Chapter 566 Extra Chapter—Xiao Chi became A Yan.
When Lu Nange, Gu Wan, Wen Qing, and Luo Xingyou finished getting ready and came out of the house, the courtyard was already bustling and leisurely.
Lu Jin, along with Lu Xici, Chi Yanzhou, He Zhuo, Shi Xu, Gu Qi, and others, lined up in a row by the pond, fishing with great flair.
For this "fishing trip," Lu Jin put in a lot of effort, from selecting new fishing rods to releasing a lot of delicious edible fish fry into the pond, keeping him busy for several days.
Sang Niannian led Xiao Wenying to work in the flowerbed at the other end of the yard.
She bought a lot of new flowers and plants and is patiently teaching the little one to identify them.
The little girl's innocent questions and Sang Niannian's gentle explanations drifted over from time to time, mingled with the faint fragrance of flowers and plants.
Lu Beiye didn't join in the fishing fun.
He sat in a rattan chair at the tea table, a book open in front of him, with Gangzi standing beside him, looking quite smug.
The two, one human and one bird, had their heads close together, and Lu Beiye's little mouth was moving as if they were "chatting".
He looked so serious; it's unclear what kind of academic discussion he was having with Gangzi.
Upon seeing Lu Nange and the others come out, Lu Beiye's eyes lit up, and he immediately stood up: "Sister! Sister Wanwan! Sister Xingyou! Sister Wenqing!"
His shout drew the attention of everyone else in the courtyard.
Sang Niannian straightened up, smiled and waved to them: "You're all up? There's breakfast warming up in the kitchen for you. Go have a bite to tide you over, lunch will be served soon."
In the fishing area, the water surface shimmered with tiny sparkles in the sunlight.
Gu Qi held the fishing rod in his hand, his eyes seemingly focused on the float on the water's surface, but his body quietly leaned towards Chi Yanzhou and began to chirp softly.
"Hey, are you just going to keep this 'brother and sister' relationship going on like this? When are you going to finally tell Nan Nan the truth?"
Chi Yanzhou withdrew his gaze from Lu Nange, who was not far away, and returned it to his own float: "No rush. Let's wait a little longer."
"Still waiting?" Gu Qi's tone was full of disappointment and frustration.
"What are you waiting for? Wait until Nan Nan goes to Peking University to study... and then military training, coursework, and club activities fill her schedule, and you don't see her for ten days or half a month?"
"Yan-ge, there's no shortage of young, smart, and proactive guys in college. What if..."
“No.” Chi Yanzhou interrupted him, “She’s still young and hasn’t figured things out yet. I… won’t give anyone else a chance.”
Gu Qi was taken aback by his confident tone, rolled her eyes in annoyance, and even the fishing rod swayed.
"Sometimes, enlightenment happens in a flash, just like..."
He drawled out his words, glancing meaningfully at Chi Yanzhou's profile: "Just like some people back then, they were all caught off guard and by the time they realized what was happening, they were already completely lost."
He nudged the spot with his elbow, his expression a mix of amusement and amusement.
"Besides, brother, I'm just trying to give you a friendly heads-up. Look at your godfather, look at Brother Ci, and look at this whole family..."
You want to 'kidnap' Nan Nan? That's difficult...tsk tsk, brother, your road ahead is long and fraught with difficulties.
Chi Yanzhou turned his head and glanced at him: "I can marry into your family."
Gu Qi: "Marry into the family?...How is that possible? Would your family agree to that?"
“Grandpa has agreed.” Chi Yanzhou turned back to the water.
"I just need to do what I'm supposed to do, stay by her side, and when she finally understands, she'll naturally see me."
Life has just settled down, and there are many things she wants to do, but she doesn't have any plans for them right now. If I bring it up now, it will only put her in a difficult position and backfire.
Gu Qi paused for two seconds, pondered for a moment, and nodded.
“That makes sense. With Nan Nan’s personality, if you confess to her and she doesn’t reciprocate, she’ll probably give you a ‘friend zone’ card on the spot, and she’ll have to subconsciously avoid you afterward… It’s not worth it.”
He sighed, patted Chi Yanzhou on the shoulder, and this time his tone was much more sincere.
"Alright, bro, good luck! I believe in you, really. What I just said was all nonsense."
"We've been through so much together, and Nan Nan still hasn't taken a liking to you, so the chances of her liking someone else... are indeed quite slim."
He scratched his head, glanced at Lu Xici who was calmly fishing, and suddenly had a flash of inspiration.
"Looking at Ci-ge like this, and then at Nan-nan... I'm not trying to discourage you, Yan-ge, but I think it'll be ages before Nan-nan really gets the hang of relationships."
Before he finished speaking, the tip of the fishing rod in Chi Yanzhou's hand trembled slightly, and the float on the water first dipped subtly downwards, then plunged down sharply!
He instantly unleashed a burst of power from his wrist and swung the rod upwards!
"Splash—!"
The rod tip was pulled back until it bent like a full moon, and a silvery figure broke out of the water. The big fish thrashed its tail wildly in mid-air, its scales reflecting a dazzling light with tremendous force.
Chi Yanzhou gripped the rod, leaned back slightly, and flexed the muscles in his arms.
His voice traveled on the wind and reached Gu Qi's ears.
"I can wait."
"Wow! Brother Yan, this fish is huge!" He Zhuo exclaimed, craning his neck.
Lu Jin chuckled and called out, "Look at the strength of this fish that A Yan caught, it must weigh five or six pounds! Xiao Qin, take it to the kitchen, kill it and cook it right away, it'll be the freshest!"
[Xiaochi has become Ayan.]
Chi Yanzhou loosened the pull and slowly reeled in the line, guiding the still-throwing fish toward the shore.
His serene profile was reflected in the water, and no one saw that the corner of his mouth turned up very slightly.
......
After finishing all their business, Lu Jin and Sang Niannian, the husband-and-wife team, turned their backs and embarked on their world tour in just a couple of days.
They started posting photos of various landscapes and delicacies on their WeChat Moments at set times, giving off a carefree vibe as if "the kids are all grown up and don't need any supervision."
As soon as her parents left, Lu Nange, taking advantage of Luo Xingyou's presence in Beijing, took Lu Beiye, Gu Wan, Wen Qing, Wen Ying... and had a blast.
Logically speaking, these young leaders like Chi Yanzhou and Lu Xici all carry the future of the entire group on their shoulders.
The company is overflowing with documents and meetings are packed into the schedule, making it seem like you could split yourself into eight pieces to use.
Chi Yanzhou, in particular, is a frequent feature in the financial section; his calm and composed face can be seen on the cover of business magazines every few days.
He's either just signed a multi-billion dollar project or delivering a forward-looking speech at an international forum—he's practically a walking role model of a "young talent" leader.
But this exemplary figure managed to arrange Lu Nange and her companions' travel itinerary perfectly, with meticulous care.
From bubbling copper pots brimming with the aroma of meat to afternoon tea overlooking the city of Beijing.
From amusement parks to national museums, from bustling tourist hotspots to hidden gems tucked away in corners known only to discerning gourmets...
Following the "guide" provided by Chi Yanzhou, the group visited each spot one by one, having a great time.
Chi Yanzhou himself is like a fixed-point NPC, appearing within three meters of Lu Nange almost every day without fail.
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