gave a soft "hmm".

Wang Ying and Huo Mingcai looked at the soft-looking Xie Jian and Yan Yu again, their reluctance becoming even more obvious.

Yan Changye smiled and said, "It's just a two-hour flight! When I have time, I'll take my wife and kids back to Chongqing for a meal."

His words pleased Huo Mingcai, who patted his son-in-law's shoulder lightly: "If you're coming back, let me know in advance, and I'll cook your favorite Beijing dishes."

Yan Changye smiled casually: "Alright then."

The plane soared into the sky and disappeared.

Jiang Manman stared blankly at the plane gradually disappearing into the sky.

Just as Yan Changye was about to say something, Shen Zongqian called on his phone:
"Boss, I've found out some things. Would you like to talk now?"

(End of this chapter)