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

When Cheng Wanwan returned to the restaurant with a smile, Cheng Shao was reading the newspaper with a joyful expression.

"Dad!" She sat down again, smiling, and asked, "Dad, what news are you watching that you're enjoying so much?"

"The news in today's newspaper is really good." Cheng Shao's tone was full of smiles, and the more Cheng Wanwan looked at it, the more she liked it.

Cheng Wanwan sneered inwardly, but asked obediently, "Why do you always like reading newspapers? Wouldn't it be more convenient to use electronic devices to know the news?"

"You don't understand," Cheng Shao put down his newspaper and smiled. "These financial newspapers are the mouthpieces of the government. Important policies and guidelines are disseminated through newspapers, especially the People's Daily. They provide a direct view of the domestic and even global macroeconomic situation, as well as news and dynamics within our industry. This is something that those uneven online news outlets can't compare to."

"Take a look," he said, pointing to a corner of the newspaper. "The news of Zheng Hong Group's latest medical patent going public has been published, marking another breakthrough in the medical sector. The stock market is rising, and the share price has hit a new high. This kind of news and data is the most authoritative and accurate. On the internet, people like to exaggerate and create a mystery."

Cheng Shao scooped up a spoonful of soup and casually said, "According to the previous betting agreement between the Lu family and Ou Teng, if they don't step up their game soon, Lu Wei'an will be the successor to Old Master Lu."

As soon as he finished speaking, his elbow was bumped.

He turned his head and met Han Yun's gaze. "Shut up."

Cheng Shao realized that it was indeed inappropriate to bring up the Lu family's affairs in front of his daughter. He looked at Cheng Wanwan, only to see that her eyes were still fixed on the newspaper.

"Dad," Cheng Wanwan looked up and asked with a smile, "If Lu Wei'an wins, will the Lu Group be his? Will he be in charge of the Lu family?"

"Of course," Cheng Shao said. "If he wins, the old man has no reason not to hand over the Lu family business to him."

Cheng Wanwan turned her head and smiled, but didn't say anything.

"Let's eat, let's eat. Why are we talking about this?" Han Yun interrupted the topic. She was just about to serve Cheng Wanwan a bowl of soup when Cao Han had already placed the food in front of Cheng Wanwan.

"Miss, please try this. It's your favorite dish: braised wild yellow croaker with black truffle."

Cheng Wanwan looked at the tender fish on her plate, then glanced at Cao Han.

Cao Han's eyes were full of smiles and affection, but Cheng Wanwan found it disgusting.

......

The speeding sports car slammed on the brakes at the gate of the Cheng Mansion, the tires screeching as they rubbed against the ground.

An Ning got out of the car and strode inside.

When a housekeeper came over to inquire, she said coldly, "I'm looking for Cheng Wanwan."

Just as the other party was about to say they would go in and let them know, An Ning strode inside.

Laughter filled the restaurant, making the lunch particularly harmonious.

Anning's arrival clearly disrupted this harmony.

"peaceful?"

Upon seeing the person who barged into the restaurant, Cao Han's expression immediately changed. "What are you doing here? What are you doing here?"

Cheng Shao looked up at the newcomer, somewhat surprised, "Miss An?"

"This is not a place for you!" Before An Ning could speak, Cao Han pulled her outside. "Who do you think you are to dare come to the Cheng family mansion? Get out of here right now!"

An Ning forcefully pulled her hand away, not even glancing at Cao Han.

She stared at Cheng Wanwan, who was eating slowly and deliberately. "I didn't come here to see you; I came here to see Cheng Wanwan."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Wanwan chuckled softly, then looked up and asked with a smile, "Anning's here. Would you like to sit down and have dinner together?"

An Ning raised her hand and threw a rather heavy envelope straight in front of Cheng Wanwan. The envelope, neither too thick nor too thin, hit the edge of her bowl, knocking it over with a clattering sound.

Han Yun was startled and quickly stood up. "An Ning! What are you doing? You've barged into our Cheng family and you're so rude!"

An Ning ignored her words, stared at Cheng Wanwan, and coldly questioned, "Why did you go to the school to look for my brother?"

Cheng Wanwan stood up and met her gaze. "What are you talking about? I don't understand."

"Cheng Wanwan, do you dare to do it but not admit it?" An Ning clenched her fists, her face cold. "You clearly know my brother has a heart condition, yet you still went to the school to provoke him! What were you up to! You paid those college students five thousand yuan to deliberately spread rumors about him at school! You dare say you didn't do it!"

Cheng Wanwan glared at her and said sharply, "An Ning! Don't spout nonsense. What does your brother's death have to do with me?"

Anning's eyes suddenly reddened, and she asked in a low voice, "I didn't say my brother was dead, how do you know he's dead?"

Cheng Wanwan was speechless for a moment, then reacted, "You came here to interrogate me, not because you're dead, but because—"

"Snapped!"

A loud slap echoed in the restaurant, leaving everyone stunned.

Cheng Wanwan's face was slapped to the side, and several red marks quickly rose on her fair face. She subconsciously covered her face and stared wide-eyed.

She clearly hadn't expected that An Ning would dare to hit her in front of so many people at the Cheng family!

Before she could retaliate, a sharp sound suddenly rang out—

"An Ning, you bitch! What are you doing! How dare you hit her!"

Cao Han cursed loudly, angrily shoved An Ning, and slapped her across the face.

"Snapped!"

Another resounding slap.