She couldn't hear what was said on the phone, but she could tell it was a very young female voice on the other end.
A woman was calling Zhan Bei Jue for help. In such a moment that showcased a man's charm, he surprisingly didn't go.
Jiang Nanfang didn't understand what trick he was playing.
A few days ago, when they went out, she heard her sister mention that a woman was staying at home.
With someone living in the house, he still deliberately played the role of a devoted father in front of her. He was truly amusing.
Jiang Nanfang had no standing to care about her ex-husband's emotional situation, nor was she bothered to pay attention. She pretended not to hear and continued talking to her daughter.
Soon, the dishes arrived.
They were all light and nutritious delicacies. She ate seriously, only speaking to the children, occasionally sharing laughter, and the atmosphere was quite 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 thought the matter would be handled smoothly, so the bodyguard Ah Cheng took two brothers to help.
Who knew that the other party, who was from out of town, knew nothing of Zhan Bei Jue's great name.
Not only that, but they were a reckless bunch. The brothers were outnumbered, and Ah Cheng managed to call from the restroom.
The phone was filled with a cacophony of voices, the sounds of heavy objects crashing to the floor, and Gong Bei Bei's screams.
After hearing the report, Zhan Bei Jue frowned, muttered "useless," and as he stood up, he called Ah Kun, the security captain.
As he walked to the door, he remembered he had forgotten to brief the children.
The call ended, and he turned back, "I have something to attend to, I'll be back shortly. Jiang Nanfang, don't take them running around."
Jiang Nanfang knew that if she didn't agree obediently, a barrage of threats would follow.
She didn't want to ruin the rare pleasant atmosphere and nodded in agreement.
"Got it, got it. Saving the damsel is more important, hurry up and go."
"..."
Zhan Bei Jue glanced at her with a grim expression, then looked at Rui Rui.
Rui Rui quickly assured him, "Don't worry, Daddy. My sister and I will behave, we won't run around."
After Daddy left, the two children chatted with Jiang Nanfang without restraint.
"Mommy, do you know who Daddy is going to save?"
Jiang Nanfang: "No, but I know it's definitely a woman. And a beautiful one at that."
Sister: "It's the auntie that Grandma brought to live at home recently. Her name is Gong Bei Bei."
"She is indeed quite beautiful, but we don't like her."
"Grandma showed Daddy many photos of beautiful aunts, wanting them to marry Daddy. Mommy, is it really impossible for you and Daddy to reconcile?"
Jiang Nanfang hadn't loved Zhan Bei Jue for a long time, and she had even witnessed him going on blind dates. Therefore, hearing such things left her completely unmoved.
She told the truth, "We won't reconcile. Our marriage in the first place was a mistake."
"However, I have no regrets about giving birth to you two."
"It's good like this now. If he wants to get married, so be it. In a while, Mommy will pick you up 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, or Mommy without Daddy, why can't they have both?
Rui Rui quickly explained on Zhan Bei Jue's behalf, "I think Mommy might have misunderstood Daddy. Daddy doesn't like Gong Bei Bei, nor does he like other aunties."
"Every time Grandma asks him to meet someone, he looks so unhappy. I think Daddy still loves you. He smiles every time he's with you."
Jiang Nanfang: "...Are you sure?"
"Sure! Mommy, do you want to try again with Daddy?"
Seeing him so worried, Jiang Nanfang tapped Rui Rui's little head.
"He doesn't like me, don't misunderstand. Every time we meet, we only argue. It's pointless to try anymore."
"Alright, let's not talk about him. Let's talk about something happy. Do you like these shrimp?"
"..."
Seeing Mommy's attitude and hearing her words, it seemed like reconciliation between her and Daddy was absolutely impossible.
They were still hoping Mommy would come home soon. What should they do?
Rui Rui pouted, "Mommy is so young. Even if we live with you, you'll still find many handsome men as boyfriends in the future, just like Daddy, and neglect us. Hmph."
"No," Jiang Nanfang stated firmly.
"I'm not like him. Dating is not a necessity in my life. As long as I have money and I have you, Mommy wants nothing else."
"But you'll be lonely by yourself."
"How can I be? I have my 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?
Mommy even took medicine afterward, so it seemed like something really happened.
Why couldn't they reconcile?
If Mommy lived with Daddy and had younger siblings, would she consider reconciliation for the sake of the younger siblings?
With this thought, 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 Nanfang accompanied them, eating and waiting for Zhan Bei Jue to return.
However, he had been gone for so long.
An hour passed, and he hadn't returned. An hour and a half passed, and he was still not back.
Rui Rui and his sister grew anxious waiting, counting the leaves on the potted plants in the private room.
By 8:30 PM, seeing that it was time for the children to wash up and go to bed, and Zhan Bei Jue still hadn't returned, Jiang Nanfang decided to take the children and leave.
"Let's not wait for him. Come on, sleep with Mommy tonight."
Rui Rui: "Why don't we call him to let him know?"
Jiang Nanfang thought: He went to save the damsel. Perhaps he's just finishing up and holding the beauty in his arms, comforting her.
Calling at this time would be so disruptive. 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 Nanfang.
As Jiang Zhen Jun's matter required writing a news report, and her webcomic needed an update, Jiang Nanfang got busy after returning.
She washed the children, told them stories, and quickly put them to sleep, then went to attend to her own work.
She finished the news report, sent it to Zhou Jin Xiu, transferred 500,000, and instructed him to buy a trending topic for 10 PM. Then she went to update her webcomic.
As soon as she sat down, Zhan Bei Jue called.
"Did you take them away?"
"You haven't been back for so long, and they're both tired. Where else would they go but with me?"
"Let them stay here tonight. I'll send them to school tomorrow."
Zhan Bei Jue was worried.
Jiang Nanfang was full of tricks, and he hadn't actually put 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 over to check."
Don't trust me?
Heh.
I raised these children alone for so long, and they grew up so healthy and rosy. You've only appeared for a few days and already you don't trust me?
Truly amusing.
However, Jiang Nanfang didn't want him to make a big fuss and bring a large group of people, so she had to send him the address.
Soon, the doorbell rang, and Zhan Bei Jue appeared at the door, carrying two bags, "Where are they?"
"Daddy's here!" In the room, the two children's eyes snapped open as agilely as little rabbits.