She's not even married yet, and she's already calling someone "Mom." Doesn't that make her seem too casual and lacking in self-respect?

But Chen Fen's kindness and affection for her were so obvious that it seemed like there was nothing wrong with it.

"……mom."

"Hey!"

Hearing the address she had waited so long for, Chen Fen responded happily, but at the same time, she couldn't help but tear up.

Luo Chengfang, who was standing nearby, carefully handed her a tissue, looking pleased.

Luo Luo also smiled.

He murmured softly, "Sister-in-law."

The atmosphere was joyful and harmonious, and the relationship between the two families became even closer.

After a few pleasant words, we discussed how to proceed with the wedding arrangements.

Zhao Meng'er said, "Mom, and Dad, there's something I'd like to ask you for help with."

"oh?"

Chen Fen and Luo Chengfang looked over, not understanding what was going on.

But this title is actually quite flattering.

"The problem is that Luo Chen is currently unaware that the West District project has been awarded to the Fang family, and still believes that his own company has signed the contract, so I would like to ask you to keep this a secret for now."

"Are you afraid that Chen'er will tell Fang Xue?" Chen Fen guessed what her son was thinking and shook her head helplessly.

What a wonderful daughter-in-law! How come my stupid son can't see that he likes Fang Xue?

"Yes, you all know how much Luo Chen likes Fang Xue. He even gave so many resources to the Fang family before. If Luo Chen finds out the truth, he will definitely take back the West District project. He might even secretly help the Fang family overcome their difficulties."

Zhao Meng'er was well aware that her little man was willing to ruin the Luo family's assets just to fit into the storyline; he wasn't afraid to do it.

This will undoubtedly harm the Luo family.

Fang Xue has the Dragon King, and Ye Lin is there too. As the main character, it's not unreasonable for him to help the female lead through her difficulties, right?

By dragging Ye Lin down with her, she can quickly make arrangements to strengthen the Luo and Zhao families, giving her more leverage to confront Ye Lin in the future.

No more worry or fear.

“I completely agree with what you said.”

Chen Fen knows her son very well. He has damaged so many of Luo's resources for Fang Xue's sake. In the past, she could turn a blind eye to it, but not now.

Since her daughter-in-law calls her "Mom," she'll naturally choose to help her daughter-in-law.

“Okay, we’ll keep it a secret, and we’ll restrict his use of the company’s working capital.”

"Thank you, Mom and Dad. But it won't take that long. We just need to wait for the new mayor to take office, and Luo Chen will find out then."

Upon hearing this, Chen Fen and Luo Chengfang exchanged a glance, clearly puzzled. Could it be that the new mayor's appointment would bring about some changes?

The two didn't press the matter with curiosity. They trusted Zhao Meng'er completely, and it was normal for her to keep a few secrets.

...

When Luo Chen arrived at the Legg Hotel, he arranged for his family driver to bring him a car so that he wouldn't be without a ride when he returned.

As Luo Chen entered the hotel, before he even reached the elevator, a little girl was sitting on a sofa in the lobby lounge area, crying.

The little girl was all alone, with no adults around. Only a waitress kindly gave her a glass of juice.

Luo Chen was not far from the little girl, who was crying and wiping away her tears with her little hands, her head down, murmuring softly.

"I'm so stupid, Xixi is a stupid girl, Xixi is a silly goose, boohoo..."

Xi Xi?

Seeing the little girl's appearance, Luo Chen couldn't help but recall that his younger sister, Luo Luo, had gone through the same thing when they were young.

At that time, Luo Luo was still young and didn't know much. She was bullied by older students who said that Luo Luo was stupid and didn't understand what they were learning.

They can only simply say that one plus one equals something.

At that time, Luo Luo was still young and didn't understand anything, so tears of grievance fell down her face.

He also said things like he was stupid, just like Xixi.

Moved by the scene.

Luo Chen walked over, came to the little girl's side, and squatted down.

"Little sister, what are you doing here all alone?"

Xi Xi wiped away her tears and slowly raised her little head. She always remembered what her sister had said: if a stranger talks to you, you should never answer him, because he might not be a good person.

Therefore, we must learn to guard against floods.

If you get taken to see goldfish, no one can save you.

Xi Xi was very scared and didn't want to look at the goldfish, so she kept her sister's words in mind.

Even the young lady who had just brought her juice, Xixi remained wary and didn't drink it.

But the sudden appearance of this handsome young man made Xixi break down completely.

Although she is only five years old, she already understands one thing: a handsome and charming boy can't be a bad person.

Xi Xi looked at Luo Chen pitifully, her little hands stopped clenching tightly.

"My sister doesn't want me anymore. She says I'm too stupid and can't learn anything well."

Luo Chen smiled, and Xi Xi immediately felt that he was an angel; his smile was full of warmth.

"Hello, my name is Luo Chen."

"My name is Xixi, as in pitiful Xixi, as in miserable Xixi."

Xixi looked so cute when she introduced herself.

Luo Chen couldn't help but rub Xi Xi's little head. Xi Xi forgot her sister's instructions and acted like a docile kitten.

"Xixi, what do you think my name is?" Luo Chen looked at Xixi gently.

Xi Xi blinked: "Luo Chen?"

"Great!"

Luo Chen praised, "Isn't Xixi very smart? You've already remembered my name, so Xixi isn't stupid."

"Really...really...?"

A light shone in Xi Xi's eyes, and she became radiant.

"Yes, Xixi is not stupid at all."

"But why does my sister keep saying that Xixi is stupid?" Xixi immediately felt wronged again.

"That's because Xixi's older sister is afraid that you're too proud and that you're too smart, which is why she said that to you."

Luo Chen said, "Xi Xi is not stupid at all. If you don't believe me, let your brother test you."

"Okay~" Xi Xi nodded her cute little head.

"Putting a copper ion solution into milk will cause protein denaturation and the formation of a precipitate. What is this phenomenon called?" Luo Chen asked a question.

"Um……"

Xi Xi tilted her little head cutely, put her little hand on her chin, frowned her little eyebrows, and looked thoughtful.

"Could it be... copper salt polyemulsion?"

"Hyouka! You got it right."

Luo Chen praised Xi Xi: "Xi Xi is so smart, none of the kids in your grade can answer that."

"Hehehe, I've heard my sister mention it before, so Xixi remembered it, Xixi remembered it, so Xixi isn't stupid!"

Xi Xi happily gave herself a thumbs-up.

At the same time, she stopped being sad and became more lively.

The receptionist who had just brought Xixi juice was moved to tears.

She was heartbroken, but when she kindly brought her juice, she was met with suspicion. However, when a handsome young man came along, her previous wariness vanished, and she boldly sat in his lap, affectionately nuzzling his chest.

The young woman couldn't help but sigh.

What a precocious child! He thinks being good-looking is all that matters!

Luo Chen and Xi Xi played for a while when Xi Xi's smartwatch on her wrist received a call.

It was Xixi's older sister calling.

They asked where Xixi was.

Xi Xi answered her sister.

The older sister told Xixi not to run around and to wait for her there.

Xi Xi agreed, and after hanging up, she looked up at Luo Chen with some reluctance.

"Xixi is reluctant to leave her brother, but Xixi has to go back with her sister."