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"Manager Zhang, what did you just say?"

The woman's expression suddenly became filled with fear and trepidation: "Yan, Mr. Yan..."

"Don't come to work starting tomorrow."

She suddenly opened her eyes wide, with an absurd expression on her face: "Mr. Yan, I have always done my job conscientiously. If you want to fire me, you must have a valid reason, right?"

"Although public and private should be distinguished, but you insult me ​​and my parents in front of me, do you think I should endure it?"

"But me, I'm obviously—"

She probably wanted to say that she was talking about Vito, but Yan Minglang did the same thing. Even if she explained, it sounded like sophistry.

"Needless to say," he waved his hand, "I don't want to see you, please leave."

The woman shook her lips in disbelief, and looked at Yan He'an and his wife for help, but the latter's face was not very good-looking, but no one paid attention to her.This scene made me believe even more that Yan Minglang has completely controlled the Yan family.

After offending Yan Minglang, this woman probably won't have a good future.

I thought it was a bit too much, but I didn't say anything.If she just mocks me, I can bear it.But she hurt Vito.Saying this in front of a child, hasn't she been a parent?Does she have no heart?Doesn't she know that children are the most sensitive, and malicious insults and slanders have a great possibility of affecting his life?

Even I understand the truth, how could such a social elite not know?

She just wanted to take this opportunity to win the favor of the chairman, and hurt a stranger just because of this reason.Such an adult, even if he looks good, his nature is too bad.

I knelt down to hug Vito, he looked at me sadly and asked, "Dad, did I do something wrong?"

My heart was hurting to death, I touched his head and told him: "No, you did nothing wrong. Isn't it normal for children to be lively and active? You were just joking with Dad, and you didn't disturb others , not to mention that this is not a formal occasion, it's just a garden party, and it's just for fun." My voice was so loud that everyone could hear it clearly.

"But that lady..."

"Vito, didn't you see that Uncle Yan punished her? So she did something wrong, right?"

Vito's eyes flickered, and he looked up at Yan Minglang.Yan Minglang nodded towards him.

He breathed a sigh of relief, his mouth flattened, and only then did he realize that he was wronged.

I was relieved to see him about to cry.He can feel aggrieved because he already understands that he has done nothing wrong.But he didn't cry in the end.

I smiled and said: "You have to know that the world of adults is very complicated. Most people are kind most of the time, but there are always people who do things that hurt others because of their own selfishness. You are still a child now. You don't understand, when you grow up, you will understand what Dad means. Vito, remember the lady just now, remember how he hurt you. Dad didn't make you hate her, but made you grow up On the way, always remind yourself not to become such an ugly adult, you know?"

Vito nodded: "I will, Dad, I will never be an adult who hurts others casually."

Yan Minglang looked at him with lowered eyes, and said, "If you have a strong heart, you won't be hurt. If you have a big heart, you won't hurt others."

"I see, Uncle Yan."

"Boss Yan is right!" Someone cheered.

"The foreign gentleman next to him is also very reasonable!"

"Ah, that, may I ask, sir, you are the Australian detective mystery novelist Mr. Shaw Kent, right?"

I was taken aback for a moment, I didn't expect that someone in country Z had read my novel.

I nodded, and the young girl screamed: "The photo on your profile is already very good-looking, but I am a hundred times more beautiful! I almost dare not recognize it," she said to her friend who fell beside her In his arms, "ah, I'm going to die, I'm so handsome."

"Who is he? Is he famous?"

"The "Secret of the Beauty Salon" I introduced you to read a few days ago was written by him!"

"Wow, no, that novel is too exciting."

I didn't expect that when I came to attend the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, it suddenly became my book club.Although there were not many people, there were more than a dozen or 20 people gathered around me to discuss the plot of the story and urged me to come out with a sequel.

These people are so enthusiastic, I have no time to care about them. When I came back to my senses, I found that Yan He'an and his wife, who I had thrown to Java, hadn't left yet.

They are looking at me with a very complicated look.

Vito stood between them and Yan Minglang, with a proud face, he gave me a thumbs up when he saw me look at him.

It makes Vito proud to have a father like me, I don't think there is anything in the world that makes me happier.

After chatting for more than half an hour, people finally dispersed and I walked up to them.

Yan Hean coughed and said, "Shaw, we were the ones who were rude just now."

I turned my head to look at him, his attitude changed so quickly, I was startled: "Excuse me, what did you call me just now?"

He looked embarrassed.

Su Meilan also had an awkward expression, and she tugged on his sleeve quietly.

Yan He'an coughed twice again: "Cough... Let Minglang take you back for dinner if you have time, let's chat."

"I--"

"It's getting late, let's go back, Vito can't stand it anymore." Yan Minglang interrupted me suddenly, as if he didn't want me to refuse.

I looked at him suspiciously, nodded to Yan He'an and his wife, and led Vito away.

They sent us all the way to the elevator, and the moment the elevator closed, I actually seemed to see that they were so...uh...reluctant?

what the hell.I must be mistaken.

Hong Yi and Hong Wu sent us to the car before leaving.

I thought about it all the way, but I didn't understand what happened to Yan He'an and his wife suddenly.It seems that nothing happened just now that deserves their change of attitude towards me, right?

I had no choice but to ask Yan Minglang, "What happened to your parents?"

"what happened?"

"Didn't they still have a bitter hatred against me before?"

"Isn't that good?" Yan Minglang looked at me from the rearview mirror and smiled, "Or are you a masochist who likes others to treat you badly?"

I frowned: "Fart!"

He rubbed his chin and said, "Speaking of which, I didn't treat you very well six years ago, but you fell in love with me." He glanced at me again, "Now..." He smiled wryly and shook his head. Shaking his head, he didn't continue, "And you said you are not a masochist?"

"I... what's wrong with me now?"

The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, a half-smile, but he didn't answer.

I always thought he was a bit weird, but I didn't dare to ask, I was afraid that I was overthinking, and if I asked, it would be self-defeating and expose what I was hiding.

In fact, I still feel a little guilty for hiding it from Yan Minglang, but it is much better than bearing the consequences of possibly losing Vito.

Actually, I didn't take what Yan He'an said seriously.Not to mention that they are full of malice towards me, it's because I don't want Vito to get in touch with them, and I don't want to take the initiative to meet them.

Nearly half a month later, country Z ushered in a week-long statutory holiday, and Yan Minglang decided to take Vito and me to Hong Kong.

It's just that I didn't expect that when I arrived at the airport, I saw Yan He'an and his wife who were already waiting.

I panicked, subconsciously hid Vito behind me, and looked at Yan Minglang.

"Are your parents going with you?" I didn't show my displeasure. Although I don't like them, I don't want to make it too obvious. After all, they are his parents, which is the minimum respect for a lover.

He was holding my hand, rubbing his thumb against my palm twice, as if to comfort him.

"Do you believe me?"

I nodded, I trust him, it's just that when Vito is involved in certain things, I always worry about gains and losses.

"Don't think too much about it, they just want to get along with you," he said.

I hesitated for a while, and he had brought me and Vito to his parents.

The two old men had seen us early and even stood up from their chairs to greet us.Lin Hao has already completed the formalities for us. After he handed over his documents and boarding passes to us, he went back first.

I was so preoccupied that I hugged Vito tightly beside me.

Su Meilan glanced at me, then looked at Vito, smiled and said, "Vito is very similar to you."

"……yes?"

She nodded, pointing her finger at her eyes: "The eyebrows and eyes are very similar to you."

I looked down at Vito, although I didn't think it was obvious, after all, my facial features were no longer Asian, but I was relieved.

They... didn't seem to notice anything.Then maybe Vito really isn't that much like Yan Minglang.

Because I let go of a big stone in my heart, I felt much more relaxed, and my speech became more comfortable.

Perhaps it was because Yan He'an and his wife really let go of their grievances towards me, and the conversation with them turned out to be extremely harmonious.I'm not the type who likes to fight with people. They talk kindly, and they talk about trivial things in life very humorously, which is quite different from the previous attitude.

The journey of almost four hours is not boring at all.

We also occasionally chat about Vito, mostly about his education.

In Australia, Vito's age has already entered school.Originally, I was already preparing to enroll him, but I was interrupted by the sudden plan to come to country Z. Even though Eric once said that he would help me take care of it, it was a one-year trip after all, and I couldn't leave Vito alone Australia.

Yan Hean said that most children in Country Z start school around the age of seven, and six years old is the minimum entry threshold, and asked me if I have any plans to let Vito study in Country Z.

Originally, I planned to bring Vito back to Australia after the matter with Xue Qing was completed, but now the relationship with Yan Minglang has stabilized, and I am actually considering whether to stay or not. Time, really happy.

So I said, I think about it.

When he said this, Yan Minglang raised his eyebrows slightly, his expression was a little surprised, but the corners of his mouth were raised.

In fact, although we haven’t talked about this topic before this, both I and he actually think that I will return to China after the incident here is over. It's something later.

Yan Minglang never influenced my thoughts, I know he respects me.

After all, Australia is where I grew up. Even though I wanted to integrate into the life of country Z six years ago and worked hard for a year, I couldn’t fit in after all. That period of time left a big shadow on me, so that even now and Yan Mingming lives well together, but I don't have the courage to stay here forever.

But there is more Vito in my life. Many times, when I make a decision, I have to consider Vito.He likes Country Z, Yan Minglang, the environment here, and the people around him.

I only hope that he can grow up healthy and happy. If country Z is where he belongs, then I can make all the concessions.

Probably, only Yan Minglang can give him the love he lacked in his growing up.And my own love is far from enough.