Chapter 416: Taking Her to Kindergarten
Ningwan wasn’t sure how Ye Shao and Wu Taotao managed to talk things through, but they reconciled quickly, much to her relief.
However, Zhan Hanjue said to her, "Leng Ziqing might not let this go so easily."
"What else does he want?" Ningwan raised an eyebrow.
Zhan Hanjue said, "These past few years... Leng Ziqing’s marriage hasn’t been going well, yet the Leng Group has flourished in his hands. So now, not even his mother can control him. The two of them even argued once, and Mrs. Leng came to complain to my grandma. But grandma didn’t even know her, so how could she help her get justice? Yet she came to me, hoping I’d discipline Leng Ziqing. Naturally, I didn’t pay her any mind and turned her away. So now, no one can manage Leng Ziqing. He’s claiming he’ll reclaim everything he lost, starting with Wu Taotao. And he’s not just saying it."
"So what? Does he want to forcefully take things? He let go himself back then, and now he wants to snatch back? He’s being unreasonable." Ningwan said angrily.
"You don’t have to be upset. Let’s see how Wu Taotao feels about it. If she’s truly indifferent to him, you’re right. How can he forcefully take her back?" Zhan Hanjue comforted her.
Ningwan asked, "If they really come into conflict, who will you help?"
Zhan Hanjue smiled, wrapping his arm around her waist, "Do you really need to ask? Of course, I’d help you."
Ningwan smirked.
"That’s more like it. At least you know what’s important. I’d be angry if you helped him."
"Don’t worry, I’d only help you." Zhan Hanjue whispered teasingly into her ear, "But how will you reward me?"
"You want a reward for helping me? Is that even helping?" Ningwan raised an eyebrow.
As they were flirting, Tuantuan on the sofa couldn’t take it anymore.
He stood up, leaned over the back of the sofa, and said to them, "Can you take your lovey-dovey act somewhere else? There’s a kid here; aren’t you worried about being a bad influence?"
Xiaxia was already giggling behind her hands.
After laughing, the little girl even reached out her tiny finger to rub her nose and said to them, "Shame on you."
In these two days, perhaps due to Tuantuan’s company, her hostility towards Ningwan had lessened.
However, she still didn’t really like Ningwan and never approached her without reason.
Unbelievably, even she dared to tease and make fun.
Ningwan and Zhan Hanjue were amused yet helpless, shook their heads, and quickly sat down to have breakfast.
After breakfast, Ningwan had some matters to attend to.
"I probably won’t be home for lunch. I’ve been quite busy lately, so don’t wait for me for meals."
She had now secured her position as Sect Leader of the Holy Doctor Sect, but it also made her even busier.
Even busier than Zhan Hanjue, who had to schedule time in advance if he wanted to spend more time with her.
Watching her leave, Zhan Hanjue sighed helplessly.
Despite being charmed by a woman at work, having a wife too busy can be quite distressing.
"Dad, I thought that kindergarten we visited last time was nice, shall we go have another look?"
Suddenly, Tuantuan sidled up, hugging his neck and coquettishly pleading.
Zhan Hanjue looked at him, surprised.
He didn’t want to go to kindergarten before, so why the sudden change of heart?
And this coyness—what’s with that? It was rare for him to act this way. According to Ningwan, he hadn’t been seen acting coquettish since he was two.
Recalling the saying "There’s no gratuitous favor," Zhan Hanjue didn’t immediately agree.
"Why the sudden interest in kindergarten?"
"Because I want to go, Daddy. You’ll say yes, right?" Tuantuan begged again.
Xiaxia also crawled over, shaking Zhan Hanjue’s arm, "Daddy, please, say yes!"
Both pleaded, gazing at him expectantly.
Zhan Hanjue instantly understood that Tuantuan wanted to go to kindergarten not for himself, but for Xiaxia.
He hadn’t expected his son to be so considerate of Xiaxia, willing to break his own rules for her.
If they had another daughter someday, surely he’d make a very good brother.
With this thought, a warmth spread through Zhan Hanjue.
Ningwan wanted another child, and he was considering the same.
Word is that many kids don’t want their parents to have a second child, but if he experiences the joy of caring for a sister, he likely won’t oppose the idea.
"Alright, we’ll visit it again today. But this morning, Dad needs to handle company matters first, so you’ll have to wait for me to finish." Zhan Hanjue patted his little head and readily agreed.
"Okay, Daddy, thank you! We’ll wait for you."
Tuantuan nodded happily and ran off hand in hand with Xiaxia, not disturbing his work.
Zhan Hanjue returned to his study, pulled out his phone, and made several calls to the company. After handling today’s tasks, he then called Chen Tan.
"What’s the progress on Xia Wenyuan’s case? Still no trace of him?"
"Boss, I’ve sent people to investigate, but there’s no clue yet," Chen Tan replied.
Zhan Hanjue paused, then said in a low voice, "Investigate Xia Wenlei, and find out more about her boyfriend. Could he be connected to Xia Wenyuan?"
"Boss, are you suspecting..."
"It’s always better to know the facts and be prepared. Also, how’s the situation in Philadelphia being handled?"
"Rest assured, Boss, everything’s set up there. It’ll take a bit more time, but there’ll be good news soon."
"Very good. There’s no need to inform the madam about this. If she asks, you know what to say," instructed Zhan Hanjue.
Chen Tan said, "Don’t you worry, Boss. I know what should be said and what shouldn’t."
Zhan Hanjue hung up the phone, satisfied. After taking care of a few more matters, he decided it was time to take the two kids to the kindergarten.
He’s been enjoying the role of the stay-at-home dad immensely, wishing he could make up for the four years he missed.
On the way to kindergarten, he even played games with the little ones.
Xiaxia climbed onto him, hugged his neck, and said, "Dad, I think you’ve gotten better. You used to never play with me or brother, but now you do."
Zhan Hanjue’s expression slightly stiffened; he smiled and patted her head.
Xiaxia pouted, "Brother isn’t here; otherwise, he’d be so happy."
"Xiaxia, let’s keep playing," Tuantuan pulled Xiaxia off their dad, continuing to entertain her with games.
Xiaxia soon forgot about her earlier regrets while playing.
Zhan Hanjue gave Tuantuan a deep look, suspecting the little one knew something.
Maybe that’s why he deliberately changed the subject earlier.