Was the man a scumbag who tricked her into marriage? A powerful man brought his child to her door de

Yan Xuxu had just fallen asleep and was unaware of what was happening downstairs, but she did smell the aroma of food in her sleep.

She thought she was dreaming.

A mix of emotions welled up inside her, so she changed the subject, "Have you eaten? If not, come downstairs and get something to eat."

Lin Huan waved her hand, "No, it was specially made for you. Keep it and enjoy it slowly."

Because Lin Huan still had work to do at the research institute, she had to go back to work overtime and didn't stay long. She chatted briefly and then left.

Yan Xuxu, however, couldn't fall asleep no matter what she did.

She picked up her phone and glanced at the messages, only to find that Zhou Li'an had called her several times.

Thinking it was about work, she immediately called back.

"Senior, you finally called me back."

Zhou Li'an's anxious voice came in.

Yan Xuxu's heart suddenly skipped a beat, a bad premonition creeping in. "Is something urgent?"

Zhou Li'an said excitedly, "We've made a breakthrough in the new technology. Everyone stayed up all night working overtime, and we're just a few steps away from success."

Yan Xuxu's face turned pale.

How could it be so fast?

Zhou Li'an continued, "President Shen is treating everyone to dinner tomorrow night. Senior, would you like to go?"

"No, I have other things to do."

She needs to speed up the process of publishing the paper.

If Shen Mingzhou gets there first, things will become very difficult.

Without chatting much with Zhou Li'an, Yan Xuxu dragged her weak body out of bed and went to the study to begin preparing her thesis.

This busy work lasted until the early hours of the morning.

The bowl of millet porridge I ate in the evening has long been digested.

She was so hungry that she had to put down her work and go downstairs.

She had just stepped into the living room when she noticed something seemed different.

Upon closer inspection, a brand-new tea set has appeared on the coffee table. It is made of high-quality Ru ware with a moon-white glaze. Several expensive vases, which are collections from the Ming and Qing dynasties, have also appeared on the cabinet next to it.

The most striking feature is a pair of men's slippers neatly arranged in the entryway.

These were the same pairs that Xie Lanyuan had worn not long ago.

Yan Xuxu was so angry she laughed.

Not only did they climb over the wall and break into her house, but they also...

They also prepare their own slippers for home.

Add decorations at will.

Does he think he's the male head of the household?

What surprised her most was that the kitchen, which had been empty, was now fully equipped.

Besides pots and pans, there are also various seasonings, as well as grains, oils, rice, and noodles.

Yan Xuxu went to open the refrigerator, which was filled with ingredients, including milk, water, desserts and fruits.

In addition, there was a pot of chicken soup on the stove.

A sticky note was left next to it.

"There's chicken soup in the pot; heat it up yourself if it gets cold."

The simple words are vigorous, powerful, and spirited.

No wonder Lin Huan said that her home was filled with the scent of men.

Anyone would notice that a man had been in her house.

Yan Xuxu was so hungry that her chest was pressed against her back, but she couldn't resist the temptation of food and turned on the gas stove to heat up some chicken soup.

Soon, the entire kitchen was filled with the delicious aroma of chicken soup.

After heating it up, she ladled a bowl of it onto the table, picked up a spoon, and started drinking.

Whether it was the comforting chicken soup or the restored energy, she felt much of her fatigue had dissipated.

After eating and drinking her fill, she was in a hurry to organize her thesis and didn't have the mind to think about what to do with the extra decorations. She went straight upstairs to her study.

It was already very late at night.

The study was filled with the sound of keyboards being typed.

As dawn broke and the sky began to lighten, Yan Xuxu was too tired to stay awake any longer and drifted off to sleep on the table.

When I woke up again, my cell phone was ringing incessantly.

Yan Xuxu picked up the phone and answered it, only to hear Lin Huan say anxiously, "Xuxu, something terrible has happened! Shen Mingzhou has taken your research and applied for a patent."

Yan Xuxu jolted awake and stood up from her seat.

Last night, Zhou Li'an said that he was just a few steps away from success.

How did it turn out like this?

Lin Huan was shocked when he received the news, so he contacted Yan Xuxu immediately.

"They have already submitted their application electronically and are currently at the formal review stage."

Yan Xuxu's hands trembled slightly, and her mind went completely blank.

Shen Mingzhou's application for a patent now implies that Ming'an Group invented this technology first.

Once the application is successful, the technology will belong to Ming'an Group.

She couldn't use this technology to perform surgery on Xie Siyu.

Then all her efforts would be in vain.

Yan Xuxu's voice was hoarse, with a slight tremor, "Did he apply for the patent in the company's name or as an individual?"

"personal."

Lin Huan knew it was cruel to say this, but since things had come to this point, she had no choice but to tell the truth, "It's still in Su Wanqing's name."

Yan Xuxu stumbled back two steps, her waist hitting the corner of the table, but she was completely unaware of the pain.

It was clearly expected.

Even after hearing it with my own ears, I still felt unwilling to accept it.

She closed her eyes, her hands clenched into fists on the table. "I understand. Next, I need you to step in and, in the name of Hexing, compete with Su Wanqing for the patent."

Lin Huan said worriedly, "We must seize the patent, but since Ming'an Group applied first, it might not go so smoothly."

Yan Xuxu knew there would be difficulties.

But in any case.

She would never give away the fruits of her labor for nothing.

Lin Huan quickly set about handling this matter.

After hanging up the phone, Yan Xuxu took the initiative to contact Zhou Li'an.

I learned from him that the new technology is still in the experimental stage and has not yet been truly successful.

Zhou Li'an was unaware of the patent issue.

It seems that Shen Mingzhou carried out this matter in secret.

This is probably because the formal review process takes seven working days, so they are preparing in advance to avoid any unforeseen problems.

In this way, she still has a chance.

With that in mind, Yan Xuxu sat back down and continued to work on her unfinished thesis.

……

At Yunyue Manor, Xie Lanyuan went into the kitchen early in the morning and busied himself preparing all sorts of breakfasts.

He took a little of each breakfast item and put it in a thermal container.

After finishing his work, he went upstairs to change his clothes.

As they passed the children's room, Xie Siyu called out to him, "Dad, is Aunt Xuxu very busy?"

It's been several days, and Aunt Xuxu hasn't come to see her.

She sent her a message, but Aunt Xuxu didn't reply.

Jie Siyu missed her a little.

Xie Lanyuan paused, turned around to look at her sullen face, and said gently, "She's sick. When she's feeling better, Dad will let her come to see you again."

Upon hearing that Yan Xuxu was not feeling well, Xie Siyu was very worried. "Being sick is very uncomfortable. Dad, you should go and see Aunt Xuxu quickly."

"She's a doctor, don't worry."

Jie Lanyuan straightened his suit and instructed, "Dad is going out now. Sisi, remember to take your medicine. If you're bored, you can read a book."

"Does Dad like Aunt Lin and want to marry her?" Xie Siyu asked, her head down.

Aunt Lin has come to see her these past few days.

The housekeepers at home are also talking about Aunt Lin.

They said Aunt Lin was Dad's fiancée, would be the mistress of this place, and would also become his mother.

They even said that Aunt Xuxu couldn't compete with Aunt Lin.

Jie Siyu felt very upset.

She knew that children shouldn't interfere in adults' affairs, but she just wanted to ask her father.

Jie Lanyuan was stunned.

He clearly hadn't expected her to ask that.

After a while, he came in, patted her head, and asked, "Sisi, why did you say that?"

Jie Siyu took her phone out from under her pillow, opened it, and said dejectedly, "The news said that Dad went to the bar to defend Aunt Lin and even hit someone for her sake. He's madly in love with Aunt Lin."