Zhan Mohan touched his chin, lost in thought. After a moment, he looked up at Wei Yumeng. "Let the children decide."
Wei Yumeng nodded and turned to the two children. "Who among you is willing to go with Uncle Zhan?"
Zhan Shiqing was about to step forward, but Zhan Jinzhi blocked her behind him. "I'll go."
Wei Yumeng nodded. "That's fine."
Actually, if Zhan Shiqing and Zhan Yangyi were to go alone, she would have been a little worried.
But it was different with Zhan Jinzhi. She trusted Zhan Jinzhi's ability to make his own judgments.
When the day of the gathering arrived, Zhan Yangyi picked up Zhan Jinzhi half a day early and dressed him from head to toe.
Perhaps it was because Zhan Yangyi and Zhan Mohan were related by blood, and Zhan Jinzhi was Zhan Mohan's child, that at first glance, the adult and child looked somewhat alike.
"Tonight, Uncle's lifelong happiness depends on you," Zhan Yangyi said, patting Zhan Jinzhi's shoulder.
He looked very much like a pair of good buddies.
Zhan Jinzhi, however, looked up at Zhan Yangyi. "Does Uncle actually not want a girlfriend at all, but because he likes my mom?"
Zhan Jinzhi's words stunned Zhan Yangyi. He hadn't expected the child to understand so much.
But he naturally wouldn't admit so much in front of the child, especially considering their relationship; this kind of affection should not have existed.
So, he just said mysteriously to Zhan Jinzhi, "Who knows."
When the banquet began, the adult and child indeed became the focus of attention. Zhan Jinzhi, in particular, was much more popular than expected.
"Mr. Zhan, this child really looks like you. When did you have a child?"
Zhan Yangyi just smiled slightly. "There's still a lot you don't know about me."
Just then, a collective gasp suddenly echoed through the hall. Zhan Yangyi followed everyone's gaze and saw Chen Yutong, the heroine of today's event.
In fact, before attending the banquet, Zhan Yangyi had a general understanding of this woman. She was a model, quite famous locally, and reportedly had a good personality and was good at taking care of people.
Initially, Zhan Yangyi could have simply declined such an introduction if he hadn't wanted to. However, there was another reason he had come this time.
It was that Chen Yutong's features bore a resemblance to Wei Yumeng's, so much so that when Zhan Yangyi saw her photo, he felt a stir of emotion.
But this stirring was fleeting. He still planned to meet her first.
Zhan Jinzhi naturally noticed this as well. He looked at Chen Yutong, then back at Zhan Yangyi, and made up his mind.
After all, he had his own mission for attending this banquet.
Although many men present were there for Chen Yutong, she didn't look at anyone else. Instead, she walked directly up to Zhan Yangyi.
"Hello, Mr. Zhan. I've heard of you before."
Chen Yutong's voice was pleasant and gentle, like a soft spring breeze caressing the heart.
Zhan Yangyi also gave her a warm smile. "Miss Chen, you're even more stunning in person than in your photos."
Chen Yutong smiled. "You flatter me. Actually, I don't care much about this superficial appearance."
Zhan Yangyi was a bit surprised. Chen Yutong's demeanor was indeed different. In his impression, women who were both beautiful and of high status were usually arrogant.
Yet, Chen Yutong's every move made him feel comfortable.
Chen Yutong suddenly noticed Zhan Jinzhi beside him and was even more delighted. "And who is this little handsome guy?"
As she spoke, her eyes curved into a smile, making her incredibly endearing.
Zhan Jinzhi looked at her and said calmly, "My name is Zhan Jinzhi. I am the son of Zhan Mohan, the CEO of Zhan Group. I am here today representing my father and accompanying Uncle."
When Chen Yutong heard Zhan Jinzhi mention Zhan Mohan, she paused slightly, and a flicker of warmth appeared in her eyes, but it vanished quickly.
Zhan Yangyi looked at Zhan Jinzhi with admiration. Indeed, Zhan Jinzhi was very smart. Just by observing, he knew how to present his identity.
Chen Yutong seemed to like Zhan Jinzhi, but she also acted very warmly towards Zhan Yangyi.
Throughout the rest of the banquet, she stayed by Zhan Yangyi's side. Her demeanor was polite yet elegant, exactly the kind of woman Zhan Yangyi liked.
Zhan Yangyi even felt that perhaps it was time for him to let go of the past and start anew.
Unexpectedly, Zhan Yangyi found the banquet enjoyable today, perhaps because he had met Chen Yutong.
"Mr. Zhan, I'm truly happy to have met you today, and of course, this little fellow too," Chen Yutong said as they left the banquet hall together.
Zhan Jinzhi maintained his cold expression, silently watching Chen Yutong.
Chen Yutong looked at Zhan Yangyi, a hint of shyness on her face, as if she wanted to say something but couldn't.
Zhan Yangyi smiled gently. "Miss Chen, could you give me your contact information? I would be very happy if we could keep in touch in the future."
Upon hearing this, Chen Yutong's face lit up with joy, as she had wanted to say the same thing.
"Of course!" But after her initial excitement, Chen Yutong displayed a bashful expression. "Actually, if possible, I'd like to explore other possibilities with you, Mr. Zhan, in the future."
Zhan Yangyi was captivated by her demeanor. Although he didn't consider himself a superficial man, it only spoke to how outstanding Chen Yutong was.
Zhan Yangyi's eyes were filled with tenderness as he chuckled softly. "Alright."
Zhan Yangyi and Zhan Jinzhi got into the car first. Although he was reluctant, today had to end here.
Zhan Jinzhi sat in the car, still looking at Zhan Yangyi. "You're very happy."
Zhan Yangyi nodded. "I think I might have met the right choice for me."
But Zhan Jinzhi firmly remembered the moment Chen Yutong's expression shifted when she heard Zhan Mohan's name.
Chen Yutong watched Zhan Yangyi's car drive away, then finally breathed a sigh of relief. She truly hadn't expected such a big surprise from fate today.
At first, when she heard she would be introduced to a "Mr. Zhan," she was dismissive, as the only man she had ever set her sights on was still that one person.
But upon learning Zhan Yangyi's identity, she realized this was an opportunity sent by heaven. Since that was the case, she naturally had to seize it. Perhaps this was the only way she could get closer to that person.
Chen Yutong opened her phone, retrieved Zhan Yangyi's number she had saved earlier, and sent him a message.