Chapter 344 – Your family’s plum blossom is lost again (21)
However, lately, Mu Ci had been going out more frequently at night, often disappearing without a trace. Yan Luzheng had looked into his situation but hadn’t dug too deep.
After all, the boy’s temperament was truly unpredictable. If he provoked a backlash, that would be troublesome.
“He has something to do and won’t be back for now,” Yan Luo blinked and said.
Yan Luzheng waved his hand dismissively. “Alright, as long as he doesn’t cause any trouble, we don’t need to bother with him.”
But despite his words, a different thought had already taken root in his mind.
Originally, Yan Luzheng had considered that if Mu Ci was obedient and easy to control, marrying Yan Luo to him wouldn’t be a bad idea. But if his personality was like this—combined with the fact that Yan Luo, due to her own circumstances, was almost entirely submissive to him—then that idea suddenly didn’t seem so wise.
As Yan Luzheng mulled over his thoughts, Yan Luo had already turned and gone to the kitchen. She took out a box of milk and, at the same time, thoughtfully brewed a cup of tea for Yan Luzheng and brought it over.
For the moment, Yan Luzheng set aside his calculations. Watching Yan Luo sit beside him, he casually chatted with her.
“Next month is your seventeenth birthday. I’m planning to hold a banquet to formally announce your status as the heir of the Yan family,” Yan Luzheng said, taking a sip of tea.
From the very beginning, he had planned to pass the Yan family down to Yan Luo. After all, his little princess was intelligent and far more capable than many heirs who had been groomed since childhood. This would also serve as a warning to those with ill intentions toward the Yan family—no matter how much they schemed, it would all be in vain. The Yan family was never within their reach.
“Huh?” The girl blinked in surprise, her eyes revealing a hint of reluctance.
It was clear that she wasn’t too keen on meeting those strangers.
However, Yan Luzheng’s gaze was serious as he looked at her and said earnestly, “After your seventeenth birthday, you will start handling the Yan family’s affairs. Luoluo, as the heir, you must be mentally prepared for this.”
“I understand, Grandpa,” she replied.
That night, Mu Ci once again returned home very late. The next morning, he still looked like he hadn’t gotten enough sleep.
As soon as they arrived at the classroom, they overheard a lively discussion.
The voices were a little noisy, but still clear enough to make out.
“Shishi, I heard that you were ranked first in your previous school? That’s amazing!”
“I have a friend from your old school, and she told me you’re basically a goddess of beauty and intelligence!”
“Speaking of grades, our top student here has always been Yan Luo. I wonder who’s actually better between you two? And with the monthly exams coming up soon, Shishi, are you okay with the transition?”
Yan Luo couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow. Then she heard Wang Shi’s voice.
“Mm-hmm, it’s no problem. Because of my family’s company, I’ve already self-studied university-level courses. As for who ranks first, there’s no need to worry about that, I’m very confident. But of course, we should all just do our best…”
Oh.
So, she was saying that rankings didn’t matter and everyone should just try their best, but her tone didn’t sound that way at all.
Standing at the classroom door, Yan Luo recalled yesterday’s events. Her lips curled slightly, and she glanced at Mu Ci, who seemed lost in thought.
“Hmph!” She snorted softly.
Mu Ci looked at her in confusion.