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Tan Yan smiled without speaking.
Zheng Mengni turned back, her round, bright black eyes sparkling and clear, with a gentle blink that sent ripples of enchanting light dancing across her gaze. She had just offended him; she hadn’t told her fiancé that she was going out alone. Moreover, he thought she was traveling by herself.
Tan Yan pondered, "You don’t want him to come."
Zheng Mengni quickly nodded, bringing up the highly persuasive Zheng Yicheng as a shield. Recently, due to certain matters, her father forbade her from getting too close to him. So, she hesitated.
Wei Jingxi knew about her background. She didn’t want him to know what she was doing. It was about her future, about important matters.
Tan Yan’s thin lips pressed together, showing no sign of emotion. "It seems you should be aware that he will soon no longer be your fiancé."
Zheng Mengni fell silent. She lowered her head, her solitary figure appearing somewhat pitiful.
"I'm sorry; I thought you understood this was merely a business marriage. Although it’s cruel, I believe it’s necessary for you. A product that has lost its original value no longer qualifies."
After a brief pause, he lowered his gaze. "Your father is doing this for your own good. The Wei family has already changed; if you marry into it, Wei Jingxi won’t be able to protect you."
Zheng Mengni looked up in confusion. "Then… if I lose my value, will I also lose my eligibility for the marriage?"
"If I am not Zheng Yicheng's daughter…"
Tan Yan seemed surprised by her words and shook his head dismissively. "No."
He reassured her gently, "As long as you are Zheng Mengni, you will never lose your value."
He wanted only her.
Zheng Mengni forced a smile. "Mm."
The entrance of the Henghai Welfare Institute was bustling with activity.
On tiptoes, stretching their necks, they eagerly awaited the arrival of the important figure. The director! He, he...
The chubby boy sniffled and repeated "he" dozens of times without finishing his sentence. Wang Xia smiled and turned her gaze back to continue chatting with the volunteers.
Taking a bus? But I remember there’s no direct bus service.
Qin Yue said, "The principal arranged for a chartered bus to bring us here."
She was a sophomore from Tianhe High School, volunteering at the welfare institute as part of a school-organized social practice program, accompanied by a group of over ten students from her school.
Wang Xia smiled, "So that’s how it is. You’ve really worked hard."
Qin Yue shook her head, "It’s not hard at all. By the way, Director, who else are you waiting for?"
Mentioning Tan Yan made the director lively.
"Have you seen the news? He was the one who donated to several towns before."
"Oh? It’s actually him."
Qin Yue recalled that their school library was donated by the Tan Family. She had the fortune to see Tan Yan once during a lecture.
Being nearsighted and sitting in the last row, she couldn’t see what he looked like at all. She only remembered his voice being exceptionally pleasant, like a broadcaster on television, with very standard Mandarin.
As the topic became more engaging, the atmosphere grew increasingly lively.
In Qin Yue's simple and unadorned eyes shone unabashed admiration and reverence for Tan Yan.
In a corner, Xia Shu was picking at the small beads on her clothes, looking up at Qin Yue intently.
Her fingers hurt from picking, yet she showed no reaction.
When Tan Yan was mentioned, Qin Yue covered her mouth and bent over laughing.
Xia Shu finally managed to pull off all the decorations from her clothes. Clenching a small handful in her hand, she threw them forward with force; colorful beads scattered everywhere, rolling by Qin Yue's feet.
It was quite an unsightly laugh.
A fleeting shadow crossed Xia Shu's eyes as she continued to maintain her foolish expression, staring wide-eyed at Wang Xia as if unaware of what had just happened.
Wang Xia glanced apologetically at Qin Yue. "I’m really sorry; you know how things are in our institute. Please don’t take it out on the kids."
Qin Yue waved her hand generously, "It's fine, Dean."
She followed Wang Xia to stand in front of Xia Shu, curiously staring at the dirty girl. Xia Shu was covered in mud, having rolled around on the ground countless times in the rain.
Wang Xia squatted down and asked, "Shu Shu, what happened? Did you not eat enough at lunch? Are you hungry again?"
Xia Shu tilted her head and replied, "I'm so hungry! I want to eat!"
Wang Xia looked troubled. "But I can't leave right now. Shu Shu, how about you wait a bit? I'll take you to see if there's something to eat later."
Xia Shu remained silent for a moment, then pouted and pointed with her dirty hand, "I want her! She can stay with me!" As she spoke, she grabbed Qin Yue's white coat with her muddy hands, leaving a glaring stain.
Wang Xia quickly reached out to pull her away. "Shu Shu, let go."
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