The bonfire party was held as usual the next day, but Xiao Yingxi seemed to be avoiding Ou Zhengyan intentionally and was not in high spirits all night.
During the bonfire party, Xiao Yingxi left for a while. She found a quiet place and called home. Although she was busy, she did not forget that today was her mommy's birthday.
The call was quickly connected, and Mo Yurou's brisk voice came from inside. She sounded like she was in a very good mood. Xiao Yingxi had not heard such a voice for a long time.
"Hey, Luoluo, how are you in Tongcheng?"
Mo Yurou's gentle voice of concern came from the phone. At this time, Mo Yurou had already put her phone on speakerphone and specifically placed it in front of Mas Nian.
When I heard Xiao Yingxi's voice for the first time after coming back, I was both excited and emotional. I wanted to call Xiao Yingxi's name directly, but I still held back after all.
At this time, Xiao Yingxi's voice came from the phone, just as gentle as in memory.
"Mommy, everything is fine with me. Today is your birthday. I can't go back to celebrate your birthday. I'm sorry, Mommy."
"Hi, it's okay, it's just a birthday. I received the gift you prepared for mommy. Luoluo is the most thoughtful and knows what mommy wants. Oh, by the way, when will you be back for the dinner next weekend?
Mommy will pick you up at the airport."
"Well, the time hasn't been decided yet. I'll let Mommy know as soon as I book the flight."
At this time, a man's voice came from the phone, interrupting Xiao Yingxi's words.
"Luoluo, why are you here? The children are looking for you everywhere. Gifts will be exchanged soon."
After Xiao Yingxi heard this, she immediately turned around and replied.
"I got it, brother Zhengyan, you go there first, I'll be back in a moment."
After saying that, Xiao Yingxi said to the phone.
"Mommy, the school is holding a bonfire party today, so I'll hang up first."
With that said, Xiao Yingxi was about to hang up the phone, but Xiao Yingze's voice came from the phone.
"Luoluo, was it Ou Zhengyan who spoke just now? Why is he in Tongcheng? You..."
"Second brother, don't think too much. Ou Zhengyan came over for something. It happened to be Christmas Eve, so we spent it together here. Okay, no more chatting. The children are still waiting for me. Happy birthday, Mommy."
After saying that, Xiao Yingxi hung up the phone and put her phone away. She looked towards the playground in the distance. A group of people were dancing happily around a bonfire. Ou Zhengyan was surrounded by a group of boys. She sighed softly.
, collected his emotions, and walked over.
"Teacher Luoluo is here, Teacher Luoluo is here, can we exchange gifts?"
Several children holding carefully prepared gifts saw Xiao Yingxi walking towards this side and shouted happily.
"Okay, everyone put the gifts here, we mark the numbers and then draw lots."
Ou Zhengyan and two other teachers arranged for the students to draw lots in an orderly manner. Seeing a group of children opening gifts in anticipation of a surprise, with innocent smiles on their faces, Xiao Yingxi's worries gradually dissipated.
"Luoluo, this is a gift prepared for you alone."
At this time, Ou Zhengyan came over with a beautifully packaged box.
When Xiao Yingxi saw this, she was a little hesitant. Everyone agreed to prepare a gift each and then broke up. Unexpectedly, Ou Zhengyan also prepared another gift.
Seeing that Xiao Yingxi didn't answer, Ou Zhengyan directly put it into Xiao Yingxi's hand and said.
"Don't be nervous, I don't mean anything else. I've prepared this gift a long time ago. It's not a valuable thing. It's just that the pen kept drying up when I came over to see you last time to grade your homework, so I picked it out for you.
One."
Hearing this, Xiao Yingxi breathed a sigh of relief, put away the gift, and then said to Ou Zhengyan.
"Thank you, but my gift is already there."
Xiao Yingxi pointed to the gifts piled up like a hill in the distance.
Ou Zhengyan shook his head and said.
"It's okay, as long as everyone is happy today."
Haotianju, after hanging up the phone, the atmosphere was a little different. Before, everyone was celebrating Mo Yurou's birthday, but now, because of the man's voice on the phone, Masnian's mood changed instantly.
"Si Nian, don't worry too much. Didn't Luo Luo say that? She has nothing to do with Ou Zhengyan, they are just partners."
Xiao Zichen was the first to walk to Masnian's side.
Masnian pretended to be calm and shook his head in defense.
"Dad, I'm fine."
"It's no wonder that it's okay. Brother, go and look in the mirror and see how ugly your face is. If you feel uncomfortable, just say it. As a family, we have nothing to hide."
Xiao Yingze didn't give Masnian any face, and directly tore off the mask that concealed his emotions. However, Masnian coughed a few times in embarrassment, and then sighed softly.
"This is all my own choice. I'm really fine. Today is my mother's birthday. Don't let me affect the atmosphere. Let's go. Don't we still have to cut the cake?"
Masnian felt bad. Although Xiao Yingxi said on the phone that she and Ou Zhengyan were fine, he seemed to lack the courage and determination he had a year ago.
Everyone also saw that Masnian didn't want to talk more about himself and Xiao Yingxi, so they changed the topic one after another. After a while, the villa was bustling again.
Ou Zhengyan stayed in Tongcheng for two days and went to the airport early on Christmas Day. Before leaving, he went to see Xiao Yingxi.
"Lolo, are you going to the dinner in Los Angeles next week?"
"Don't worry, I won't turn down the things I've decided to do. We'll see you in Los Angeles next Saturday."
Hearing this, Ou Zhengyan felt a little uncomfortable. Xiao Yingxi's avoidance of suspicion was already very obvious.
"Didn't you say you wanted to go back to Huacheng before?"
"It still doesn't work. It's New Year's Day next week. I plan to go home once. Please contact me when you get to Los Angeles."
Ou Zhengyan knew clearly that Xiao Yingxi had made her attitude clear, and he was afraid that he would have no chance at all. In the end, Ou Zhengyan left Tongcheng disappointed.
December 31st is the last day of the year, tomorrow is New Year's Day, and the next day is the day of the dinner.
It has been more than half a month since Masnian came back, and during this time he has spent almost all his time on rehabilitation.
Perhaps due to the company and encouragement of his family, his situation has obviously improved a lot recently, and with Mo Yurou's careful care, Masnian actually gained seven or eight pounds after being back for half a month, and his originally thin face looked dull.
A lot fuller.
Nowadays, Masnian basically does not need to rely on a wheelchair to travel. He can basically walk with a cane. However, after a long time, he still needs to take a break.
In order to pass the time these days, Masnian went to receive rehabilitation treatment in the morning, and in the afternoon he went to the group to help Xiao Zichen handle the company's business.
However, since Mas Nian used special passages, there were only a few people in the group who knew that Mas Nian was coming back, so it did not cause much disturbance.
On this day, Xiao Zichen planned to go home early. After all, tomorrow is the New Year, and today we agreed to get together as a family.
When Xiao Zichen packed his things and was about to go home with Masnian, Liu Mingyu walked in in a panic.
"Chairman, that Jiang Lan is here again."
When Liu Mingyu said this, Xiao Zichen's face suddenly darkened.
How long has it been since then? Why did this woman appear again?
"Where?"
"In the small conference room, I was afraid of causing a commotion, so I took the initiative and brought her in first."
Liu Mingyu stared at Xiao Zichen nervously. Xiao Zichen was silent for a moment, and finally sighed softly.
"Okay, let's meet her first and see what she wants to do?"
With that said, Xiao Zichen walked out of the office.
Just as he closed the door, Mas Nian came over to join him after get off work. When he saw his father and Uncle Liu coming out with solemn expressions, they walked forward.
"Dad, Uncle Liu, what happened?"
Xiao Zichen was slightly startled when he heard the sound. Neither of them noticed Masnian coming just now.
Xiao Zichen glanced at Liu Mingyu on the side and said something.
"You go over first, I'll be back in a moment."
Afterwards, Liu Mingyu left, and Xiao Zichen walked to Masnian, seeming to be thinking about something, and asked after a moment.
"Si Nian, do you still remember what happened when you were a child?"
Being asked this, Masnian was a little confused and asked.
"Dad, what do you mean?"
"It's about you three brothers and sisters. Do you still have any impression about Yingze?"
Xiao Zichen didn't want to say it at first, but Masnian was already here, and he probably wouldn't be able to live for long. What's more, he didn't know what Jiang Lan wanted to do this time. It would be better to find someone to discuss it, and Masnian was here with Xiao Zichen.
At heart, he is the calmest and most independent child among the three children.
Hearing his father's question, Masnian became even more confused. He glanced at the conference room where Liu Mingyu entered. When he came here just now, he passed by the conference room and saw an old lady sitting in it. He also
He was wondering what kind of important guest he was. Seeing his father's solemn expression at this time, he was afraid that things were not simple.
Then, Masnian nodded and said.
"Dad, I was almost ten years old back then. Although you didn't say anything about Yingze, I am sure that he was the same as me."
Hearing this, Xiao Zichen nodded, patted Masnian on the shoulder and said.
"You come with me to meet someone."
With that said, Xiao Zichen walked towards the conference room in the distance.