Chapter 419: Bringing Xiao Yanran to Meet the Elders!

But who could’ve expected that as soon as Xiao Gang got in touch with Mao Yangyang, she agreed right away.

After all, she had met Xiao Gang before.

However, just as Mao Hongping helped connect the two of them again, a new variable appeared: Mao Yan.

Mao Yan’s father used to work in construction. He’d always been working out of town, and Mao Yan had followed in his footsteps.

In the past two years, with the booming real estate business, their family struck gold.

Taking advantage of this success, they came back this year to build a new house and, of course, show off their newfound wealth in the village.

Mao Yan was twenty-eight this year.

He was an arrogant, cocky sort.

Since returning, he’d been loafing around the village every day—small leather satchel under his arm, thick gold chain around his neck, sunglasses perched on his face.

He’d strut through the village like some kind of big shot.

No one knew exactly when he’d taken a liking to Mao Yangyang, but ever since, he’d been relentlessly pestering her. He even tried sending gifts to her home, only to have Mao Zhuang return them all.

Neither Mao Zhuang nor Mao Yangyang had any favorable impression of him.

Just from his appearance, they could tell what kind of person he was.

Then, when Xiao Gang appeared in contrast, their opinion of him rose sharply.

Xiao Gang’s family was honest and upright—not at all like Mao Yan’s father, who, after getting rich, shamelessly kept a mistress outside.

That mistress incident had even led to his wife being driven out of the house.

With a father like that, how could the son turn out decent?

“That Xiao Gang… he’s really unlucky to have run into Mao Yan. To be honest, even I wouldn’t dare provoke that guy. Just the workers his father brought with him are enough to make the villagers wary.”

Mao Hongping explained everything in detail.

Wang Yun listened, brows slightly furrowed.

But in truth, this wasn’t anything too serious in his eyes.

From what she said, Mao Yan and his father were nothing more than petty bullies emboldened by money.

For people like that, they were the easiest kind to deal with.

“This time, if your TV crew can lend Xiao Gang a hand, it’d be great. After all, he’s technically a colleague of yours now.”

Mao Hongping was quite the smooth talker.

With just a few words, she’d elevated Xiao Gang to Wang Yun’s level, painting them as peers in the same industry.

“Of course. We’d be more than happy to help. Let’s just call it an extra special feature.” Wang Yun smiled.

“No, no. I’m not asking you to interfere in Xiao Gang’s matter. What I’m suggesting is to get Mao Yan on your show. Once he gets a taste of the limelight, he’ll lose interest in Yangyang.”

The moment Wang Yun heard this, he immediately understood.

As expected of someone older, always thinking a few steps ahead.

“No problem, Sister Ping. I’ll contact you once I’m there.”

After hanging up, Wang Yun felt quite satisfied.

That one phone call had saved him the trouble of digging for information. He now had the full picture.

Of course, there was no way he’d actually invite Mao Yan onto a program.

People like him were best handled by someone even nastier.

Once this was settled, it was already noon.

Coincidentally, Yanran had just woken up as well. She sent Wang Yun a string of messages, apologizing for sleeping so long.

Wang Yun patiently reassured her for a good ten minutes before finally heading out. He couldn’t help but sigh—women really could be troublesome sometimes.

Soon, he arrived at Xiao Yanran’s apartment complex.

Seeing her again, his heart skipped a beat—just like the first time.

“Sorry, did you wait long?”

Xiao Yanran was dressed casually today—white T-shirt, jeans, and a canvas bag slung over her shoulder.

She looked fresh, energetic, and absolutely radiant.

“If you keep saying things like that, I’m going to get mad.”

“Come on, let’s grab lunch first.”

Wang Yun opened the car door and ruffled her hair.

On the way, Xiao Yanran was noticeably nervous.

She insisted on treating Wang Yun to lunch, feeling guilty about the expensive gifts from the day before. Although she did wear the necklace and watch today, she couldn’t bear to use the handbag yet.

Listening to her, Wang Yun chuckled inwardly.

‘Silly girl, if only you knew that bag’s price doesn’t even come close to the necklace and watch you’re wearing.’

For lunch, Wang Yun purposely chose a modest restaurant.

After a satisfying meal, he took Yanran to the same mall they visited yesterday.

Every time Wang Yun stepped into a mall, his head would start spinning. He truly had no idea what to buy for Director Zhou and his wife. It didn’t help that every store seemed to know him by now.

Just walking past, the shop assistants would come rushing out, calling him “Young Master Wang.”

Even Wang Yun himself was getting embarrassed.

“Um, I’ve only just started working, so I don’t really have much extra money. I might not be able to afford anything too fancy. About Director Zhou’s wife, Sister-in-law…”

After browsing for a while, Yanran hesitantly brought it up.

Wang Yun had thought she simply hadn’t decided on what to buy, but now it was clear—she was worried about money.

“Come on, I know exactly what Sister-in-law likes.”

Without another word, Wang Yun turned to leave.

Noticing Yanran still standing there, frozen, he casually reached out and took her hand.

“Sister-in-law is into wellness. She loves bird’s nest. There’s a well-known bird’s nest store up ahead. Since you’re meeting my elders, of course, it’s my job to prepare the gifts.”