Chapter 2285
The time temporarily rewinds to the morning.
As the year-end approaches, Duan Qianyang has more matters to attend to, and each day he is so busy that his feet barely touch the ground. Finally, today he has a chance to take a day’s rest. Thinking that he hasn’t seen his son for a while, he decides to call Duan Xi on his way home to see if there’s a chance to meet up.
But when he tries to call, no one answers. He calls several times, and it’s the same every time.
He then tries calling Ruan Jiaojiao, but to his surprise, Ruan Jiaojiao’s phone is also unavailable.
This makes him feel a bit worried, thinking that the young couple might be having some issues. He can’t sit still, so he instructs the driver in front to go to the Ruan Family’s residence while calling Ruan Jianguo.
This time, the call connects quickly, but once it does, no one speaks; there are only heavy breaths like those of a panting ox. Years ago, Duan Qianyang only had Wen Yu, and later became bedridden due to illness. After recovering, he didn’t have any intentions to search for someone new. On one hand, he was still fond of Wen Yu and no one could persuade him otherwise; on the other hand, he was concerned that Duan Xi might not be happy, and thought that since Ruan Jiaojiao was growing up and would marry into the Duan Family, he would just wait to hold grandchildren, leaving him with even less desire.
But even though there weren’t any women around him now, he had experienced it before, and hearing Ruan Jianguo’s panting made him shamefully misinterpret the situation. Carefully, he asked, "Brother Ruan, are you busy?"
Ruan Jianguo didn’t respond; instead, the panting intensified.
Duan Qianyang felt a bit embarrassed and touched his nose; he could only rely on the thick skin that developed after knowing Ruan Jianguo to continue asking, "Brother Ruan, I wanted to ask where Xiaoxi is. Why can’t I get through, and Jiaojiao’s line is also unavailable..."
This question was like a stab into a hornet’s nest.
Ruan Jianguo was furious, shouting so loudly that almost everyone in the car could hear, "You’re asking me! Who am I supposed to ask?!!! Ah!!!!"
"Brother Ruan, what do you mean?" Duan Qianyang was stunned by his yelling, leaving him utterly confused.
"What do I mean? I should be asking you what you mean! Duan Qianyang, you really know how to raise a son. Look at your wonderful son! So young, learning goodness knows what..."
Duan Qianyang was full of questions, and amidst Ruan Jianguo’s harsh words, he curiously asked, "Isn’t my son raised by you?"
"!!!!" Ruan Jianguo.
Holding the phone, he nearly had a heart attack!
"Brother Ruan, please speak up. Whatever is going on, let’s discuss it calmly. There’s no obstacle we can’t overcome..."
"Pshaw! Let me tell you, this obstacle is insurmountable! Impossible to get past!!!!!!" Ruan Jianguo continued panting heavily, "Let me ask you, where’s my precious daughter! Huh! Where has your son taken my daughter?!!! And where’s that dilapidated villa you bought them..."
At this point, Ruan Jianguo suddenly seems to have thought of something, causing his breath to hitch abruptly, "Duan Qianyang, did you do this on purpose? Are you and your son deliberately working together?"
Duan Qianyang’s mind was buzzing, utterly baffled, though faintly guessing at a possibility—did his son elope with someone else’s darling daughter?
But that’s impossible.
The family has already agreed for them to be together, so there’s absolutely no need to take the elopement route.
"Uncle Duan, it’s Ruan Hao. My dad and I are waiting for you on Brighton Road." Duan Qianyang was still lost in thought when Ruan Hao’s elegant voice came from the other end of the phone.