Zhou Feng silently slipped the card back into his wallet.

Liu Nanwei's reaction was exaggerated. "Five… five hundred million? Director Xu, you didn't take out a student loan, did you? How did it balloon so much!"

Suddenly slapping his forehead, Zhou Feng exclaimed in shock, "Could it be one of those legendary naked loans!?"

They both stared at Xu Lai with complicated expressions, sizing him up. After certain images came to mind, they both shuddered.

Xu Lai said helplessly, "Can you two just focus on your work? Stop thinking about nonsensical things all day."

Liu Nanwei coughed and asked, "Director Xu, what do you need so much money for?"

"To find a wife."

"Five hundred million? How many wives are you planning to get?" Zhou Feng was dumbfounded.

"Modern society is monogamous. Having multiple wives isn't allowed."

Liu Nanwei added, "That would be illegal!"

"Sigh."

Xu Lai sighed and went back to browsing the website, no longer wanting to deal with the two of them.

Xu Lai spent a leisurely day at the Qingshui Yamen, while Ruan Tang was busy from morning to night.

When Xu Lai showed up at the company with their daughter, Ruan Tang, so exhausted she could barely keep her eyes open, still managed to force a smile.

"Mommy worked so hard."

Xu Yiyi said affectionately, "Let me give you a shoulder rub, Mommy."

While it wasn't as good as a professional massage, Ruan Tang's heart felt warm. Feeling her daughter's love, she couldn't help but perk up and smile. "I'm not tired at all anymore. Yiyi gives the best massages!"

"Then Yiyi will give Mommy a massage every day from now on," Xu Yiyi said, her big eyes shining brightly.

"Wow."

The secretary nearby couldn't help but exclaim in admiration. Having such an angelic daughter must be a true blessing.

Xu Lai, however, just shook his head slightly.

On the surface, his daughter seems obedient and filial, but she has a little devil hiding inside. She's become especially sly after spending so much time with Qian Xiao and Beibei, the number one swordsman of the East Sea.

He then took his wife and child home.

Ruan Tang quickly packed some of Yiyi's clothes, then collapsed onto the bed and fell fast asleep.

After Xu Lai finished cooking, he sat beside Ruan Tang and touched a finger to her forehead. Ruan Tang's body, curled up from exhaustion, gradually relaxed, and the corners of her mouth curved into a slight smile. It seemed she was having a pleasant dream.

"Grandma, Tangtang misses you too," Ruan Tang murmured in her sleep.

That night, Xu Lai continued to weave the wedding dress. Meanwhile, Ruan Lan was eagerly waiting for her brother-in-law to knock on her door, but he never did. This left her feeling incredibly resentful.

That horrible brother-in-law! He whet my appetite in the middle of the night yesterday, but today he doesn't even call for me. What about that late-night snack we were supposed to have?

Fuming, the young sister-in-law fell into a deep sleep.

When she woke up the next day, she was famished. She staggered downstairs, yawning, without even brushing her teeth, wanting only a hearty breakfast.

But she found that Ruan Tang, Xu Lai, and Xu Yiyi—the whole family of three—were all gone!

She then saw a note on the table, written in elegant handwriting:

"We've left. Just make some instant noodles for yourself. We didn't make your breakfast because we were worried it would get cold."

"My sister is so heartless!"

Ruan Lan was stunned. What did it matter if the food got cold? It wasn't like she didn't know how to use the kitchen.

The thought of having to eat from the school cafeteria and order takeout for the next three days made Ruan Lan instantly despair. She quickly composed and sent a text message.

***

BUZZ. BUZZ. BUZZ.

On the plane, which was about to take off, the phone in his pants pocket vibrated. Xu Lai took it out to look, only to notice Ruan Tang glancing over.

He smiled. "Want to see?"

"No." Ruan Tang turned her head away, feigning indifference.

"Go on, take a look."

Xu Lai handed the phone over. Ruan Tang took it, saying coyly, "Well, you're the one who told me to look."

However, her expression instantly brightened upon seeing the message. She read it aloud: "I can't live without you."

"Hmm??"

Xu Lai looked at Ruan Tang in surprise. What had gotten into his wife today that she would say something so sweet?

He was moved and just about to take her hand when he heard Ruan Tang add the last word: "…brother-in-law."

His peripheral vision caught the message on the screen from Ruan Lan: "I can't live without you, brother-in-law."

"She must mean she can't live without my cooking." Black lines of exasperation appeared on Xu Lai's forehead. Ruan Lan is really trying to get me into trouble. He explained, "You know she's a foodie."

Ruan Tang just huffed and said nothing more.

"Auntie Yaoyao said that Mommy is a foodie too," Xu Yiyi said, looking up with her small face.

Xu Lai patted his daughter's head, who was sitting in the window seat, and agreed, "Your auntie is right."

Ruan Tang was speechless. I only ever eat two or three bowls of rice at home, and less than one when we're out. How does that make me a foodie?!

"Honey, let it go. The plane is about to take off. We can deal with Xu Yaoyao later," Xu Lai said.

He feigned trying to stop her, reaching for her hand. Ruan Tang's expression darkened. I didn't say I was getting off the plane. He's clearly just taking the opportunity to get close! She shot him a fierce glare.

The flight was nearly three hours long.

The three of them finally arrived in Sakura Country. After leaving Kyoto Airport, Ruan Tang hailed a taxi in fluent Japanese to take them to their hotel.

On the way, she even chatted with the driver about specialty shops that only locals would know about.

Xu Yiyi's eyes sparkled. "Mommy, you're so amazing! You even know Japanese."

"English, Japanese, German, French, and Russian—mastering five languages is simple once you know the tricks. I learned them all in just five years. As for the other, more obscure languages… I've forgotten most of them," Ruan Tang said earnestly. "Do you want to learn, Yiyi? I can teach you."

Xu Yiyi shook her head vigorously. "I don't want to."

"No, you do!"

"…"

Xu Lai looked at Ruan Tang with a strange expression, as if seeing her for the first time.

Ruan Tang pouted. "If you hadn't stopped me, Yiyi would have mastered at least two foreign languages by now."

Even though she hadn't majored in foreign languages in college, her talent for them was incredibly gifted. Otherwise, Ruan Tang wouldn't have become the dream goddess for countless outstanding young men in East Sea City; her beauty was merely a bonus.

"It's not needed in the Immortal Domain. Everyone communicates using Divine Sense there," Xu Lai said.

In truth, if he wanted to, he could learn the language of any race in minutes. Ruan Tang's talent was monstrous, but as the number one person in the Universe, how could his own be any less?

Along the way, the two began to argue over whether or not to enroll their daughter in tutoring classes.

Xu Lai thought they should listen to their daughter.

Ruan Tang thought they should listen to the parents.

They argued all the way to the hotel but never reached a conclusion.

Ruan Tang set down her suitcase, took a quick shower, then grabbed her briefcase and headed for the door. "Xu Lai, I'm going to negotiate the contract now. Wait for me for dinner!"

While on the plane, Ruan Tang had already explained the collaboration between the Three Cherry Company and Above the White Clouds.

So, after Xu Lai cautioned her to "be careful," Ruan Tang quickly left.

Even though they were in a foreign country, Xu Lai was relaxed and not worried about Ruan Tang's safety. First, she knew the local language. Second… he had left a strand of his Divine Sense on her, so no danger could escape his notice.

"Come on, Yiyi, let's go check out the room!"

Xu Lai hoisted Yiyi onto his shoulders and surveyed the hotel suite, nodding in satisfaction.

Even Xu Yiyi was filled with amazement.

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