When everything settled down, autumn had arrived in City A. Xiao Yuan received a call from a friend last night and was waiting at the airport early this morning.
When the American plane arrived, Xiao Yuan spotted Stephen in the crowd.
"Xiao, it's been a long time." Stephen was clearly very happy to see Xiao Yuan and excitedly went up to hug him.
Xiao Yuan smiled and hugged back, and the two walked toward the exit with smiles on their faces.
"Thank you for this." Xiao Yuan said sincerely.
It was precisely because of the inside-outside cooperation between Stephen and Enzhe that Enzhe fell into the trap so quickly.
“We have a win-win situation. Didn’t my family also gain a lot of wealth?” Stephen replied, waving his hand.
Now their family has completely taken over the business in Saudi Arabia, but they have simply converted all the previous inhumane transactions into legal import and export trade.
Businessmen prioritize profit, but most know what kind of money they shouldn't earn.
The En family used to specialize in the human trafficking business, which was truly a heinous crime. Although most members of the Stephen family weren't exactly good people either, they still looked down on such things.
The two sat in the extended car, which was driving smoothly. Xiao Yuan held the cufflinks that Zhizhi had given him that day and stroked them repeatedly.
"Was it a gift from your fiancée?" Stephen asked with a gentle smile.
Xiao Yuan nodded generously and pushed the cufflinks forward so that he could see them more clearly.
"Zhizhi is a designer, very talented, isn't she beautiful?" She then proudly raised her head.
Stephen looked at his friend's expression and burst into laughter, then patted him hard on the shoulder.
"Xiao, do you remember what your personality used to be like? Arrogant and taciturn, like an ice cube that could freeze someone to death. Sure enough, love is a remedy!" Stephen continued after laughing enough.
“You wouldn’t understand. Anyway, how could a bachelor like you understand us?” Xiao Yuan said, then shook his head with a feigned sigh.
Stephen's smile vanished instantly, and he sighed as well.
This caught Xiao Yuan's attention. His friend had been advocating against marriage and childlessness for many years, and he always looked down on his girlfriend whenever Xiao Yuan teased him. When had he ever been so worried?
Suddenly, Xiao Yuan's gossipy nature was piqued; his sixth sense told him that Stephen was in trouble.
"You're not in love but can't have him, are you?" Xiao Yuan said, earning a glare from Stephen, but the emotion in Stephen's eyes allowed Xiao Yuan to read something.
"Really? Which girl is so brave? Tell me so I can admire her."
It's worth noting that the Stephen family is one of the most prominent in the United States. Stephen is also different from other rich kids; he has a wide range of interests, is self-disciplined, and is one of the most eligible bachelors in the country.
The number of women who want to marry him is almost as long as Africa.
Unexpectedly, there was a woman he loved but could not have...
Stephen felt a deep longing for the taciturn Xiao Yuan of the past.
But perhaps he had been keeping it bottled up inside for too long, and he really needed someone to talk to, so after two sighs, Stephen finally spoke.
“She’s Chinese, with a sweet face and a kind and gentle personality. She’s the kind of woman you’d fall for at first glance,” Stephen said, his eyes shining softly.
Stephen had visited China few times, and on the few occasions he did, he was received by Xiao Yuan. He tried to recall carefully, but he had no recollection of having any contact with women.
This shouldn't be happening.
Stephen continued to describe the beauty of women, and Xiao Yuan could make out a few words that he didn't understand from his broken Mandarin.
"Married? Pregnant? With both a son and a daughter?"
Xiao Yuan's expression grew increasingly gloomy as he spoke; he never imagined that the other party would have such a hidden attribute point.
"You don't have a mother complex, do you?" Xiao Yuan asked, his forehead covered in black lines.
Based on Stephen's description of women, Xiao Yuan envisioned a sophisticated woman in her forties or fifties.
His words directly interrupted Stephen's speech, earning him a glare in return.
"Of course not, she's very young, and besides, I actually met her through you!"
Xiao Yuan's mind raced as he recalled all the young women he knew, but in the end, only one seemed to match Stephen's description.
His sister-in-law, Lin Nuannuan...
"You wouldn't... have fallen for Lin Nuannuan, would you?" Xiao Yuan asked cautiously.
Stephen's eyes lit up when he heard the name, while Xiao Yuan cursed inwardly and then frowned.
"I heard she got divorced, right?"
"We're not divorced." Xiao Yuan was at a loss as to how to face this man who wanted to steal his younger brother's girlfriend.
“That’s still separation, just one formality missing.” Stephen’s tone was clearly excited.
Xiao Yuan looked over suspiciously. He now strongly suspected that the other party had deliberately come to find Lin Nuannuan under this opportunity.
"I won't get a divorce, so give up on that idea."
Recently, his younger brother has started pursuing her again. Although Lin Nuannuan is still indifferent, Xiao Yuan knows that there are still feelings between them.
“It’s okay, I don’t care. If Nuan Nuan agrees, we’ll go back to America together and raise her two children.”
“Her two children are my nephews…” Xiao Yuan kindly reminded him.
“It’s okay. Even if I were their father, I would still make them call you Uncle.” Stephen’s eyes were full of seriousness.
Xiao Yuan was speechless, but finally gave a smile.
Just then, the car stopped in front of the hotel. Stephen hadn't eaten yet, so this was a perfect opportunity to welcome him back.
Bai Qingzhi waited at the hotel entrance. She and Stephen were acquaintances, so she should accompany them to greet them this time.
But to Xiao Yuan's surprise, Lin Nuannuan was also there.
Stephen had been in contact with Lin Nuannuan, and knowing that she was coming to China, he knew he would definitely come to thank her.
During the months she was away on maternity leave, Lin Nuannuan was very grateful for Stephen's care and always remembered this kindness.
Bai Qingzhi had reserved a table for four, and the atmosphere was very harmonious. Especially when she saw Stephen, her beloved, she was like a wolfhound seeing a meat bun, her eyes shining with joy.
Xiao Yuan quietly took out his phone and sent a message to his younger brother, then leisurely started serving food to Bai Qingzhi.
When Xiao Yangjing learned of this, he was in a company meeting. Ever since Bai Qingzhi lost her memory, Xiao Yuan had completely stopped caring about company affairs.
He was exhausted every day, like a dog, and could only go to see Nuannuan in the middle of the night.
Upon learning that someone was trying to poach his employee, Xiao Yangjingteng stood up abruptly, ignoring what his subordinates were reporting, and decisively left with his belongings.
Just kidding, what good are having a lot of companies if you're about to lose your wife?
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