The next day.
Lin Jiancheng called Xia Weilan, asking her for more time.
"You may not recognize me, but Lin Yan still recognizes you as his elder sister," Lin Jiancheng said brazenly.
Xia Weilan agreed.
A week later, Lin Jiancheng sold the villa and moved in with Wei Hongmei to a shantytown.
In the shantytown, there were some of Wei Hongmei's former neighbors who knew her well. When they saw Wei Hongmei moving in with a man, they couldn't help asking:
"Hongmei, where's little Weilan? It's been 16 years. She should be in college by now, right?"
"Yeah, that girl was so well - behaved. We all liked her. When you used to set up your stall, she often squatted beside you and massaged your back."
Wei Hongmei blushed and quickly dismissed the inquisitive neighbors. She slammed the door shut.
There was only a fan in the room, not even an air - conditioner.
Wei Hongmei couldn't help saying, "Maybe I should sell those jewelry and get a better place."
"Sell them and send the money to Lin Yan. I haven't transferred his monthly living expenses yet," Lin Jiancheng said sternly.
"You're right. We can't let Lin Yan suffer at school," Wei Hongmei genuinely felt sorry for her younger son.
In Wei Hongmei's eyes, only her younger son was the apple of her eye, the one who would take care of her in old age.
"Don't tell him about our family situation. Let him focus on his studies," Lin Jiancheng added.
"Right, we can't tell him," Wei Hongmei agreed.
Suddenly, Lin Jiancheng stood up and was about to go out.
"Where are you going, dear?"
"I'm going to see if there are any business opportunities around here."
"But we don't have any capital. I'm familiar with this area. The only businesses here are street - stalls selling cheap stuff," Wei Hongmei said confidently as she used to be a part of this community.
"I still need to check out the situation," Lin Jiancheng said and left.
Wei Hongmei now had a plan. Even though she hadn't been back for 16 years, she still had good relationships with some of the old ladies here. She quickly went out to look for opportunities.
Meanwhile, on the campus of University A.
The news that Mo Beichen was coming to give a public lecture for the second time was spreading like wildfire among the students.
This time, Xia Weilan was directly invited to sit in the guest seats, right in the front row, making everyone envious.
"Do you understand?" Mo Beichen asked, looking straight at Xia Weilan.
Even when asking questions, he would direct them at Xia Weilan.
This made all the female students sigh. They felt like they were being force - fed with love stories.
After the class, Mo Beichen walked up to Xia Weilan and talked to her about some business matters to deepen her understanding.
"Actually, you're so busy. You don't have to accompany me deliberately. Ruili is here," Xia Weilan couldn't help saying.
"Ruili has something to do today. I'll accompany you all day. In the evening, I'll take you to a banquet," Mo Beichen said as he sat down with Xia Weilan on a stone bench.
Students passing by always couldn't help stealing glances at them.
"You'd better go back to the company first and pick me up in the evening," Xia Weilan said, pushing him gently.
If Mo Beichen really attended classes with her, he would definitely top the hot - search list.
"Okay, I'll pick you up this afternoon," Mo Beichen looked at his watch and stood up.
His 188 - centimeter - tall figure created a gust of wind. He looked so cool and capable.
After school in the afternoon, it was Xu Wei who came to pick her up.
"The president has something urgent to deal with. He asked me to pick you up first. He'll go directly to the villa," Xu Wei said respectfully.
Xia Weilan returned to the villa. Mo Beichen hadn't come back yet. As soon as Aunt Tian saw Xia Weilan, she took out the evening dress she had prepared.
"Madam, this is prepared by the sir. He asked you to change into it when you come back."
Xia Weilan obediently went back to the master bedroom and directly entered the bathroom.
Not long after, Xia Weilan walked down the stairs gracefully in a knee - length lavender mermaid evening dress.
Hearing the sound, Mo Beichen, who was already in the living room, looked up and showed a satisfied expression.
Mo Beichen was already dressed in a refined black suit. He gently raised his wrist to check the time and said to Xia Weilan, "We'll go to a dinner first and then to the banquet."
In a luxurious restaurant in the imperial capital, when Mo Beichen and Xia Weilan walked in, a couple was already waiting in the private room.
"Mr. Mo, Miss Xia," Mr. Feng stood up politely as soon as he saw them. There was a kind smile on his face.
After all, Mo Beichen was Mr. Feng's biggest business partner, and although Mr. Feng was an older man, he admired Mo Beichen very much.
"Mr. Feng, please sit down," Mo Beichen sat down opposite him.
The waiter handed the menu to Mo Beichen, and the Feng couple on the opposite side also started to order.
"What would you like to eat?" Mo Beichen asked Xia Weilan.
"I'd like something light. My stomach has been feeling uncomfortable lately," Xia Weilan said euphemistically, too embarrassed to say that she was on her period.
"Okay," Mo Beichen's eyes flickered, and he ordered all the foods that were good for the stomach. Even the drinks were warm.
"Mr. Mo, you two..." Mr. Feng, being a man of wide experience, immediately noticed something special between them.
"She's my woman," Mo Beichen said with a smile.
"Haha, Mr. Mo and Miss Xia are truly a perfect match. No wonder, no wonder," Mr. Feng immediately paid more attention to Xia Weilan.
It was well - known that Mo Beichen had always been a man of integrity. This was the first time he had formally introduced his girlfriend to someone.
"Miss Xia, our Feng family has business dealings with both the Mo and Xia families. You should come to our place more often when you're free. I'll have someone to talk to," Mrs. Feng said kindly.
After dinner, everyone went to the banquet hall together.
Mo Beichen brought Xia Weilan in. He introduced a few business partners to her and then was called away to greet others.
As soon as Mo Beichen left, Mrs. Feng immediately said to Xia Weilan, "Weilan, come on. I'll introduce some of my friends to you."
Mrs. Feng led Xia Weilan towards a few well - dressed and well - behaved socialites and introduced her:
"This is Miss Xia Weilan, the eldest daughter of the Xia family. She's my good friend."
The socialites had already seen Xia Weilan walking in hand - in - hand with Mo Beichen. Coupled with the strong recommendation of Mrs. Feng, the most famous socialite in the capital, they immediately became very friendly to Xia Weilan.
Mrs. Chen said, "I attended Miss Xia's welcome banquet. I thought Miss Xia was very amiable and pleasant to look at. Come on, let me toast you."
Mrs. Chen raised her glass of red wine. Just as Xia Weilan was about to pick up her glass, Mrs. Feng pressed her hand and said, "Weilan can't drink today. Come on, I'll get you a hot drink to warm your stomach."
The socialites immediately understood and said with a giggle, "I didn't expect Mrs. Feng to be so caring towards the little girl. Tsk tsk tsk, I'm going to get jealous."