After returning home with the child, her ex-husband knelt down and gently coaxed her.

It was said that Jiang Xiaoshan was treating everyone to dinner, but Lu Xiyan had already arranged the restaurant in advance.

The following day at noon, the three of them had their first reunion dinner together at the restaurant.

"Xiaozhi, growing up away from home all these years must have been tough, right?"

Having just met her family, Jiang Xiaoshan looked at An Ning with a hint of reluctance in her eyes as she prepared to leave.

She was used to calling Anning Xiaozhi, and Anning didn't feel uncomfortable at all. Suddenly having an aunt made her feel strangely close to her.

She didn't tell Jiang Xiaoshan about her time in the An family, only saying that although they weren't a wealthy family, she had grown up safely.

If An Tianhua and Li Chunfang hadn't bought her, and if Chen Laosi had sold anyone for money, she might have ended up in an even poorer and more miserable environment.

So this is already an immense stroke of luck for her.

"It's not hard work, Auntie." Anning smiled beautifully, her eyes gentle. "Look, I'm growing up well, I have a good job, and a perfect lover."

She turned to look at Lu Xiyan beside her. Lu Xiyan had been putting food on her plate with a slight smile on his face and pouring tea for Jiang Xiaoshan. His movements were slow, deliberate, gentlemanly, and considerate.

Jiang Xiaoshan was also very satisfied with Lu Xiyan. Because of her business dealings, she knew many rich young men, most of whom were spoiled, unambitious, and lacked drive. Some of them were more career-oriented and capable, but they were too casual and irresponsible in their relationships.

After spending a few days with him, she felt that Lu Xiyan was different. Although he was also born into a wealthy family, he didn't have that arrogant air about him.

Often, he doesn't make many unnecessary movements or say much. Like now, he's just quietly listening to Jiang Xiaoshan and An Ning chatting about everyday things, but the tea in An Ning's hand is always at the perfect temperature—neither too hot nor too cold.

He was polite and courteous in his dealings with people, yet his every move revealed the refinement and nobility that came with his wealthy background.

It's truly rare to find a man who is so wealthy, handsome, and young, yet lacks the worldly sophistication often associated with businessmen, doesn't put on airs or act arrogantly in front of his partner, and is incredibly attentive and gentle towards Anning.

Jiang Xiaoshan looked at Lu Xiyan approvingly and smiled, "Xiyan is so good, it must be thanks to your parents. If I have the chance to go to Jinghai in the future, I will visit them."

Lu Xiyan smiled slightly upon hearing this, but said nothing more.

Anning felt a warmth in her heart; with this aunt, it was as if she had gained an extra source of support from her family.

Seeing that the two seemed to be getting along well, Jiang Xiaoshan couldn't help but ask, "How long have you been together? How many years have you been married?"

When they first met, Lu Xiyan introduced An Ning as his wife. Now that Jiang Xiaoshan had asked her the same question, An Ning was at a loss for words.

You can't exactly say they were married for two years, got divorced, and are now back together, can you?

This is too outrageous.

Before she could think of an answer, the person next to her spoke up.

"Auntie, we haven't had our wedding yet," he said frankly, "but it'll be soon."

Upon hearing this, An Ning paused slightly, glancing quietly at his handsome profile.

"So, are you still in a romantic relationship?" Jiang Xiaoshan smiled knowingly. "When are you planning to get married?"

"The date hasn't been set yet." Lu Xiyan smiled, glanced at An Ning, and then looked at Jiang Xiaoshan. "But we will definitely invite Auntie to the wedding."

"Auntie has been waiting for you to say that." After saying that, Jiang Xiaoshan looked at An Ning with a smile, "Xiao Zhi, you are twenty-eight today, it's time for you to get married. Auntie is looking forward to drinking your wedding wine."

The two kept talking about weddings and marriage, and Anning's ears turned slightly red.

This was the first time she had been with her "family" to discuss her marriage with Lu Xiyan.

Even six years ago, their whirlwind marriage and registration were done quietly and without prior notice, which drew countless accusations and condemnations.

"Auntie," she suddenly asked, "do you remember when my birthday is?"

According to their estimate of the age at which she went missing, it's been twenty-three years now, and she is indeed twenty-eight this year. However, she doesn't know her exact birthday.

She later asked Li Chunfang, and she learned that the July 7th date on her ID was just the day she arrived in Anjia, not the day she was actually born.

"A birthday? Let me think..."

Jiang Xiaoshan thought about it seriously for a moment, "I remember now, it was spring, when your mother brought you home she said you were only ten—"

Before she could utter the word "four," she was met with a glare from Lu Xiyan, and Jiang Xiaoshan immediately stopped speaking.

An Ning, being perceptive, heard the other person's interruption and asked, "Ten what? What do you mean take back?"

"Oh, I didn't think of that for a moment!" Jiang Xiaoshan realized and quickly said with a smile, "What I mean is, when your mother brought you back from the hospital after giving birth to you, you were exactly fourteen days old."

Jiang Xiaoshan calculated the dates and said, "You should have been born on March 24th."

An Ning looked at Lu Xiyan and said, "So I was born in spring, not summer."

Lu Xiyan looked at her and smiled gently, "So, should we change our home password?"

"Our home?" An Ning suddenly realized that he was referring to the apartment in Pangu Mansion, whose password was their birthdays.

"Who says we're your family?" An Ning turned her head, a smirk playing on her lips, and muttered, "That's my home."

"Okay, yours is fine," Lu Xiyan laughed. "We'll buy other things later."

Seeing the two young lovers getting along so well, Jiang Xiaoshan was also happy. Suddenly, she remembered something and said, "Xiaozhi, Xiyan, let's go home after dinner. I have something to give you."

......

With parting imminent, this was Anning's last visit to the Jiang family villa during this trip to Yunnan.

After entering the password, a "click" sound was heard, and then the safe was opened.

Jiang Xiaoshan took out two brown leather file folders from the safe. The folders were bulging and thick, and felt heavy in her hands.

She glanced at the file folder for a few seconds, then turned and handed one of the documents to Anning.

"Xiaozhi, this is the result of your parents' decades of hard work. Their efforts over the years have resulted in this thick stack of documents, which are now being handed over to you. From now on, this patent belongs to you."

An Ning stared at the file folder in front of her for a long time, her eyes welling up with tears. She had also worked in this field before, and she knew that it would take several months just to produce a few extremely accurate data sheets, let alone such a thick stack, including the final patent certificate.

This thick stack of file folders contains decades of her parents' lives.

Through this file, she seemed to see them working day and night on their research.

Seeing that she didn't take it, Jiang Xiaoshan said, "You're their only daughter, so this should rightfully be yours. Besides, I already said that as long as we find you, we can use this patent free of charge, which was also decided by your parents. Take it."

An Ning took it with both hands, only to find it incredibly hot, as if it were about to burn her palms.

"And this too." Jiang Xiaoshan handed her another file. "This is the inheritance your parents left you."

The last two words made An Ning gasp for breath, and her heart trembled violently.

"This house is also for you; it's your home in Qichuan."

Jiang Xiaoshan hugged her. "Xiaozhi, come back often in the future. Auntie will also visit you in Jinghai when she has time."

Anning was held in her arms, feeling a deep warmth in her heart, but she didn't realize that tears were already streaming down her face.