Mr. Yan, wake up! Your wife isn't a delicate little flower.

The meeting room was packed with people.

Cheng Xihe glanced at it indifferently.

She knew everyone in the room except the woman sitting next to Yan Haiting.

"This must be the young lady Mingchuan has his eye on." The woman next to Yan Haiting stood up, a perfect smile on her face.

She beckoned to Cheng Xihe: "Come, sit here."

"Xihe, come in quickly." Sitting next to the woman was Zhang Zhiyue, who looked at her strangely when she came in.

When Cheng Xihe passed by Qin Jian, he noticed that Qin Jian's expression was also strange.

After sitting down, Cheng Xihe asked calmly, "What is it?"

"Miss Cheng, Mingchuan said that you have agreed to be with him, is that right?" Yan Haiting raised his eyes, his sharp eyes fixed on Cheng Xihe, trying to see her expression.

Cheng Xihe nodded: "That's right."

"If you agreed, why didn't you say so?" Qin Jian was the most confused.

He had previously thought that Cheng Xihe had no chance, but unexpectedly Yan Haiting took the initiative to approach him and said that he wanted to form a marriage alliance with his family.

Cheng Xihe glanced at him, then looked at Yan Haiting: "Yes."

"very good."

Yan Haiting looked at Qin Jian: "Mr. Qin, please have a seat here. There are some things I need to ask you about."

"Okay, okay, Chairman Yan." Qin Jian sat down somewhat nervously.

Madam Yan smiled and looked at Cheng Xihe: "Xihe, our Mingchuan is a very outstanding man."

Although my body is currently not very convenient, I am still very intelligent and just need a suitable person to accompany me.

Although she had a smile on her face, the smile didn't reach her eyes.

Cheng Xihe did not reply, but lowered his head, like a fearful child, as if he was frightened.

Seeing this, Madam Yan pressed her advantage: "Really, Xihe, don't look down on our Mingchuan."

"Miss Cheng's birth chart is excellent. We just did a compatibility analysis using the birth charts, and the two of you are a perfect match."

"I just don't know if Miss Cheng truly wants to be with Mingchuan."

Yan Haiting scrutinized Cheng Xihe with his eyes.

"Haiting, don't be so serious," Madam Yan said, holding Mr. Yan's arm with a smile.

"This handsome man and beautiful woman are certainly a good match. I heard that Miss Cheng was the top scorer in the college entrance examination and entered City A."

Miss Cheng is not only beautiful, but also well-educated; she's a perfect match for Mingchuan.

Madam Yan had long wanted to get rid of Yan Mingchuan from staying at home.

Once he gets engaged, he has to get out of the house.

When the time comes, she'll leave the task of being filial to the old chairman to her son. Sooner or later, once he wins that old man's favor, her son will be able to inherit the Yan family business.

Yan Haiting pressed Madam Yan down to sit, then looked at Cheng Xihe: "Miss Cheng, your parents have already given their consent. What's your opinion?"

"Saying I'm sincere is too fake. I'm only here because of the Yan family's power. My family needs their help anyway." Cheng Xihe looked at Yan Haiting with a serious expression.

Qin Jian was completely stunned: "Cheng Xihe!"

He didn't expect Cheng Xihe to be so bold as to say it directly without any attempt to hide it.

Zhang Zhiyue was also taken aback by Cheng Xihe's frankness and was too embarrassed to say anything, so she could only pretend to be mute.

"Why are you being so fierce? I'm just telling the truth." Cheng Xihe glanced at Yan Mingchuan, then fixed her gaze on Yan Haiting.

He showed no guilt, his face was completely calm.

"Hahaha!" Yan Haiting was stunned for a moment, then laughed: "Miss Cheng is absolutely right, I already understand what you mean."

Su Jin couldn't help but give a thumbs up.

That's too direct!

This is the first time I've seen this.

"Great, I like it." Yan Qing sat next to Yan Mingchuan without saying a word.

Hearing Cheng Xihe say this, she nodded to Yan Haiting: "This is very good."

I think so too.

He looked at Yan Mingchuan beside him: "Mingchuan, if you have any opinions, you can speak them out."

"I agree." Yan Mingchuan's simple statement made his stance clear.

Yan Haiting smiled and said, "That's good. It seems you two are both very satisfied with each other."

"Mr. Qin, let's talk about what's to come next."

Yan Haiting gestured for him to proceed.

Qin Jian stood up in a daze and followed.

"Let's go, the four of us parents, go to the conference room over there and have a proper talk."

"Mingchuan, your birthday party can be kept simple." Yan Haiting glanced at Yan Mingchuan, then turned and left.

The others followed behind.

Zhang Zhiyue, in particular, is still somewhat dazed.

Fortunately, she was good at maintaining appearances and seemed very calm.

After everyone left, Yan Qing looked at Cheng Xihe and said, "You are indeed very good-looking. Since you've decided to be with Mingchuan..."

Whatever the reason, I hope you will prioritize Mingchuan and at the very least, not betray him.

"He was betrayed before?" Cheng Xihe turned his head and looked at Yan Mingchuan with amusement.

Yan Mingchuan sat up straight: "No."

"Oh, you don't believe me?" Cheng Xihe stood up. "If there's nothing else, I'll be going now."

"etc."

Yan Qing called out to her, "Miss Cheng, my daughter likes you very much too. Are you really unwilling to grant my daughter's little wish?"

"I can't be some kind of fairy godmother..." Cheng Xihe didn't want to take care of the child and was about to refuse.

"Five million a year."

Yan Qing's direct offer caught Cheng Xihe's attention:

"You don't need to do anything, just check on my daughter occasionally, as long as you accept this identity."

Seeing that Cheng Xihe was somewhat hesitant, Yan Qing knew that she had used the right method:

"It won't even take a year. My daughter probably doesn't have that kind of long-lasting affection. She's just a child; she'll forget about it soon enough."

Cheng Xihe looked at Yan Qing with interest: "Then your five million wasted?"

"It's not a waste of money. As long as my daughter is happy, it's worth it." Yan Qing smiled, and thinking of Lan Qiao's chubby little face, she couldn't help but feel even happier.

Cheng Xihe sighed, "Five million, that's tempting."

"Miss Cheng, please consider it." Yan Qing looked at Cheng Xihe, already prepared for her to make her demands.

Shrugging, Cheng Xihe said, "Okay, let's leave it at that."

"Then I'll tell Qiaoqiao the good news."

Yan Qing walked up to Cheng Xihe and extended her hand: "Miss Cheng, please don't tell Qiao Qiao about the money. I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation."

"OK."

After seeing Yan Qing off, Cheng Xihe stood by the door: "President Yan, is there anything else?"

"Xihe, aren't you going to look at the contract?" Yan Mingchuan winked at Su Jin.

The latter immediately placed the contract on the table.

Cheng Xihe went back and flipped through the document: "They don't even know about this contract, do they?"

"This is a matter between the two of us." Yan Mingchuan glanced at the chair.

Seeing this, Su Jin immediately pulled Cheng Xihe aside, saying, "Miss Cheng, please have a seat."

"Thanks."

After sitting down, Cheng Xihe carefully reviewed all the terms of the contract, pointing to one of them: "During the contract period, you cannot have an affair."

"This is the most basic thing." Yan Mingchuan smiled at her.

Cheng Xihe continued reading: "To cooperate with you at the family banquet?"

"Of course, we're already engaged, so I have to attend the family banquet." Yan Mingchuan nodded.

"That works too."

The other terms are standard and nothing special.

Scrolling further down the page, Cheng Xihe pointed to one entry: "Would you accompany me to Country Y every six months to see your mother?"

"Yes, my mother lives abroad, so it's normal for me, as her son, to go and see her, right?" Yan Mingchuan raised his eyes and observed Cheng Xihe's expression.

The two sat very close, and the scent of Cheng Xihe's perfume wafted over to him, subtly enticing him.

Cheng Xihe didn't speak. After finishing flipping through the contract, he held out his hand: "Give me the pen. There's no big problem."

"it is good."

Yan Mingchuan took out his fountain pen, removed the cap, and placed it in Cheng Xihe's hand.

Cheng Xihe, who was about to sign, paused: "There's one more question."

"Speaking."

"Is the contract automatically terminated when it expires? Just transfer the money to me and that's it?" Cheng Xihe raised an eyebrow at Yan Mingchuan.

As long as she doesn't do anything outrageous, this contract shouldn't pose any major problems for her.

I also get a million in pocket money every month, it's a great deal.

Yan Mingchuan nodded, not at all feeling like he was being taken advantage of.

After signing his name on the contract, Cheng Xihe handed it to Yan Mingchuan: "Then Mr. Yan, please sign it quickly. Make three copies, and keep one for the lawyer to notarize."

"I can do it." Su Jin took out her lawyer's license from her briefcase: "Part-time."

Cheng Xihe: ?

"Fine, whatever you want."

After signing, Cheng Xihe put the contract into a sealed bag: "Can you send this to the address I need to send it to? I don't have anywhere to put it right now."

Cheng Xihe was still wearing a formal dress, and the only thing she had on her was a handbag.

Yan Mingchuan winked at Su Jin: "Give him the address, and he'll mail it for you."

"It's my birthday party later, so don't come down with me yet. The contract doesn't take effect until tomorrow. Come with me somewhere tomorrow."

"Okay, Mr. Yan." Cheng Xihe replied, picking up her handbag and preparing to leave.

"etc."

Yan Mingchuan called out to her, "Just call me Mingchuan, there's no need to be so formal."

"Being too distant will give you away," Su Jin reminded him from the side.

Cheng Xihe smiled at him: "Mingchuan."

"Um,"

Yan Mingchuan wheeled over in his wheelchair: "I'll go down first. You don't have to participate, it's up to you."

"I'm going to find my friend. That's about it for tonight." Cheng Xihe pushed open the door and strode away.

Instead of taking the same route as Yan Mingchuan, she took a detour and went down the spiral staircase on the other side.

The stairs lead down to the restroom, which is not far from where Qin Yebai and the others played before.

There are no children here now; everyone has been called back.

"ladies and gentlemen……"

As Su Jin's voice rang out, people scattered in various corners stood up and gathered in the center.

Once everyone had arrived, Su Jin handed the microphone to Yan Mingchuan.

Yan Mingchuan spoke into the microphone, his eyes cold and indifferent.

He exchanged a few polite words and then announced the start of the party.

Those people didn't even get a clear look at what Yan Mingchuan looked like before he disappeared.

"Isn't President Yan coming down?"

"His secretary is here, so wouldn't it be the same to just find the secretary?"

"Ah, I didn't even get a good look at President Yan."

Cheng Xihe chuckled and left the banquet hall.

That concludes today's business. Next, we need to find Qin Jian to retrieve my mother's belongings...