The next day.

After lunch, Lin Feng called his parents to tell them he was returning to Yangcheng.

By dusk, Lin Feng and his companions had returned to the Emerald Lake Villa. Since they had already eaten on the yacht, there was no need to cook dinner.

Zhang Yuxi was officially returning to school the next day, so she needed to go to bed early.

However, early the next morning, An Lan called Lin Feng.

"When are you guys coming back to Yangcheng?"

Sensing something off in An Lan's tone, Lin Feng asked with confusion, "We've already arrived. What's wrong?"

"Arrived?" An Lan exclaimed in surprise. "Oh dear, I've been so busy these past few days I completely forgot. My memory is so bad!"

Lin Feng asked again, "What's the matter? Is something going on?"

An Lan hesitated for a moment. "It's nothing serious, just girl talk. You wouldn't get it."

CLICK. She hung up.

Lin Feng was left completely baffled.

These past few days, Zhang Yuxi and An Lan seemed to be getting along just fine, he mused. They hadn't fought at all.

After making breakfast, he went upstairs to get Zhang Yuxi, only to hear her on the phone. He guessed she was talking to An Lan.

"She came looking for you? Mhm, I know."

"It's nothing. It won't affect me. She doesn't hold that much weight in my eyes."

"Mhm, I know. Don't worry, really!"

After hanging up, Zhang Yuxi turned to see Lin Feng and smiled. The babies had grown accustomed to waking up just after eight, so at this time, Lin Feng and Zhang Yuxi could enjoy a private breakfast. Lin Feng noticed she seemed somewhat distracted.

"Honey, did something happen?"

Zhang Yuxi shook her head. "It's nothing, just a friend came to see me."

Lin Feng asked, "A close friend?"

Zhang Yuxi forced a smile. "We're not that close."

Lin Feng spoke gently, "Whatever you need, just let me know."

"No matter what, I'll always be on your side, protecting you from everything."

The mention of this friend clearly upset Zhang Yuxi, suggesting their relationship was poor.

"It's your first day back at work, you should be happy!"

"Mhm."

When she left, Zhang Yuxi had taken special care with her appearance. She even wore bright red lipstick. At that moment, she looked like a warrior heading into battle.

Lin Feng couldn't help teasing, "Honey, are you heading into battle?"

Zhang Yuxi just smiled slightly. "Of course not! See you later, darling!"

"Will you be home for lunch?"

"I'll call you then."

"Okay."

Lin Feng stood there for a moment but ultimately decided against going to An Lan for answers.

Going upstairs, he ran into Fourth Treasure, who was running around with a bare bottom, with Da Bai trailing protectively behind him.

"Fourth Treasure?"

"Daddy, clean bottom, clean bottom!"

Lin Feng quickly took Fourth Treasure to get cleaned up, then checked to see if he had soiled the carpet. Fortunately, he hadn't. Then he went to wake First Treasure and the others.

「Meanwhile.」

Outside the Wanda Plaza store, An Lan was talking to a woman. The woman was about her age and had the sly look of a vixen.

"I just want to see Yu Xi. We're good friends and haven't seen each other in a year or two. What's the harm in meeting up?"

An Lan crossed her arms. "What do you want with her?"

Du Qian batted her large eyes. "To chat, of course. We're best friends, after all."

An Lan looked as if she had just swallowed a fly.

"Du Qian, you can put on an act for Yu Xi, but don't try it with me. I might just slap you."

Du Qian's smile gradually vanished. "An Lan, don't go too far!"

An Lan scoffed.

"I'll say the same to you. Go back where you came from."

Du Qian took a deep breath. "I just want to see Yu Xi. We're good friends, after all!"

"Besides, who are you to stop me? What right do you have?"

An Lan's eyes narrowed slightly. "Fine, then you tell me this. Two years ago, when Yu Xi got drunk, you were with her."

"At the time, you were supposed to be her best friend. Where were you?"

Du Qian replied calmly, "I was drunk too. I ended up sleeping in the car overnight. You know perfectly well that I caught a cold after that and was hospitalized for a week."

An Lan snorted, unconvinced by Du Qian's explanation.

She asked again, "Was it you who spilled the beans to Lu Boyu's parents about Yu Xi's pregnancy?"

Du Qian said coldly, "At the time, Auntie came to me saying that Yu Xi and Bo Yu were fighting and wanted to know why."

"What could I say? I had to tell her everything."

An Lan's expression turned icy. "Du Qian, don't think you can hide your little schemes from me!"

Du Qian went on the offensive. "That's right, I'm interested in Lu Boyu."

"But I only got together with him after they broke up."

"Lu Boyu isn't Zhang Yuxi's property. Why can't I have him?"

An Lan's face went livid. "You stab Yu Xi in the back, and you still have the nerve to say that?"

Du Qian pursed her lips. "I didn't stab her in the back. I just told the truth."

An Lan took a deep breath, fighting the urge to slap her.

"Yu Xi is doing very well now. She's happy. Don't you dare disturb her."

Du Qian retorted, "I came to Yangcheng just to see her. You think you can stop me forever?"

An Lan ground her teeth. "Du Qian, I'm not like Yu Xi. I'm not afraid to get physical."

It was true; An Lan used to be quite a fighter.

Du Qian took another deep breath. "I'll see her this one time, we'll get together, and then I won't disturb her again."

An Lan paced back and forth a few times.

"Fine. I'll call Yu Xi. If she agrees to see you, I'll take you. If not, you can go right back where you came from."

Du Qian nodded. "Okay."

Putting the call on speaker, An Lan dialed Zhang Yuxi.

"Yu Xi, Du Qian is insisting on seeing you. She wants to get together."

"What do you think?"

Zhang Yuxi's slightly chilly voice came from the other end.

"Fine. Bring her over."

An Lan was left speechless.

Having been best friends for years, Zhang Yuxi heard the silence on the other end and chuckled. "Alright, things have to be resolved eventually, right?"

Her tone, like she was coaxing a child, made it impossible for An Lan to stay angry.

"Alright then, when do you get out of class?"

"Ten-thirty."

"Okay, I'll take her to a café to wait for you."

"Okay."

After hanging up, An Lan said coolly, "I'll take you over after I'm done with my work."

Du Qian sat on a chair outside. "You go ahead and work!"

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