Returning Jiang Lao home and then back to Second Brother's house, it was already eleven o'clock at night.
Wan Yunting opened the small gate of the courtyard and returned, finding laughter coming from the living room. His second sister-in-law, Wang Chulin, was with her mother, Zheng Peihui, on the living room sofa, watching television with Wan'er. Ye Manni was also there. Upon seeing Wan Yunting return, she happily exclaimed, "Brother Wan, you're back!"
Instantly, Zheng Peihui turned her head and saw Wan Yunting enter. Her expression froze, then gradually became unnatural.
Wan Yunting nodded, looking at Zheng Peihui, who was sitting on the sofa holding Wan'er with an awkward expression. He smiled and asked, "Auntie, when did you arrive?"
"Ah, I, I came yesterday at noon."
Zheng Peihui, having recovered, replied with a very unnatural smile.
Wang Chulin quickly said, "Third Brother, why don't you take Wan'er upstairs to bathe?"
"Third Uncle..."
Wan'er immediately wriggled out of Zheng Peihui's embrace and ran towards Wan Yunting. He scooped her up and smiled at his second sister-in-law and the others, "Then I'll take her upstairs to bathe and sleep first."
"Ah, alright, alright..."
Zheng Peihui nodded repeatedly, chuckling awkwardly, still seemingly unable to forget their past grievances.
However, Wan Yunting no longer dwelled on those matters. As long as Zheng Peihui didn't cause trouble now, he wouldn't mind giving her another unforgettable lesson...
"Third Brother, you're back."
Wan Dongming, who was in the study on the second floor, heard the commotion upstairs and came out. Wan Yunting smiled and asked, "How is it, Second Brother? Are you getting used to your mother-in-law staying here?"
Wan Dongming wore a helpless, wry smile and sighed, "Used to it or not, it's just how it is. But after the last lesson, she's changed a lot. At least she doesn't make unreasonable demands anymore."
"That's good."
Wan Yunting carried Wan'er to the bathroom to prepare a hot bath for her. Wan Dongming also entered and said, "Third Brother, I was worried you wouldn't be comfortable, but I've secured that villa estate on Saint Hall Mountain for you. I've had it tidied up a bit today. You can move in tomorrow or the day after."
"That's fine."
Wan Yunting, while undressing Wan'er, turned and said to his second brother leaning at the doorway, "Then I'll move over with Manni the day after tomorrow."
"What about Wan'er?"
Wan Dongming gestured to Wan'er, who was sitting in the bathtub playing with water, "This little girl can't do without you."
Wan Yunting looked back at Wan'er, wiping her little body with a towel, and smiled gently, "Wan'er, I'll be moving to another place the day after tomorrow. Do you want to stay with me, Third Uncle, or with Second Uncle and Second Aunt?"
Wan'er looked at them with wide, curious eyes and asked, "Third Uncle, why are you moving out?"
Wan Yunting was stunned, stumped by Wan'er's question. Wan Dongming laughed, "Your Third Uncle wants to move out to find a Third Aunt for you."
"Wow, Third Aunt..."
Wan'er's eyes lit up, leaving Wan Yunting speechless as he shot his second brother a glare. Wan'er pressed on, "Third Uncle, who is my Third Aunt? Is it Sister Manni?"
"Mannni, haha..." Wan Dongming burst into laughter.
Wan Yunting, holding the towel, proceeded to bathe Wan'er and said with a smile, "Little girl, don't talk nonsense. She's your Sister Manni, not some Third Aunt."
Wan'er pouted her lips and said in a cute, childlike voice, "Then who is my Third Aunt?"
Wan Yunting smiled, "I'll bring her over to play with you later, okay?"
"Okay."
Wan'er clapped her little hands happily, then resumed playing with the bubbles in the water.
His second brother at the door teased, "Then let's have Yanxi over for dinner tomorrow."
Wan Yunting replied, "She's on a business trip to the United States and might be back in a while."
Hearing this, Wan Dongming said nothing further and then added, "By the way, I met Sister Han today!"
"Sister Han?"
Wan Yunting paused and looked at his second brother. Wan Dongming nodded, "Yes, she attended a charity event this afternoon, probably to solicit investments for the orphanage. She also mentioned you, saying you should visit the orphanage when you have time!"
Wan Yunting nodded and continued bathing Wan'er, "I'll go see it tomorrow afternoon when I have time."
Wan Dongming nodded and returned to his study to work.
After Wan Yunting finished bathing Wan'er, he coaxed her to sleep, telling her the story of Little Red Riding Hood for half an hour before finally lulling the little girl to sleep. He then went to shower. Fang Yanxi had called him via video call that night, and Wan Yunting stayed in his room, chatting with Fang Yanxi, who was far away in the United States, until midnight before going to bed...
The next morning, Wan Yunting woke up early and practiced martial arts in the courtyard. Before long, he saw Zheng Peihui get up. Upon seeing Wan Yunting practicing in the courtyard, her expression slightly faltered. She wanted to pretend not to see him, but Wan Yunting had already seen her and greeted her with a smile, "Good morning, Auntie."
"Ah, morning..."
Zheng Peihui turned back with an unnatural expression, giving Wan Yunting an awkward smile, "I'll go inside and make breakfast."
Wan Yunting smiled and nodded, ignoring Zheng Peihui, and continued practicing Xing Yi Quan. He couldn't help but think of Li Shuyun, wondering how his dual cultivation partner was doing.
Little did Wan Yunting know, today Li Shuyun's family was returning to their hometown in China from Singapore!
At eight o'clock, Zheng Peihui and Wang Chulin, mother and daughter, finished preparing breakfast. Wan Yunting, as usual, brought Wan'er downstairs, and they all had breakfast together. After eating, everyone went about their own business.
Wan Yunting drove to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department of Southern Hospital. Seeing that someone was already waiting in the lobby, he went directly to the second floor to his consulting room to receive patients. As he did, he saw Dai Qiuyue emerge from her consulting room. Her resentful gaze fixed fiercely on Wan Yunting, and she coldly said, "Why did you lie to me?"
"Lie to you?"
Wan Yunting was stunned and instantly remembered yesterday's matter of arranging a meeting between Dai Qiuyue and Jin Xiuwen. He chuckled and said, "Qiuyue, I didn't lie to you. Gu Yuanbai called me last night on short notice, asking me to a meeting at his home with Elder Jiang and others, which is why I couldn't make it for dinner."
"Then why did you ask him to go too?"
Dai Qiuyue thought back to last night's events, feeling very dissatisfied.
She had happily gone to the Kachi restaurant for the appointment, only to see Jin Xiuwen and not Wan Yunting. Dai Qiuyue immediately understood what had happened.
"It's not what you think. I was supposed to have dinner with Jin Xiuwen last night anyway. He said he wanted to pursue you, so I called you to join us. But then Elder Gu called me away for a meeting, and I didn't have time to notify you, which is why things turned out like this," Wan Yunting explained with a smile.
But Dai Qiuyue's pretty face was gloomy, and she didn't believe his words at all. Wan Yunting, staring into her resentful eyes, felt guilty and awkward. He chuckled and said, "Alright, I'll explain this to you later when I have time. I need to go in and see patients now."
With that, Wan Yunting quickly entered his consulting room, fearing that if Dai Qiuyue pressed him further, he would have to confess everything honestly.
Dai Qiuyue snorted coldly and turned to return to her own consulting room.
However, the man's actions yesterday had left her feeling deeply disappointed and hurt, believing that Wan Yunting had pushed her towards that Jin Xiuwen!
Yet, Wan Yunting completely failed to understand Dai Qiuyue's sincere feelings for him, which was why the incident of arranging her meeting with Jin Xiuwen last night had occurred...