Chapter 22 Protest Invalid, I Do Not Accept It

Afternoon tea in the wives' circle is nothing more than chatting about family matters and their children's recent grades.

We occasionally talk about company matters, but not much.

After all, each company still has projects to work on.

Although these wives are not in the company, they know it very well, since they also have their own shares and people in the company.

In a wealthy family, how can a woman rely on her husband for everything?

"However, Ziyan's grades have always been very good. I heard that he is always in the top three in the grade in every exam."

Seeing that Chao Xian seemed unable to get into the conversation, a lady standing nearby quickly came to the rescue and steered the topic to Mu Ziyan.

Upon hearing this, Chao Xian nodded: "Ziyan's grades have never required much of our attention. The new school he recently enrolled in is also quite good. I'm also planning to encourage Ziyan to develop some other hobbies, as staying at home all the time isn't a good solution."

As soon as Chao Xian started talking, the ladies around him quickly recommended extracurricular tutors to him, and even said that if Zi Yan wanted to go out to play, they could let their children take her along.

We're all the same age.

Upon hearing the last sentence, Chao Xian couldn't help but think of Mu Ziyan's previous comment that none of his peers were as smart as him.

He chuckled inwardly, but on the surface he didn't say a word and listened quietly.

"Does Ziyan have any particular interests right now? Or what is he learning? This way we can find out what he likes."

A woman asked softly.

Chao Xian frowned slightly upon hearing this, then hesitated before speaking: "Ziyan has only learned mixed martial arts so far, and I had to make him learn it. As for what he's interested in... especially my cooking?"

As Chao Xian spoke, he himself became somewhat uncertain about the outcome.

"I'll ask Ziyan later. Ziyan orders milk tea and cake for me every day. I've gained weight when I weighed myself yesterday."

The ladies were stunned when they heard Chao Xian's words.

They assumed that Chao Xian and Mu Ziyan had a bad relationship, which was why they were trying to cook for Mu Ziyan and find her an interest tutor.

Unexpectedly, it turned out that he was complaining because Mu Ziyan made him milk tea and cake at home!

These women may say how filial their children are, but in reality, only they know the pain behind it all, all in order to make their children a qualified heir.

They would go to most of the classes, no matter what kind.

But Chao Xian did nothing, and Mu Ziyan even bought things for Mu Ziyan every day?

Is this showing off?

Even Mrs. Luo couldn't help but take a deep breath after hearing this.

However, it was Chao Xian who said it, and they had no way of knowing how much of it was true or false.

But in front of Chao Xian, they could only pretend that all of this was true.

"Ziyan has been raised so well."

"Yeah yeah."

Everyone immediately began to praise him.

Chao Xian's phone vibrated. He took it out and saw that it was a message from Mu Ziyan.

Chao Xian glanced at the time and realized that Mu Ziyan was about to finish class. He was asking him what flavor of milk tea and cake he wanted to drink today so he could bring them back.

Just as Chao Xian was about to type, she remembered that she still wanted to return to the entertainment industry, so she immediately typed angrily to complain that she had gained weight again!

I mentioned that I wasn't home; I was at a party.

Mu Ziyan asked for the location, and then did not reply.

Chao Xian planned to stay a little longer before leaving, after all, there was still a baby at home waiting to be fed.

Unexpectedly, Chao Xian hadn't left yet.

Mu Ziyan did come.

Mu Ziyan handed the milk tea to Chao Xian and then sat down next to him.

The waiter who brought Mu Ziyan up glanced at Mrs. Luo, then stood aside without saying a word.

Everyone noticed that Mu Ziyan had indeed brought a cup of milk tea.

I just realized that Chao Xian wasn't lying!

That's showing off!

That's absolutely showing off!

Although everyone's faces were full of smiles.

But thinking of his own unfilial son, he almost wanted to give him a good beating.

"Didn't I tell you not to bring me anything today? I've gained weight." Chao Xian didn't even take it, glancing at Mu Ziyan as if he was doing it on purpose.

Mu Ziyan inserted the straw: "Sweet-free tea."

Chao Xian thought about it for a moment.

Since I've already bought it, I can drink it and then work out at the gym tonight. It shouldn't be a problem.

"Ziyan, you haven't greeted anyone yet," Chao Xian said softly as she took the milk tea.

Mu Ziyan nodded slightly to everyone and said, "Hello, aunties."

Everyone looked at Mu Ziyan, who was greeting them in a very serious manner. Although he was not very old, he looked very well-behaved and even had a very good personality.

He makes people think he's a good kid just by looking at him.

People in the circle have been talking about Mu Ziyan for a long time, and they've all heard about her, but they haven't actually seen her in person. They've only heard about her from their own children. They've heard that Mu Ziyan is aloof and doesn't like to play with others.

But now when they saw Mu Ziyan, she was just sitting there quietly, at most considered gentle, not as exaggerated as others had described.

Rumors are truly unreliable.

"I'm very happy to have afternoon tea with everyone this afternoon, but the children have already finished school, so Ziyan and I will head home first." Chao Xian greeted everyone and exchanged greetings.

The moment Chao Xian stood up, everyone else stood up as well, and Mrs. Luo escorted Chao Xian to the elevator.

When Mrs. Luo returned, she heard several ladies sighing:

“Although Mu Ziyan is not his biological son, Chao Xian is indeed shrewd and has a way of manipulating Mu Yunzhou and Mu Ziyan. Did you see that just now? Chao Xian said that he had gained weight, but the milk tea that Mu Ziyan brought was sugar-free.”

"It's so enviable. She has no background whatsoever, yet she married Mu Yunzhou. I heard he used to be a minor celebrity."

"A person who can make Mu Yunzhou bow down must be someone important."

Mrs. Luo happened to come over and overheard this. The smile in her eyes turned cold, and she spoke with a warning:

"President Mu has always been protective of his own. Everyone knows what happened to the Jian family. Don't say things you shouldn't."

Everyone nodded quickly.

The main characters for today have all left, and there's not much more to say, so the ladies are getting ready to go.

Mu Ziyan watched as Chao Xian was searching for the nearest supermarket on his phone inside the elevator.

What should we eat tonight?

Chao Xian didn't care at all: "I want to eat barbecue."

"Boiled shrimp," Mu Ziyan requested softly.

Chao Xian didn't hear clearly the first time, but he knew that Mu Ziyan must have said something.

"Speak your mind freely."

Just then, the elevator arrived at the first floor. With a 'ding', Chao Xian stepped out of the elevator.

Mu Ziyan quickly followed beside him.

I want to eat boiled shrimp.

Mu Ziyan speaks frankly.

Chao Xian waved the milk tea in his hand: "For the sake of your milk tea, I grant your request."

Mu Ziyan's previously expressionless face instantly broke into a smile.

"Can we have hot pot tomorrow? I want tomato broth."

"OK."

Chao Xian readily agreed.

He patted Mu Ziyan's head.

"The president is not tall."

Upon hearing this, Chao Xian retorted, "It wasn't that tall to begin with."

"I protest!" Mu Ziyan protested.

Chao Xian shrugged, a smile in his eyes: "Protest invalid, I do not accept."