After dinner, Lin Feng cleared the dishes and went into the kitchen to wash them. Zhang Yuxi walked into the baby's room to feed him. She also warned An Lan not to grumble and disturb the baby's rest.

Hearing this, An Lan was so furious she could have died. It was bad enough that they hadn't given her any food, but now they wouldn't even let her complain.

How was she supposed to live like this?

Just as An Lan was about to lose her temper, Zhang Yuxi's phone suddenly rang. An Lan quickly perked up her ears, staring intently at Zhang Yuxi. The call was most likely from Yuxi's mother.

Zhang Yuxi answered, and it was indeed Zhao Lizhen.

On the other end of the line, Zhao Lizhen and Zhang Fuyong were huddled around the phone, so focused they looked like they wanted to pry it open and crawl inside.

"Yuxi, are you home? Have you eaten?"

"We just finished. What about you?"

"Yes, we just finished too…"

Zhang Fuyong, sitting beside her, kept gesturing with his mouth, silently mouthing a message to Zhao Lizhen: *Ask about the baby's father! The baby's father!*

Zhao Lizhen rolled her eyes and asked, "Yuxi, you told me last time that you'd found the baby's father? What kind of person is he? Is he good to you? What does his family do for a living?"

Hearing Zhao Lizhen's barrage of questions, Zhang Fuyong was very satisfied.

"He has a great personality, he's very good to me, and we're getting along perfectly…"

"That's… all?"

"Yes."

Hearing this, Zhao Lizhen subconsciously glanced at Zhang Fuyong. He shook his head and sighed. It seems this boy's family isn't well-off at all.

Zhao Lizhen continued, "My little grandson is almost six months old, isn't he? How about I come over to see the little guy and check on you at the same time? What do you think?"

Zhang Yuxi fell silent.

"Don't worry, Yuxi," Zhao Lizhen quickly added. "I absolutely won't tell your dad. I'll come alone!"

Hearing this, Zhang Fuyong glared at her. How could you say that? You've just cut off my escape route!

After a moment's hesitation, Zhang Yuxi said, "Okay, I'll send you the address in a bit. Your legs give you trouble, so please be careful on the way."

"My legs are still perfectly nimble!" Zhao Lizhen said with a smile.

Seeing Zhang Fuyong staring wide-eyed and blinking frantically at her, as if trying to get her to say something else, Zhao Lizhen had no choice but to add, "But your dad… his health hasn't been great. Ever since you left, he's always been so glum…"

Zhang Fuyong's face darkened. Do I have no dignity left?

Zhang Yuxi hesitated, then asked softly, "Dad… is he still angry with me?"

Zhao Lizhen glanced at Zhang Fuyong. "Angry? What's there to be angry about? He's all bark and no bite!

"Ever since you left, you're all he can talk about! He misses you so much!

"Not long ago, he even told me that he didn't know how he could go on living without you…"

Zhang Fuyong glared, wishing he could rush over to Zhao Lizhen and yell in her ear. I never said that! You're making things up! I'm still furious!

Hearing this, Zhang Yuxi didn't know what to say.

"Then… I'll call him when he's calmed down."

"Okay."

After she hung up, Zhang Fuyong's face stiffened in displeasure as he glared fiercely at Zhao Lizhen.

"Who are you glaring at?" Zhao Lizhen retorted. "Aren't we trying to coax our daughter back home?"

"Yes, yes, I know. Just get on with it," Zhang Fuyong said impatiently. "I'm still waiting to hold my grandson!"

"Oh, now you want to hold your grandson? Where were you before?" Zhao Lizhen shot back, rolling her eyes.

「On the other side」

Zhang Yuxi, unaware of her father's thoughts, hung up the phone only to see An Lan right beside her, ears perked as she eavesdropped.

"Yuxi, what did your aunt just say?"

"My mom said she wants to come for the baby's six-month celebration too."

"And your uncle?"

"I don't know. He still seems to be angry with me…"

"Your uncle is all bark and no bite. I'm sure he forgave you in his heart a long time ago. Besides, it would be a shame for the baby if your uncle wasn't here for his six-month celebration. A family should be whole…"

An Lan's words moved Zhang Yuxi. "You're right. I'll go talk to him."

An Lan put on her shawl and picked up her bag to leave.

"Where are you going?" Zhang Yuxi asked.

An Lan blinked, a teasing smile playing on her lips. "Where do you think? I'm getting a room, of course!"

Zhang Yuxi's face flushed red. "I have a room here. You can stay in the guest bedroom."

An Lan shook her head with an exaggerated sigh and clicked her tongue. "Your husband is in his prime, and it's been several days since you two slept in the same room. I'm afraid I might hear some... strange noises in the middle of the night. That would just be awkward for me…

"So, I found a hotel nearby. I'll move there, and it'll still be convenient for me to visit you. After the baby's celebration is over, I'll head back to Modu."

As she spoke, An Lan was already out the door. Seeing that she was intent on leaving, Zhang Yuxi asked Lin Feng to drive her to the hotel.

Lin Feng nodded, put on his shoes, and left with An Lan.

This was the first time An Lan had been alone with Lin Feng. He was incredibly handsome, not just tall but also exuding an aura of steady composure that made him more and more pleasant to look at.

For her best friend to find a husband like this... she was truly happy for Zhang Yuxi.

In the car, An Lan shifted her silk-stockinged legs and said softly, "Lin Feng, about that incident before… Yuxi had a huge falling out with her parents. When you get back, you should try to talk her around."

Lin Feng nodded. "Okay, I'll speak with her when I get the chance."

The hotel An Lan had found was right across from Rongtai Mansion. Lin Feng escorted her inside, went straight to the reception, and upgraded her to the presidential suite. He also paid for a ten-day stay.

Seeing his generosity, An Lan was very pleased.

"Thank you."

Lin Feng gave a small smile. "You're Yuxi's best friend. Of course I have to take good care of you."

An Lan simply smiled without another word.

Watching Lin Feng's retreating back, An Lan felt a pang of melancholy. Why can't I ever meet such an outstanding man? The so-called men who pursue me are either just trying to sleep with me or they're after my family's money.

An Lan shook her head, pushing the thought aside, and turned towards the elevators.

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