With sufficient funds replenished, Yanhuang resumed normal operations.
Yan Bo continued to call home every two or three days to greet his parents, but ever since he took Tong Xiaohuai back home, Yan Zhong has never answered his calls.
In response, Yanbo could only adopt a wait-and-see attitude, only trying to learn about his father's situation indirectly from his mother, older brother, and second older sister.
Yan Yuan went to L City for a financing meeting, and Yan Bo and Tong Xiaohuai had dinner with him.
He remained polite to Tong Xiaohuai, without showing any disgust or dislike.
Tong Xiaohuai had heard Yan Bo mention that Yan Yuan had been talking to his female assistant for quite some time, so she specially prepared a gift and asked Yan Yuan to pass it on to his assistant.
"Xiao Huai, you're too kind!"
As the saying goes, excessive politeness is never a fault. Even someone like Yan Yuan couldn't help but become much more amiable when faced with Tong Xiaohuai's delicate and pretty face, which was full of kindness.
"Brother Yan, Yanbo and I will come visit you next time, okay?"
Before dating Yanbo, Tong Xiaohuai did not have a strong desire for friendship and family affection, apart from her parents and family.
But Yan Yuan is Yan Bo's older brother, and it seems to be an instinct that she has a longing to be accepted and to live peacefully with anyone associated with Yan Bo.
Yan Bo chimed in, "Brother, I also want to meet my future sister-in-law."
Yan Yuan had been secretly dating his assistant for quite some time for the purpose of protection, but he had never formally introduced her to any of his relatives.
This shows the difference between him and Yan Bo in their ways of handling things.
"Sure, you can come over and visit if you have time next week."
Yanbo received a call from a client and went outside to the courtyard to answer it.
In the private room, only Tong Xiaohuai was left to greet Yan Yuan.
She poured tea for Yan Yuan from the teapot. Yan Yuan thanked her and, after she sat down, he spoke to her very solemnly.
"Xiao Huai, I'm sorry! Before my mom's birthday, I was the one who told them about you and Xiao Bo. Of course, you're a good girl, but our family is different from other families. If something goes wrong, the entire Yan family could be ruined. So, no matter how good you are, I won't take the initiative to help you."
Yan Yuan's attitude had already been made clear during their last meeting, so Tong Xiaohuai was mentally prepared for it.
“Brother Yan, both your family and my family are very special, so I can understand whatever attitude you have towards me.”
“Xiao Bo is my younger brother. I hope he can be happy. If only you can give him that happiness, I won’t object, but I won’t offer to help you with anything.”
Yan Yuan's stance is the same as Yan Su's. The siblings have never discussed their brother's romantic relationships, but their neutral attitudes and words are exactly the same.
Tong Xiaohuai nodded, "Yes, I know. No matter what, I want to thank you for not speaking coldly to me!"
Yan Yuan didn't say anything, but after a while, he remembered something and said, "Xiao Huai, in most people's eyes, Xiao Bo is an extremely outstanding man. Besides happiness, I also hope that he can find an equally outstanding partner."
The implication is that he seems to be somewhat disdainful of Tong Xiaohuai's lack of knowledge.
Tong Xiaohuai has always had a strong sense of self-esteem, but after hearing Yan Yuan's words, she did not feel discouraged at all. She just silently cheered herself up and resolved to work and study hard in the days to come. Even if she could not become as great as Yan Bo, she could at least narrow the gap between the two of them.
Tong Xiaohuai, whose mind is like a tightly wound toy, has been increasingly busy lately. The reconciliation of the bank's accounts is 80-90% complete and is now in its final stages.
With exams approaching at school, Tong Xiaohuai would occasionally go to the library at L University to sit, look for materials, and review her studies, in addition to attending classes when she had them.
That afternoon, after finishing her class, she saw that she still had time, so she asked the driver to come later. She then carried her backpack and found a few practical books in the library, and sat down by the window.
The warm winter sun shines through the windowpane, like a warm blanket, making people feel cozy and cozy.
The phone, which was on vibrate, started buzzing. I picked it up; it was Yanbo.
"Xiao Huai, are you done with get out of class? I happen to be near L University. Wait for me a bit, I'll come pick you up."
Tong Xiaohuai looked at the book in her hand, feeling a little reluctant, because the book could not be borrowed and could only be read in the library.
While hesitating, he heard Yan Bo ask again, "What? get out of class isn't over yet? It's okay, just tell me the location, and I'll come and wait for you."
Tong Xiaohuai glanced at the classmates around her who were gathered in twos and threes studying and reviewing their books, and a hint of anticipation arose within her.
"I'm in Hall A on the fourth floor of Mingde Library. Do you want to come over?"
She and Yanbo were about the same age as the couples around them, whispering sweet nothings to each other while studying.
As for her and Yanbo, not only did they not experience the youthful feelings that should belong to their age group, they even talked a lot about work during their meals on dates.
She longed to experience the leisurely afternoon time that college students enjoy with Yanbo, but as soon as she said it, she immediately regretted it.
"However, if you're busy, that's fine. I'll have the driver pick me up later. You can go back and take care of your business."
She knew better than anyone how busy Yan Bo had been lately; they hadn't been able to find time to meet for three or four days.
We had originally planned to visit Yan Yuan in the neighboring city together tomorrow, which is Saturday, but it has been changed to the following week because Yan Bo is too busy.
"It's alright, I'm free from now on. I'll come over to see you. What would you like for afternoon tea, or something to drink?"
Yan Bo's gentle voice was like a soft feather, gently caressing Tong Xiaohuai's heart. The little pits and hollows in her heart were immediately smoothed out by his caress.
Tong Xiaohuai glanced around again and noticed that some people around her occasionally carried drinks or snacks, indicating that there were no restrictions on food consumption here.
"I want a mousse cake and a cup of milk tea."
After hanging up the phone, Tong Xiaohuai quickly became engrossed in her book again.
It wasn't until a shadow enveloped her, blocking the warm air and sending chills down her spine, that Tong Xiaohuai finally snapped out of her book.
She looked up and met Yan Bo's smiling eyes.
"You're here?" Tong Xiaohuai grinned at him.
"Yeah, I bought some snacks and milk tea at the entrance of L University and came over." Yan Bo spoke in a very low and soft voice, probably because he didn't want to disturb the students next to him.
Tong Xiaohuai took the milk tea he handed her, and was pleasantly surprised. "Wow, you also know that this milk tea shop has the best milk tea?"
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