Chapter 309: Chapter 309: The Pot Falls from the Sky
Mrs. Wan had no idea that her son had also started teaching at A University recently.
But she just overheard those four girls’ conversation, it seems her rascal son has been frequenting A University.
Suddenly, she remembered that Qin Mi is now a teacher at A University, isn’t she?
So she turned her head to look at Qin Mi and asked, “Mimi, have you run into my rascal son at A University?”
Qin Mi was a bit distracted just now, but she came back to her senses when she heard Mrs. Wan’s words.
“Auntie, didn’t you know?”
“What should I know?”
“Mu Qi joined A University as a professor in the law school half a year ago.”
“…”
Mrs. Wan was completely unaware of this!
Well, you rascal, so willing to chase after someone that you’d even happily become a teacher at a school!
“Mimi, do you know these kids?” Mrs. Wan, having seen her looking engrossed earlier, casually asked.
Qin Mi replied, “Yes, two of the girls are my students.”
Mrs. Wan: “Really? Which two?”
Qin Mi pointed to An Mi and Chen Jin, “It’s the one with slightly curly hair and the girl with the ponytail.”
When Mrs. Wan saw the girl her rascal son liked among them, she quickly asked, “What’s the name of the girl with the slightly curly hair?”
Qin Mi: “An Mi.”
Mrs. Wan: “An Mi? Does it also have a ‘Mi’ character?”
Qin Mi still patiently explained, “Auntie, the ‘Mi’ in An Mi’s name isn’t the same character as in my ‘Mi,’ they just sound alike.”
“Oh, I see.”
At this time, Zhuzhu noticed someone looking at them and whispered, “Mimi, Jinjin, isn’t that your anatomy teacher Mr. Qin over there?”
Upon hearing this, the two girls turned around together, locking eyes with the three people on the other side.
An Mi: “…”
Chen Jin: “…”
An Mi was the first to react, greeting him, “Hello, Mr. Qin.”
Chen Jin followed suit and called out, “Hello, Mr. Qin.”
The other two ladies they didn’t recognize, probably Mr. Qin’s family members.
An Mi just nodded to Mrs. Wan and Mrs. Qin to say hello.
Mrs. Wan was slightly surprised when she saw An Mi’s face properly.
This girl is quite pretty and adorable, no wonder her rascal son fancied her.
Her eyes are bright and pure, with a sense of innocence, her features are well-defined and charming; her petite face looks good from any angle.
Moreover, she evokes a protective desire in others.
If she were her daughter, Mrs. Wan would cling to her like a mother hen, not letting any man taint her purity.
Her rascal son must have stumbled upon ridiculous luck to meet such a charming girl.
“Young lady, you’re really beautiful,” Mrs. Wan looked at her intently for a good while before genuinely complimenting her.
An Mi was startled, not knowing this auntie and feeling a bit shy about being complimented like this.
She tugged at her red lips, smiling, “Thank you, auntie.”
Qin Mi felt a bit uneasy seeing Mrs. Wan look at An Mi with kindness and a smile in her eyes.
It seems like Mrs. Wan is very satisfied with An Mi.
Qin Mi hadn’t expected at all that the person Mu Qi liked would be a student in her class.
Suddenly, she thought back to the day he specially waited for her at the classroom door; he probably wasn’t there to wait for her, but to see An Mi.
She felt a bit foolish then, realizing that he wasn’t there for her.
“…”
Next, An Mi found herself being pulled by Mrs. Wan to sit on the store’s couch, chatting about who knows what.
It wasn’t until Chen Jin and the others had chosen their clothes, and she had to go to pay, that she managed to get away.
“Auntie, I have something else to attend to, so I’ll be taking my leave. I won’t disturb you and Mr. Qin from shopping anymore,” she said.
Her voice was already gentle, with a crispness akin to silver bells, and coupled with her sweet appearance, it made Mrs. Wan like her even more.
She held An Mi’s hand and said, “Girl, auntie didn’t scare you just now, did she? I think you are so adorable, and I’ve always wanted to have a daughter. I just felt a strong kinship with you and couldn’t help but chat for a bit more.”
An Mi: “Not at all, auntie.”
Mrs. Wan: “That’s good. We shall meet again if fate allows.”
An Mi: “Sure, auntie.”
Having said that, she headed towards the cashier.
Mrs. Wan looked at her, liking her even more, thinking how obedient she was. An Mi perfectly matched her imagination of a daughter.
“…”
After the four of them left.
Chen Jin dared to ask An Mi: “Mimi, who was that enthusiastic auntie just now?”
Mrs. Wan’s enthusiasm even scared Chen Jin, a true social butterfly.
An Mi shook her head: “I don’t know her either.”
She was still utterly confused at the moment.
Huihui said: “Our Mimi is so adorable that everyone loves her. She can charm crowds of handsome men, and even wealthy aunts fall under her spell.”
Mrs. Wan’s attire clearly indicated she was from a wealthy family, with just that handbag alone being a limited edition worth millions.
“…”
An Mi was at a loss for words.
This little episode quickly passed, and after their shopping spree was over, they found a franchised hotpot restaurant to settle down for a meal.
…
Evening.
Wan Muqi got called back home for dinner by his mother.
He didn’t want to go initially, as each visit home usually came with a sermon.
But Mrs. Wan decreed that if he didn’t return, he would have to go on a blind date every day starting from tomorrow, and she would arrange one for him each day.
And truth be told, Ms. Mu Ling was capable of doing just that.
For the sake of his future peace and to avoid any misunderstandings with that girl, he chose to obediently make a trip home.
Wan Family.
At the dinner table, Mrs. Wan was staring at him with shining eyes.
Wan Muqi frowned.
Turning to Mr. Wan, he asked: “What’s up with your wife? Did she win the lottery or something?”
While peeling shrimp shells, Mr. Wan took a moment to answer his question: “Happier than winning the lottery.”
Wan Muqi: “?”
“Mom, if you have something to say, just say it. Don’t look at me with those eyes, it gives me the creeps,” he said to Mrs. Wan, speaking frankly.
Mrs. Wan: “Eat first, I’ll tell you after the meal.”
“…”
How could he eat with her staring at him like that?
…
In the living room.
Mrs. Wan looked at him and said, “The girl you like, her name is An Mi, isn’t it?”
Wan Muqi narrowed his eyes, his tone darkening: “Mom, are you investigating me?”
Mrs. Wan gave him a slap on the shoulder.
“You little brat, is that how you talk to your own mother? What’s with that tone? I can’t investigate you, right? Is there any secret of yours that I can’t know? I raised you from the time you were a baby in diapers!”
Mr. Wan chimed in from the side: “Exactly!”
Wan Muqi: “…”
Mrs. Wan then said: “I didn’t have the time to investigate you. I just happened to run into her today. But the little girl didn’t realize I was your mother; she probably thought I was a relative of her teacher, Mr. Qin. I just chatted with her for a while, nothing over the top.”
Wan Muqi furrowed his brow, thinking that An Mi must have been really scared.
“But I have to say, you have good taste, my boy. That girl matches our family’s standard of beauty well. She’s fair and delicate, not too fat nor too thin, and of just the right height, and most importantly, she’s well-behaved and sensible. If you can’t chase her down, I’ll just take her as my goddaughter. She totally fits the daughter I’ve dreamed of.”
Wan Muqi: “Mom, have you lost your mind?”
Otherwise, how could she say something like that?
As expected, he received another slap.
“If you don’t want an unrelated sister, then you’d better make an effort and bring her home to be your wife!”
“Let me tell you, the girl has no interest in you now.” The conversation she overheard in the store today was at least somewhat useful information: “And your age is there for all to see, what if some young hottie beats you to the punch? You’ll be too late even to cry!”
Wan Muqi: “…”
“By the time you can get a marriage license, you’ll be thirty-one. If you can’t keep an eye on her in these two years, then don’t blame me for giving you an additional sister!”
Mrs. Wan nagged incessantly in his ear.
Wan Muqi said, “If you really are so eager to have a daughter, I wouldn’t mind if you and dad had a second child. Medical science is so advanced now, there’s plenty of security for older mothers.”
Mrs. Wan was only 19 when she had him, and she’s only 48 this year.
She pays attention to health preservation in her daily life and has maintained herself very well, not looking like a 48-year-old at all.
Mrs. Wan: “…”
What a good son she has!
“I would love to have another child, but the key is that your dad is not up to par.”
Mr. Wan: “…”
Trouble finds you without seeking it…
Immediately, Wan Muqi eagerly said, “Yes, yes, yes, it’s my fault. I’ll work hard to sow my seeds tonight.”
Mrs. Wan glared at him, “Scram, stop fooling around, your son is still here.”
“…”
Wan Muqi couldn’t bear to look: “Just pretend I don’t exist.”
This wasn’t the first time he had heard such a conversation.
His parents have loved each other for half their lives. Ever since he became aware of things, they have always been inseparable.
His father always listens to his mother and never makes her angry. He is also afraid of his mother getting angry.
But this “fear” is probably more about not wanting his mother to be upset or unhappy.
Anyway, he’s gotten used to it and doesn’t find it strange anymore.
Then he said, “Since you’re free now, I’ll take my leave first, so as not to disturb you two in the process of making me a sister.”
After saying that, he didn’t wait for Mrs. Wan’s response; he just got up and left the Wan house.
He moved out to live on his own after he turned twenty, and apart from important holidays, he comes home for meals when he’s free, but he generally doesn’t stay overnight.
He’s now accustomed to living alone.
——
This winter break was incredibly long for An Mi.
But she had made plans for the holiday.
When Chen Jin and the others saw her holiday plans in the group chat, they were speechless.
Chen Jin was already lying on her familiar, soft, large bed.
She held her phone and typed quickly:
[My beautiful Mi, now that it’s the holidays, can’t you let yourself go and spare us too?]
Zhuzhu also followed up with her opinion:
[Yeah, doing this makes us look pathetic staying at home~]
Huihui sent a GIF of a little monk meditating with the accompanying text: [Amitabha… I boycott all study-related information during the holiday period!]
Chen Jin added another line: [Take advantage of this winter break, Mimi, to just rest well. We can talk about studying when we go back to school. If not, spend some more quality time with Mr. Wan to nurture some affection, it’s good for your mental and physical health. ]
“…”
An Mi was the last to leave the dormitory.
On the day of departure, she received a call from Wan Muqi who said he happened to be at the school and could give her a ride home.
He had asked her before when she was going home; she told him it was today, and she didn’t expect him to actually remember.
An Mi did not refuse.
She agreed outright to stop avoiding him; she couldn’t allow herself to be someone who doesn’t keep her word.
After An Mi got into the car, the man asked, “I need to stop by the law firm to pick up some documents first, then I’ll take you home, is that okay?”
Upon hearing this, An Mi nodded, “That’s fine, I’m not in a hurry.”
“Actually, if you’re busy, you don’t need to drop me off,” she added.
His law firm happened to be near the school, and it was not far to drop by on the way.
The man started the car and said with a smile, “It’s no rush, I still have time to take you.”
An Mi pursed her red lips, unsure of what to say, and could only look straight ahead.
She felt that the air inside the car was somewhat stifling, so she rolled down the window a little.
“…”
“Master, the acquisition procedures for Xingyuan Company have been completed. Currently, the partnership documents are waiting for Mr. Wan’s review…”
Jiang Qi reported the recent work progress and the upcoming work plans from the passenger seat.
As the year-end was approaching, there were increasingly more meetings to attend, both big and small.
Especially since their Master was in charge of two companies, the workload was extraordinary.
The car stopped at a red light ahead.
“Huh, isn’t that Mr. Wan’s car?” Jiang Feng, who was driving, suddenly remarked.
Following that, he muttered, “Isn’t that the Young Madam’s sister?”
The man in the back seat originally had no interest. So what if they encountered each other?
However, Jiang Feng’s last comment piqued his interest.
“What did you say?” The man’s deep and cold voice echoed in the car.
Jiang Feng glanced at the stern face in the rearview mirror and repeated, “Miss An Mi is in Mr. Wan’s car.”
Wan Muqi’s car was just to the left of their car, only one vehicle away, so Jiang Feng could clearly see An Mi in the passenger seat.
Upon hearing this, the man in the back seat immediately furrowed his brows.
Then, he took out his phone and dialed Wan Muqi’s number.
The call was quickly answered.
“Hello, what’s up?” Wan Muqi asked.
Jiang Yan usually wouldn’t call him unless there was something important.
Jiang Yan looked straight ahead, narrowing his eyes, and asked, “Where are you? I need to see you about something.”
Wan Muqi turned his head and glanced at An Mi in the passenger seat before replying, “I’m about to drop a friend off at home. I’ll come to the office to see you later. Are you at Jiang Family’s or at DK?”
Jiang Yan inquired, “What friend requires you to personally drop them off? Don’t tell me you have a girlfriend now?”
Wan Muqi’s eyes narrowed slightly. Normally, Jiang Yan wasn’t such a gossip.
But he didn’t think much of it and casually replied, “Not yet.”
Jiang Yan, however, was sensitive, “Not yet? So that means you are pursuing her now?”
Wan Muqi: “When did you become such a gossip?”
Jiang Yan: “Am I? I’m just concerned about your lifetime happiness.”
Wan Muqi: “…”
Afterwards, Jiang Yan didn’t say much and hung up the phone.
He looked somewhat somber, recalling what he had said to Su He before. Wasn’t this like slapping his own face?
He just had not expected Old Wan to move so quickly!
He had been too busy lately and hadn’t had the time to pay attention to this matter.
Now he was done for!
How to explain to his wife was a significant problem.
“Do you guys have any ways to break up a fake couple who haven’t actually become a couple yet?”
Jiang Feng and Jiang Qi suddenly heard such a question, and both of them were taken aback.
Jiang Feng’s mind was quick to catch on, and he immediately understood, “Master, are you talking about Mr. Wan and Miss An Mi?”
Jiang Qi was still not catching on, “What’s happened with Mr. Wan and Miss An Mi? There is a ten-year age gap between them, so they probably can’t become a couple, right?”
Jiang Feng had a different opinion: “Age is not a barrier; as long as their values align, that’s what matters.”
Jiang Yan cast a glance at the two men in front and said sternly, “I asked you to think of a solution, not to discuss whether it’s appropriate or not!”
The two men trembled with fear.
“Master, if they haven’t become a couple yet, then cutting off their interaction should do the trick, right?” Jiang Feng’s mind was working overtime, “If there is no contact, the feelings won’t develop, and naturally, they won’t have the chance to become a pair.”
“…”