Chapter 326: A Person to Rely On

Chapter 326: Chapter 326: A Person to Rely On

Jiang Fan handed the toy to Mengmeng. The massive Barbie doll was a good head taller than her.

As expected, little girls have no resistance to such toys. The moment Mengmeng saw the Barbie doll, she ran over excitedly.

Just then, Yin Ruxue walked out of the kitchen carrying a plate of fruit.

Jiang Fan saw Yin Ruxue wearing an apron; it was the first time he had ever seen her like this.

"How is Mu Wan?" Yin Ruxue asked Jiang Fan as she placed the fruit on the coffee table.

"She just drank too much. I already sent her home," Jiang Fan said nonchalantly, then picked up Mengmeng and sat her down in front of the building blocks in the living room.

"Drank too much?" Yin Ruxue raised an eyebrow and nodded slightly.

"No wonder you were only gone for a little while and already changed your clothes. You sure work fast!"

"Huh?"

Jiang Fan’s face flushed red in an instant. He could tell Yin Ruxue was taking a jab at him.

"Xue’Er, you’ve misunderstood..."

"Alright, let’s not talk about this in front of the child. I’m going to help Nanny Chen. You play with Mengmeng."

Jiang Fan glanced at Mengmeng and nodded.

He knew that while Mengmeng was at an innocent and naive age, she could still pick up on things from what she saw and heard.

After she spoke, Yin Ruxue headed back to the kitchen.

Jiang Fan put his arm around Mengmeng. "How about Daddy plays blocks with you!"

"Daddy, these are called Legos!"

"Alright, Daddy will play Legos with you!"

With that, Jiang Fan started playing with Mengmeng in the living room.

Mengmeng was very smart and quick-witted. She was methodical when building her Legos, and she quickly assembled more than half of a pink Disney cherry blossom princess castle.

Jiang Fan was also very patient, helping Mengmeng from the side.

He gazed at Mengmeng, his eyes full of affection. ’It would be so wonderful if Mengmeng were really my child,’ Jiang Fan sometimes thought. ’I’d definitely spoil her like a princess.’

Of course, he had long since come to see Mengmeng as his own family.

While the two were busy building Legos in the living room, Yin Ruxue and Nanny Chen had already prepared a huge spread of dishes.

From time to time, Jiang Fan would sneak a glance at Yin Ruxue in the kitchen. He noticed that she was also very methodical when cooking, clearly not a novice who had just stepped into a kitchen for the first time.

He never expected that the beautiful president could also have a domestic side like a housewife.

"Alright, Mengmeng, Jiang Fan, wash your hands! It’s time for dinner!"

"Okay!" Mengmeng chirped in response.

Jiang Fan also carried Mengmeng to wash her hands, then came to the living room and sat down.

There was a whole table of more than a dozen dishes. It looked like Yin Ruxue and Nanny Chen had been busy all afternoon.

Yin Ruxue was in high spirits. She invited Mengmeng, Jiang Fan, and Nanny Chen to sit down, then took out a bottle of red wine and poured some.

The meal was filled with laughter and conversation, creating a warm and happy atmosphere. It was the first time Jiang Fan had felt such a special warmth in this villa.

After dinner, Jiang Fan helped Mengmeng finish the rest of the cherry blossom princess castle. Then, as usual, he told her a fairy tale and lulled her to sleep.

It was already past nine in the evening.

Gently closing the door, Jiang Fan came downstairs to find Yin Ruxue already changed into her pajamas, sitting in the living room.

"It’s the National Day holiday for the next few days, so Mengmeng doesn’t have school. I’ll head back for now and come over again when I’m free," Jiang Fan said.

Yin Ruxue pointed to a cup of tea on the coffee table and said lightly, "I’ve already made you some tea. Sit for a while."

"Huh?" Jiang Fan was slightly taken aback, but he sat down anyway.

"Is there something else?" Jiang Fan asked.

"Nothing in particular. I just wanted to chat," Yin Ruxue said.

Jiang Fan nodded and sat down.

Just then, Yin Ruxue suddenly picked up her handbag from the coffee table, pulled out a card, and handed it to Jiang Fan.

"I’ve already signed the contract with the Liu Family. If all goes well, Xuerong International can start expanding into the Chenel market after the National Day holiday. This is one million. It’s for you."

"One million?" Jiang Fan said in surprise. "I don’t think that’s necessary, is it?"

"Don’t be so quick to refuse. It’s what you deserve. Besides, haven’t you paid back the money from that little streamer girlfriend of yours yet? And you can use this money when you take Mengmeng out to play and I’m not around."

Hearing Yin Ruxue’s words, Jiang Fan hesitated for a moment but still accepted the card.

"Are you sure you won’t reconsider coming back to Xuerong International?"

"I think I made myself clear during the day," Jiang Fan said.

Yin Ruxue nodded. "Fine, I won’t force you. In the future, if you need my help with anything, feel free to ask."

She paused, then added, "Including finding a job for your good buddy. You really didn’t need to trouble Qingci for that."

"Ah... well..." Jiang Fan gave a wry smile. "I didn’t actually want to trouble Su Qingci either, but it just so happened..."

Yin Ruxue nodded and looked at Jiang Fan without saying a word.

For some reason, Jiang Fan felt there was a hidden meaning in Yin Ruxue’s gaze.

Her direct stare was somewhat captivating.

Jiang Fan couldn’t help but swallow. He suddenly felt like he was sitting on pins and needles.

"President Yin, it’s getting late. I should probably head back now."

Jiang Fan hesitated for a moment before standing up and saying this.

"Jiang Fan!"

He turned and walked to the door, but Yin Ruxue suddenly called out to him.

Turning back, he saw Yin Ruxue’s expression was hazy.

"You don’t have to be so resistant to me. I know I can be too cold sometimes, but I’m truly grateful for everything you’ve done for me and Mengmeng. I can be someone you can rely on, too!"

Yin Ruxue’s last sentence was spoken softly, but it couldn’t help but touch Jiang Fan’s heart.

"Yeah."

Jiang Fan gave a quiet acknowledgment, then turned and left the villa.

Yin Ruxue watched Jiang Fan’s retreating figure and downed the red wine in her hand in one gulp.

After leaving the villa, Jiang Fan drove straight home.

By the time he got home, it was already ten o’clock at night.

At this time, Sun Yanzi was sitting on the sofa, typing up some copy on her laptop.

"You’re back?" Seeing Jiang Fan return, Sun Yanzi immediately stopped what she was doing.

Jiang Fan nodded and sat down beside Sun Yanzi, who promptly snuggled into his embrace.

"What’s wrong? You look like you have something on your mind."

Sun Yanzi could tell something was off with Jiang Fan at a glance.

Jiang Fan smiled and said lightly, "It’s nothing."

He changed the subject and asked, "How’s Li Muwan?"

Sun Yanzi sighed. "Don’t even ask. I went to check on her, she’s still not awake. I made her a cup of honey water and left it there. I doubt she’ll wake up anytime soon."

Jiang Fan nodded lightly.

Sun Yanzi asked again, "Did you really quit Xuerong International? Are you sure you’re not going back?"

"Yanzi, it’s a long story. In short, I won’t be going back to work there for now. Besides, I have other things to do."