Chapter 545 Nightmare
"Ah." A very light and weak murmur came out of Nian Nian's little mouth.
Ji Wan's heart trembled suddenly and he looked down at his daughter.
Nian Nian's small, soft fingers trembled as they stretched out and gently grasped a strand of Ji Wan's hair that fell on her cheek. Her little mouth tried hard to grin upwards, revealing a very light and faint smile, but one that was enough to melt everything.
At that moment, all of Ji Wan's strength and anger turned into hot tears and burst out.
"Niannian, my Niannian." She burst into tears and hugged her daughter's small body tightly.
This child, who is just over one year old, responds to her mother's expectations and love in her own unique way.
Chi Wenyan's heart was hit hard by this childish response, and his eyes felt a little hot.
He reached out his hand and gently placed it on Nian Nian's little head. His voice was low and gentle: "Nian Nian is the best. Get well soon. Daddy will take you to the amusement park and buy you the biggest cotton candy."
"Yeah." Ji Wan burst into laughter and nodded vigorously.
Nian Nian's little hands were still holding Ji Wan's hair, and she rubbed her little head against Ji Wan's neck, letting out a contented sigh.
The sound of the wind outside the window seemed to be much gentler, and the atmosphere in the room became extremely warm because of this small interaction.
Ji Wan took a deep breath, wiped away his tears, and his eyes became firm again.
Yes, no matter what kind of trouble Zhao Xiyue stirs up, no matter how many difficulties and obstacles there are on the road ahead, as long as Nian Nian can get better, as long as their family is together, there is nothing to be afraid of.
For Nian Nian, she can transform into Shura and be invincible.
A few days later, Nian Nian's health gradually improved. Although she was still a little timid, her eyes and eyebrows had regained some of their former lively spirit. Ji Wan's heart finally relaxed a little.
That day, Chi Wenyan finished a long meeting and returned to the villa. Ji Wan was playing with building blocks with Nian Nian on the carpet in the living room.
He walked over and sat down next to Ji Wan, his voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible fatigue: "There's a charity dinner in a few days, you have to accompany me."
Ji Wan paused while building blocks, and looked sideways at him, her eyes calm and collected. “But I have to accompany Nian Nian, otherwise, I’ll be very worried.”
"I know." Chi Wenyan's eyes fell on her delicate profile. "But Nian Nian will be fine. You can let others see it. After all, you are still Mrs. Chi. This dinner is very important. I don't want any unnecessary speculation and rumors."
Ji Wan was silent for a few seconds, then a faint smile appeared on the corner of his lips, with a hint of helplessness and a barely perceptible challenge: "Okay, I'll go with you. But don't interfere with what I wear or what I do."
Chi Wenyan's deep eyes locked on her: "It's up to you."
As long as she goes.
At the banquet, Ji Wan wore an ice-blue, starry-sky mermaid gown that cascaded down like moonlight, outlining her exquisitely curvaceous figure. The hem of her dress was embellished with tiny diamonds, and as she moved, it was as if she were wearing the entire galaxy.
She didn't wear too much makeup, and just a touch of red lips was enough to light up her entire aura. She was cold yet extremely charming. As soon as she appeared, she grabbed the attention of the whole audience.
Chi Wenyan was wearing a black custom-made suit, with an upright posture and unparalleled handsomeness.
He naturally reached out his hand, put his arm around Ji Wan's slender waist, and whispered in her ear, "Very beautiful."
Ji Wan did not respond, but let him hold her in his arms, with a proper smile on her lips, and walked into the banquet hall with him.
In an instant, countless eyes converged on them, with a mixture of surprise, jealousy, envy, and inquiry.
"Isn't that Mr. Chi and Mrs. Chi? I thought they..."
"Shh, keep your voice down. Looking at Mrs. Chi's aura, how can it be said that her relationship is broken?"
"This dress is so beautiful. It's like a fairy descending to earth."
"The way Mr. Chi looks at Mrs. Chi is so doting that it's almost overflowing."
Ji Wan turned a deaf ear to these discussions and interacted with Chi Wenyan among the guests with great grace.
The highlight of the dinner was the charity auction.
The first item to be auctioned is a dazzling sapphire necklace called "Tears of the Deep Sea" with a starting price of five million.
As soon as the host finished speaking, Chi Wenyan raised the sign: "Ten million."
The whole audience gasped. This price increase was too steep.
Some people were unwilling to be outdone and wanted to compete, but no matter how much they bid, Chi Wenyan could always lower it with a staggering figure in the next second.
"Fifty million." Chi Wenyan's voice was calm, yet it carried an air of dominance that brooked no room for questioning.
No one dared to challenge him anymore.
The host excitedly dropped the hammer: "Fifty million. Congratulations to Mr. Chi for winning 'Tears of the Deep Sea'."
Under the spotlight, Chi Wenyan took the necklace and walked over to Ji Wan. In front of everyone, he placed the priceless necklace around her snow-white neck. Ji Wan's heart trembled slightly when the cold gem touched her skin.
"It suits you very well." Chi Wenyan's fingertips accidentally brushed across her collarbone, his tone gentle.
Ji Wan raised her eyes, met his deep gaze, and smiled faintly: "Thank you, Mr. Chi, for your expense."
In the following auction, Chi Wenyan went all out. Famous paintings, antiques, and limited edition jewelry—if Ji Wan's gaze lingered for even a second, he would buy them without hesitation.
"That painting, 'Starry Night Roses,' Mr. Chi, is 200 million."
"That pair of jade earrings, Mr. Chi, costs 80 million."
"Mr. Chi, the ten-year use rights for that private island will cost five hundred million."
Everyone had gone from initial shock to numbness, leaving only mouths full of dog food and citric acid. This wasn't a charity auction; it was clearly CEO Chi doting on his wife.
Ji Wan always maintained an elegant smile, but the smile did not reach her eyes.
She watched Chi Wenyan spend a fortune on her, but her heart was filled with mixed feelings. Was he making amends? Or was he announcing something to the outside world?
After the auction ended, Ji Wan had become the center of attention in the entire venue. Everything he wore and held in his hands were priceless treasures.
Those ladies of high rank who once looked down on or sympathized with her now looked at her with only deep envy.
Chi Wenyan hugged Ji Wan and whispered his hot breath in her ear: "Do you like it?"
Ji Wan tilted her head slightly, avoiding his approach, and opened her red lips slightly, her voice as cold as jade: "I received Mr. Chi's kindness. However, these things can't change anything."
Chi Wenyan's eyes darkened, but his arms tightened even more, his tone was a little paranoid and tough: "It can change. Ji Wan, you are mine, no one can take you away."
Ji Wan didn't say anything else, but just let him hug her. Amidst countless envious gazes, he slowly left the scene.
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