She couldn't hear what was said on the phone, but she could tell it was a very young female voice.
A woman was calling Zhan Bei Jue for help. At such a moment that showcased a man's charm, he surprisingly didn't go.
Jiang Nan Fang didn't understand what game he was playing.
A few days ago, when they went out, she heard her sister mention that a woman was staying at their home.
With someone living in the house, he still deliberately played the role of a devoted father in front of her. He was truly interesting.
Jiang Nan Fang had no standing to care about her ex-husband's emotional status, nor did she bother to pay attention. She pretended not to hear and continued talking to her daughter.
Soon, the food arrived.
It was all light and nutritious delicacies. She ate seriously, only talking to the children, occasionally erupting in laughter. The atmosphere was warm and harmonious.
Unexpectedly, halfway through the meal, about half an hour later, the phone rang again.
This time, it wasn't Gong Bei Bei who called, but someone from Zhan Bei Jue's staff.
He had initially thought the matter would be handled smoothly, so the bodyguard, Ah Cheng, had brought two brothers along.
Who knew that the other party was from out of town and had never heard of Zhan Bei Jue's name.
Not only that, but they were a reckless bunch. His brothers were outnumbered, and Ah Cheng had to hide in the restroom to make this call.
The phone was filled with a cacophony of voices, the sounds of heavy objects falling, and Gong Bei Bei's screams.
After listening to the report, Zhan Bei Jue's brows furrowed. He uttered "useless" and, as he stood up, called Ah Kun, the security captain.
He only remembered to tell the children something as he reached the door.
The call ended, and he turned back, "I have something to attend to. I'll be back soon. Jiang Nan Fang, don't take them running around."
Jiang Nan Fang knew that if she didn't agree obediently, a barrage of threats would follow.
She didn't want to ruin the rare pleasant atmosphere, so she nodded in agreement.
"Got it, got it. Saving the damsel in distress is more important, hurry up and go."
"..."
Zhan Bei Jue shot her a displeased glance and then looked at Rui Rui.
Rui Rui quickly assured him, "Don't worry, Daddy. Sister and I will behave and won't run around."
After Daddy left, the two children chatted with Jiang Nan Fang without restraint.
"Mommy, do you know who Daddy went to save?"
Jiang Nan Fang: "No, but I know it's definitely a woman. And a beautiful one at that."
Sister: "It's that auntie who Grandma arranged to stay at home a while ago. Her name is Gong Bei Bei."
"She is indeed quite beautiful, but we don't like her."
"Grandma showed Daddy lots of photos of beautiful aunts, wanting them to marry Daddy. Mommy, is it really impossible for you and Daddy to get back together?"
Jiang Nan Fang no longer loved Zhan Bei Jue, and had even witnessed him going on blind dates. Therefore, hearing such things left her unmoved.
She told the truth, "We won't get back together. Our marriage in the first place was a mistake."
"However, I have no regrets about giving birth to you two."
"It's also good like this. If he wants to get married, let him. After a while, Mommy will bring you to live with me. As long as the three of us are well, that's enough."
The two felt it wasn't quite enough.
Having Daddy without Mommy, having Mommy without Daddy. Why couldn't they have both?
Rui Rui quickly defended Zhan Bei Jue, "I think Mommy might have misunderstood Daddy. Daddy doesn't like Gong Bei Bei, nor does he like other aunts."
"Every time Grandma makes him meet someone else, he looks so unhappy. I think Daddy still loves you. He smiles every time he's with you."
Jiang Nan Fang: "...Are you sure?"
"Sure! Mommy, do you want to try again with Daddy?"
Seeing how concerned he was, Jiang Nan Fang tapped Rui Rui's little head.
"He doesn't like me. Don't misunderstand. Every time we meet, it's just arguments. There's no point in trying further."
"Alright, don't mention him. Let's talk about something happy. Is this shrimp delicious?"
"..."
Seeing Mommy's attitude and hearing her words, it seemed absolutely impossible for her and Daddy to reconcile.
They were still hoping Mommy would come home soon. What could they do?
Rui Rui pouted, "Mommy is so young. Even if we are with you, you'll still find many handsome guys as boyfriends in the future, just like Daddy, and ignore us. Hmph."
"No," Jiang Nan Fang said firmly.
"I'm not like him. Dating is not a necessity in my life. As long as I have money and you two, Mommy wants nothing else."
"But you'll be lonely by yourself."
"How can I be? I have godmother, I have you, I have my work, and I can make new friends. How can I be lonely?"
"..."
Rui Rui started to worry.
Didn't Daddy and Mommy move in together a few days ago?
Afterward, Mommy even took medicine. It seemed something had really happened.
Why couldn't they reconcile?
If Mommy lived with Daddy and got pregnant with a younger brother or sister, would she consider reconciling for the sake of the younger siblings?
Thinking of this, Rui Rui exchanged a look with his sister, and she immediately understood what he was thinking.
The two began to brainstorm ideas in silence.
Jiang Nan Fang accompanied them, eating and waiting for Zhan Bei Jue to return.
However, he was gone for such a long time.
An hour passed, and he didn't return. An hour and a half passed, and he still hadn't returned.
Rui Rui and his sister grew anxious waiting, counting the leaves of the potted plants in the private room.
By 8:30 PM, seeing that the children needed to wash up and go to bed, and Zhan Bei Jue still hadn't returned, Jiang Nan Fang decided to take the children and leave.
"We won't wait for him anymore. Come on, sleep with Mommy tonight."
Rui Rui: "Shouldn't we call him to let him know?"
Jiang Nan Fang thought: He went to save the damsel in distress. Perhaps he just finished dealing with the matter and is now holding the beauty in his arms, comforting her.
Wouldn't calling him at this moment spoil the mood? Let it be.
He wasn't unaware of where I lived.
Thus, without waiting for Daddy, the two children, feeling dejected, returned home with Jiang Nan Fang.
Because Jiang Zhen Jun's matter required writing a news report, and the webcomic also needed an update.
After returning, Jiang Nan Fang helped the two children wash up, told them stories, and quickly coaxed them to sleep. Then she went to attend to her own work.
She finished writing the news report, sent it to Zhou Jin Xiu, transferred 500,000 yuan, and instructed him to buy a hot search for 10 PM. Then she went to update the webcomic.
As soon as she sat down, Zhan Bei Jue called.
"Did you take them away?"
"You've been gone so long, they're both sleepy. Where else would they go if not with me?"
"Let them stay here tonight. I'll send them to school tomorrow."
Zhan Bei Jue was worried.
Jiang Nan Fang had so many tricks up her sleeve, and he hadn't actually installed GPS trackers on the children.
What if she stole them away in the middle of the night?
"You don't trust me? Send me the address, I'll come take a look."
You don't trust me?
Heh.
I raised these children alone, nurturing them to be plump and fair, and you, who only appeared a few days ago, are already distrusting me?
Truly amusing.
However, Jiang Nan Fang didn't want him to make a big fuss and bring a large group of people again, so she could only send him the address.
Soon, the doorbell rang, and Zhan Bei Jue appeared at the door, holding two bags. "Where are they?"
"Daddy's here!" In the room, the two children's eyes sprang open as nimbly as little rabbits.