Chapter 256: The Best Gift from Father-in-law

Chapter 256: Chapter 256: The Best Gift from Father-in-law

"It’s a music teacher from Mengmeng’s school. Seems like she’s pretty interested in me."

"It’s all on my phone. Take a look."

Jiang Fan casually took out his phone and tossed it over, then walked inside holding Mengmeng.

"This... you’re just giving me your phone like that?"

"Go ahead and look if you want. It’s not like there’s anything to see."

With Jiang Fan’s permission, Yin Ruxue took a quick look at his conversations with the teacher, and with Li Muwan, Sun Yanzi, Jun Yue, Rong Anyao...

But after looking through them, she found that aside from normal, work-related exchanges, there was indeed nothing else.

A smile touched Jiang Fan’s lips as he sat on the sofa.

’It takes a fox to know a fox. Who doesn’t know how to play these games?’

’He’d already deleted anything remotely incriminating. Most of their communication was over the phone anyway.’

’Especially that Rong Anyao. Ever since she started modeling for that lingerie brand, she’d been sending him some seriously spicy photos at the drop of a hat.’

The thought put Jiang Fan in an even better mood, and he played with Mengmeng more enthusiastically.

Yin Ruxue tossed the phone back after she finished looking.

"I’ll deal with this teacher. I won’t let her harass you."

Jiang Fan had to fight the urge to smirk when he heard the faintest trace of joy coloring her cold tone.

"Fine by me. I already deleted her contact. Whether you want to deal with her or not is up to you."

"By the way, do you remember I asked you for a favor a while back?"

Yin Ruxue said, sitting down.

"What is it? Just ask. I’ll help if I can."

"It’s nothing major, really. I just need you to come with me to a dinner party."

"When the time comes, I’ll need you to... you know."

Yin Ruxue didn’t elaborate in front of Mengmeng, but Jiang Fan knew exactly what she meant.

"Is this dinner party that important? So much so that we both have to go?"

"It’s mainly because of the guests who will be there. Their presence will be very beneficial for the company’s future development."

"Several of our key suppliers will be there as well."

Jiang Fan nodded. Since Yin Ruxue had put it that way, he had no reason to refuse.

"Alright. I’ll pick you up the night after tomorrow."

And just like that, the matter was settled between them.

In fact, this was the main reason Yin Ruxue had asked him to come over today.

RING RING RING.

Jiang Fan’s phone suddenly started ringing.

"President Jiang, everything at the school is ready. We can start using it tomorrow."

"What do you think... should we open now, or wait a little longer?"

Jiang Fan’s face lit up at Ying’s words on the other end of the line.

"Excellent! It’s finally ready?"

"We’ll open it tomorrow. Have the teachers get ready."

"Make sure everything is fully prepared."

"Got it."

While making these arrangements, Jiang Fan also sent a message to Li Qian’Er.

He told her to prepare two school buses and moving supplies to transfer some of the children from the orphanage.

Especially the younger ones who would be starting kindergarten.

Yin Ruxue and Mengmeng didn’t disturb him as he handled other school-related matters.

When he finally finished, he looked down to find Mengmeng had long since fallen asleep in his arms.

Yin Ruxue sighed nearby.

’How’d she fall asleep just like that?’

Jiang Fan jumped, turning to Yin Ruxue.

"Why didn’t you carry her off to bed?"

"I couldn’t. She wouldn’t budge. She’s getting so clingy with you."

"Uh... has she had her bath yet?"

As soon as he asked, Jiang Fan paused. The girl was still in her school uniform.

"Never mind. We’ll skip her bath tonight. She can have one in the morning."

"You go take a shower. I’ll put her to bed."

He gently lifted Mengmeng and carried her to the bedroom.

The rest of the night passed as usual, with one exception: Jiang Fan finally figured out why he always woke up with Yin Ruxue in his arms.

He wasn’t sleeping as deeply this time, and in a daze, he vaguely felt someone snuggle into his embrace.

A familiar fragrance confirmed it was Yin Ruxue.

’He never in a million years would have thought she’d do something like this.’

The next morning, Yin Ruxue woke up and gave Jiang Fan a reproachful look.

A corner of his mouth twitched.

’If he hadn’t caught her in the act last night, he might have actually fallen for it.’

"You take Mengmeng to school. I have to head to the academy first for something."

"And... thank you for the kindergarten."

Jiang Fan said this as he turned back to her.

"It’s nothing. Consider it my gift to them."

Jiang Fan wasn’t sure if it was his imagination, but Yin Ruxue’s voice sounded especially tender right then.

...

After quickly washing up and eating breakfast, Jiang Fan headed straight for the academy.

Hidden Dragon Academy was now brimming with life, a stark contrast to its previous dreary atmosphere.

When he arrived, Ying was already busy inside the school with all the teachers.

"Mr. Jiang, you’re here."

"When are the children arriving?"

Ying asked, wiping the sweat from her forehead.

"Soon. They’re almost here."

"Thanks for all your hard work. Here’s a little bonus. Go buy some fruit and drinks for everyone."

Jiang Fan took out a thousand yuan in cash.

He’d gotten it from the finance department yesterday.

"Thank you, President Jiang!"

"Thank you, boss!!"

The gratitude these young women felt for Jiang Fan was genuine.

Jiang Fan not only paid his preschool teachers high salaries with good benefits, but he also threw in small surprises and bonuses from time to time.

They never would have dared to dream of a four-thousand-yuan monthly salary with a full benefits package before.

But now, Jiang Fan not only gave them all that, but went above and beyond.

"Just focus on doing your jobs well. There will be plenty more benefits like this in the future."

"All I ask is that you all do your very best for the children."

Jiang Fan’s words were solemn and sincere. He even stood up and gave them a deep bow.

This left Ying and the other young women flustered.

"Don’t worry, President Jiang. It’s our duty."

"That’s right, you can count on us. We’ll definitely take good care of them."

"Oh man, President Jiang is too good to us. I’m getting a little misty-eyed."

"Hold it in! Everyone, hold it in! No crying. The right way to repay him is to do our jobs well."

Ying clapped her hands to settle everyone down. Just then, Li Qian’Er arrived, leading two school buses onto the campus.