Chapter Sixty

Chapter Sixty

Taking advantage of his wife's free time after she had just finished submitting her manuscript, Wen Mochuan organized a gathering on short notice.

Xie Mingfeng has been dating his girlfriend for two to three years, and their relationship has been stable. If everything goes as planned, they will eventually get married.

Wen Mochuan has met Xie Mingfeng's girlfriend, who is a doctor at the First Hospital. She completed her medical degree and master's program consecutively and was arranged into the hospital by her family after graduation. She is a top student, with a delicate appearance and a pleasant personality.

Wen Mochuan organized this gathering with the intention of introducing Xie Mingfeng's fiancée to his wife.

Given his close relationship with Xie Mingfeng, it would be natural for their families to interact once Xie Mingfeng gets married. Thus, it makes sense for them to meet in advance.

Wen Mochuan's personal motive was that since his wife had broken away from her past social circle and wanted to make new friends, it would be better for her to get to know the wives or fiancées of his close friends rather than strangers.

Xie Mingfeng's girlfriend, Yun Lan, has attended some business events with him. Wen Mochuan met her during one such event.

Privately, they have not formally met, but he has heard Xie Mingfeng mention her often.

Unlike Wen Mochuan, whose romantic history is simple and clean—having only truly been with his wife Jiang Yiyan—Xie Mingfeng has had a series of girlfriends since school days. However, he is not a playboy; each relationship was serious, but they ended due to incompatibility over time.

Yun Lan is the first girlfriend Xie Mingfeng has introduced to his friends. Wen Mochuan heard that they recently met each other's parents, indicating an impending engagement.

This is why Wen Mochuan wants his wife to meet Yun Lan. If Xie Mingfeng and Yun Lan's relationship were unstable and there was a chance of a breakup, Wen Mochuan would not introduce them. He does not want any awkwardness if the relationship ends and his wife becomes close friends with Xie Mingfeng's girlfriend.

Of course, Wen Mochuan would not act without consulting his wife first. He plans to discuss it with her before inviting Xie Mingfeng.

Jiang Yiyan has met Xie Mingfeng once at a class reunion and found him humorous and likable.

So when she heard about his engagement, she was genuinely happy for him.

"He's someone I've known since college, and we've always had a good relationship. They recently met each other's parents, and both sets of parents are pleased. They're likely to get engaged soon. This dinner is partly to introduce everyone and partly to congratulate them in advance."

Jiang Yiyan did not realize that Wen Mochuan had ulterior motives for organizing this gathering. She simply thought it was a normal dinner among friends.

Although she had decided to divorce Wen Mochuan, until it happens, she felt obligated to fulfill her duties as a wife.

"What kind of person is Xie Mingfeng's girlfriend? Should I bring a gift for our first meeting? She's a doctor... I wonder what she likes." The dual identity of a top medical student and a doctor made Jiang Yiyan feel a natural affinity towards her.

She has few friends in this world, so making a doctor friend would be beneficial.

Because she valued this meeting, Jiang Yiyan felt a bit nervous.

Seeing his wife's enthusiasm and anticipation for the meeting, Wen Mochuan was pleased.

"You don't need to prepare a gift," Wen Mochuan explained seriously. "I'll take care of it and present it on behalf of us as a couple."

Mentioning the word "couple" reminded Jiang Yiyan of their relationship.

In her heart, he has never been her husband. His frequent references to being a "husband" and mentioning "couple" often made her uncomfortable.

But what could Jiang Yiyan say? After all, she inhabited this body, and the man before her was its husband.

Feeling helpless, she almost blurted out the truth several times, but ultimately, reason prevailed, and she kept silent.

Such a significant matter should be discussed at a proper time.

Wen Mochuan had to go to work, while Jiang Yiyan took a break for a couple of days.

Once Wen Mochuan left, Jiang Yiyan collapsed onto the sofa, feeling utterly drained.

Early in the morning, Feng Ma took Meimei to a nearby park. After finishing the kitchen chores, Fang Fang noticed Jiang Yiyan lying motionless on the sofa and hurriedly approached her, "Sister, what's wrong?"

When Jiang Yiyan did not respond, Fang Fang gently nudged her, "Sister?"

"I'm alive," Jiang Yiyan said weakly. "Stop pushing me. I'm getting old and can't handle it."

"Oh, okay." Fang Fang withdrew her hand but still looked worried. "Why are you lying here motionless? If you're tired, go upstairs and rest properly."

"Bodily fatigue can be relieved with rest, but what about emotional exhaustion?" Jiang Yiyan could no longer hold back and began to reveal her true feelings to those around her.

But Fang Fang could not understand. In her eyes, Jiang Yiyan was one of the happiest women in the world. Although she used to argue with Mr. Wen, the atmosphere at home had improved significantly lately.

Previously, she never complained about being tired and always tried to attract Mr. Wen's attention. Now that he is more attentive and caring, why is she complaining?

"Sister, are you too busy with work lately? You seem exhausted every day since you started working. Maybe you should take a few days off and relax."

"Possibly." Jiang Yiyan suddenly sat up cross-legged, gazed at Fang Fang for a long moment, and then asked, "Fang Fang, you've been with us for two years now. Who do you feel closer to, me or Wen Mochuan?"

Fang Fang was startled. Did Sister Jiang suspect something between her and Mr. Wen?

She was innocent!

"Sister, of course I'm closer to you. Even my aunt is closer to you. We only interact with Mr. Wen regarding work. Why are you asking this?"

Jiang Yiyan realized she had confused her and laughed.

"That's not what I meant. Look how scared you are."

After a moment, she pulled Fang Fang closer. "You're right. I need to relax. Come, let's go for a spa treatment."

Thus, Jiang Yiyan dragged Fang Fang to a mid-range beauty salon for a full-body treatment. By the time they finished, it was nearly two in the afternoon.

It was too late to cook at home, so Jiang Yiyan treated Fang Fang to a meal outside.

During the meal, Jiang Yiyan asked Fang Fang about her future plans.

She was still young and could not be a maid forever.

Though the home service industry is promising and has a bright future, if there were better options, she still hoped that Fang Fang could choose another path.

Fang Fang, a girl from the countryside, only managed to attend a vocational school after finishing junior high due to her mediocre grades. Her family was somewhat patriarchal, and if it weren't for her aunt Feng Ma's support, Fang Fang would likely have married someone in the village right after junior high.

Feng Ma brought her out of the countryside and supported her through three years of schooling. Fang Fang studied photography at the vocational school, but even graduates with bachelor's degrees struggle to find jobs in this field, let alone someone from a vocational school.

Moreover, photography equipment is expensive, which she couldn't afford.

So after graduation, when Feng Ma saw that her employer was looking for a new nanny, she recommended Fang Fang. She thought that in a big city where everything is costly, one couldn't just sit around and deplete resources. No matter what job it was, it was best to start somewhere and move on to something more suitable later.

Jiang Yiyan and Fang Fang's relationship had deepened significantly over the past month, and today, after the spa and dinner, Fang Fang's trust and reliance on Jiang Yiyan grew even stronger.

Today, Fang Fang shared many heartfelt words with Jiang Yiyan, who felt a sense of empathy for the girl beside her.

"I see that your photography skills are quite good. I am currently in the process of starting my own business. If it works out, you can join me. If it doesn't, you're still young and will surely find other opportunities."

Fang Fang was deeply moved and immediately raised her glass. "Sis, you are my benefactor. You've been so kind to me."

Jiang Yiyan smiled. "That's because you are already great."

Their glasses gently clinked together, and they naturally began discussing their future work plans.

Fang Fang had managed the account on a certain book platform very well. Jiang Yiyan, with limited time, couldn't devote much energy to managing the account. However, running an account successfully requires tricks and strategies, not just luck.

And these tasks were all handled by Fang Fang.

In terms of managing social media accounts, Fang Fang had some innovative ideas. Jiang Yiyan knew less about this field than Fang Fang, so whenever Fang Fang discussed these matters with her, she listened attentively.

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After spending a day out with her friends, Jiang Yiyan felt much better.

Wen Mochuan also received a response from Xie Mingfeng, saying that Yun Lan was working the night shift today and would be off tomorrow. Thus, Wen Mochuan, after getting his wife's approval, set the dinner for the following evening at Shiweitian, the same place he had taken his wife before.

After confirming the time and location, Wen Mochuan sent the information to Xie Mingfeng.

Xie Mingfeng had no objections and promptly replied with a simple "Okay."

To welcome the esteemed guests, the owner Xu Qing personally came out to greet them.

Xu Qing, with a wide circle of friends, naturally knew Xie Mingfeng. After some friendly banter, Xu Qing quickly escorted Xie Mingfeng and Yun Lan to the reserved private room.

Xie Mingfeng and Yun Lan arrived first, and within a short while, Wen Mochuan and his wife also arrived.

They didn't bring their daughter Meimei tonight. Wen Mochuan had his own reasons; adult gatherings aren't ideal for children, and if Meimei were present, his wife's attention would inevitably be divided between her and the conversation. This would prevent her from fully engaging with Xie Mingfeng's girlfriend.

Wen Mochuan had his own calculations, but kept a poker face.

Jiang Yiyan did ask why he didn't bring Meimei along, and Wen Mochuan calmly replied, "It's a drinking event tonight, and bringing Meimei wouldn't be convenient."

Considering that friends have their own ways of interacting, she decided to go with the flow and didn't press further.

Xu Qing greeted them again, preemptively informing Wen Mochuan, "Young Master Xie has already arrived with his girlfriend." Then, with a hint of gossip, he asked Wen Mochuan, "This is the first time Young Master Xie has publicly introduced his girlfriend. Is marriage in the air?"

Wen Mochuan gave him a cold glance. "If we get married, you'll receive an invitation."

Xu Qing touched his nose, realizing he had overstepped, and didn't ask any more questions. Upon seeing Jiang Yiyan, he loudly greeted her, "Hello, Sister-in-Law!" The sudden exclamation startled Jiang Yiyan.