It's just a toy, why would you care if it breaks?

When they arrived at the final stop, the subway doors opened, but Nan Yan still clung to the handrail, refusing to move: "Sir, could we ride again?"

Seeing his reluctant expression, Wei Xun smiled helplessly: "Alright, I'll take you on as many rides as you like."

He led Nan Yan to the ticket machine and taught him step by step: "Press this button to select the destination station, then select the number of people, and then insert the coins."

Nan Yan studied very hard and actually bought two tickets.

He held up the ticket, his face beaming with pride: "Sir, I got it!"

"Impressive." Wei Xun ruffled his hair and followed him back into the subway.

This time they chose a route heading towards the city center.

As the subway traveled along, Nan Yan looked around with great interest.

More than half an hour later, the subway arrived at a bustling station in the city center.

As the two walked out of the subway station, Nan Yan was so shocked by the scene before her that she was speechless.

Before me stood a shopping mall dozens of stories high, its exterior walls made entirely of glass curtain walls, reflecting the sunlight with dazzling brilliance. Huge art sculptures adorned the entrance, and the people coming and going were impeccably dressed and exuded an air of sophistication.

This is the most upscale shopping mall in Shanghai, "Global Diamond," which houses top international brands.

"Is this a shopping mall?" Nan Yan asked softly, her eyes filled with shock.

"Okay, let's go inside and have a look around." Wei Xun took his hand and led him inside.

The first floor of the mall houses luxury boutiques, with exquisite bags, jewelry, and watches displayed in the windows. The lighting is just right, making each item look like a work of art.

Nan Yan was overwhelmed by the sights and slowed her pace, carefully avoiding pedestrians, afraid of bumping into those items that looked very expensive.

Wei Xun led him into a men's clothing store, where a salesperson immediately greeted him: "Sir, what would you like to look at?"

"Pick out some clothes for him, as well as a backpack and shoes," Wei Xun said, pointing to Nan Yan.

The sales clerk immediately turned to Nan Yan, speaking respectfully: "Sir, this way please. Let me recommend a few new styles to you."

Nan Yan quickly waved her hand: "No, no, I'm just looking, I don't need to buy anything."

He looked at the price tags on the clothes, and the string of zeros made him dizzy. He didn't dare to buy such expensive items.

"Just try it on," Wei Xun said, pushing him towards the fitting room door. "Try it on and see if it fits."

Nan Yan had no choice but to follow the shop assistant to try on clothes.

He tried on several casual suits, several shirts and pants, and several pairs of shoes.

Every outfit he wore fit him perfectly, making his figure appear even more upright and his features even more delicate.

The sales assistant kept praising him: "This gentleman has a great figure; our clothes suit him perfectly."

Wei Xun smiled indulgently: "They do look quite nice. Let's buy them all then."

Nan Yan stood to the side, watching the shop assistant pack clothes into bags one by one, and said anxiously, "Sir, you really don't need to buy so many. I already have clothes to wear."

"It's alright, as long as you're happy." Wei Xun took out a black card and handed it to the clerk: "Deliver them all to room 83701 of the Platinum Hotel."

"Okay, Mr. Wei." The clerk respectfully took the card.

Nan Yan looked at the numbers flashing on the card reader and felt uneasy. She tugged at Wei Xun's sleeve and said, "Sir, actually... I don't particularly like these things."

Wei Xun took back the card and said nonchalantly, "It's okay, you don't need to be particularly fond of it, it's just a small amount of money anyway."

He didn't think much about buying these things; it was as casual as buying a cup of coffee.

But when Nan Yan saw him like this, a sense of loss suddenly welled up in her heart.

He recalled that night when Wei Xun bought him from that middle-aged man, just as casually and without hesitation, as if he were buying an insignificant item.

Nan Yan recalled that in the past two days, he only spent money on things he really, really wanted, but Wei Xun was different...

Perhaps Mr. Wei didn't really want to buy himself?

Perhaps, in Mr. Wei's eyes, he was nothing special?

Nan Yan lowered her head, her eyes dimming.

Wei Xun noticed his change in mood: "What's wrong? Are you hungry? There's a burger joint on the first floor, go get what you want."

When hamburgers were mentioned, Nan Yan's eyes lit up, temporarily suppressing her disappointment.

The two walked to the burger shop on the first floor, which was quite crowded, mostly with parents with children.

As soon as she entered, Nan Yan's eyes fell on the picture of the children's meal.

The set meal includes a hamburger, a serving of fried chicken and fries, a Coke, and a small cat plush toy.

He stared at the doll, his eyes filled with longing, yet also a little embarrassed.

"What do you want?" Wei Xun saw through his thoughts and couldn't help but sigh.

Nan Yan whispered, "I want that... kitten."

"Okay," Wei Xun said to the waiter. "One kids' meal, plus a classic beef burger and an iced Americano."

The food was ready quickly.

Nan Yan was so happy when she got the cat plush toy that her eyes crinkled with joy. She carefully placed the cat in front of her, then picked up a hamburger and started eating it in small bites.

He ate very attentively, not even noticing the sauce on the corner of his mouth, his face full of satisfaction.

Looking at him, Wei Xun's heart softened.

It's truly unexpected that such a simple and inexpensive little thing could bring someone so much joy.

Wei Xun raised his hand to wipe the corner of his mouth, and then began to eat himself.

As Nan Yan ate, she asked all sorts of questions out of curiosity, and Wei Xun patiently answered them one by one.

Just as they were finishing their meal, Wei Xun's phone suddenly rang.

The screen displayed an unmarked number, but Wei Xun recognized it immediately as the phone number for the Thorn Rose Club.

His face instantly darkened, and he said to Nan Yan, "I'm going to the restroom."

Nan Yan looked up at him and nodded.

Wei Xun got up and quickly walked out of the hamburger shop, finding a quiet corner to answer the phone.

"Hello, Mr. Wei." The voice on the other end of the phone remained respectful.

"What is it?" Wei Xun's voice was icy.

"We have detected a Weibo post that may be detrimental to you and have temporarily locked it. A screenshot has been sent to your phone. Would you like to see if you would like to delete the post and related topics?"

Wei Xun was shocked. The club was actually monitoring online public opinion?

It seems their power is far greater than I imagined, as they can monitor information across the entire internet in real time.

He immediately took out his phone and opened the screenshot sent by the club.

The Weibo post reads:

Sisters, guess what I just saw?! Wei Xun, the president of the Wei Group, the dream bachelor of countless girls, was actually eating a children's meal with a bastard child who appeared out of nowhere?!

The accompanying picture was a photo of him and Nan Yan at the hamburger shop. In the photo, Nan Yan was holding a doll and smiling happily, while he was looking at Nan Yan with gentle eyes.

There are already several comments below the screenshot:

[My God, President Wei has such a big illegitimate child? How come there was no news about it before?]

[Is this a rumor? His son doesn't even look like him, does he?]

[Could it be surrogacy? Mr. Wei has been abroad all the time; maybe he's looking for a surrogate.]

[Mr. Wei is only thirty years old, how can he have a child this big??]

[He's definitely her own son! Look at the way President Wei looks at him, it's overflowing with fatherly love!]

Wei Xun's expression grew increasingly grim. If these rumors were to spread, they would greatly damage the reputation of the Wei Group.

"Delete it." Wei Xun said without hesitation, "Delete it immediately. These people are talking utter nonsense."

"Okay, Mr. Wei, please rest assured." The other party's voice remained respectful: "We have already arranged for the back office to handle it, and we will continue to monitor the situation. No related posts will appear."

"Hmm." Wei Xun hung up the phone, immediately opened Weibo, and entered relevant keywords into the search bar. Sure enough, he couldn't find a single related post, not even the screenshot from earlier.

He couldn't help but marvel at how unfathomable the power of the Thorn Rose Club was, capable of dominating not only the real world but also the online world.

It is virtually impossible to contend with such an opponent.

Wei Xun took a deep breath, suppressed his anxiety, and turned to walk towards the hamburger shop.

But as soon as he reached the entrance of the hamburger shop, he froze.

The window seat was empty; Nan Yan was gone. Only the cartoon doll remained on the table, along with unfinished fries and a half-empty cup of cola.

Wei Xun's heart sank. He walked over quickly and looked around. The shop was bustling with people, but he couldn't see Nan Yan anywhere.

"Nan Yan?" he called out.

No one responded.

He grabbed a passing waiter, his voice urgent: "Where's the boy who was sitting here? The one in the light gray hoodie? Where did he go?"