But... things did not go as hoped.
"Did you sign the contract for Ye Tuantuan with Gu Yunting?" Ye Wan, filled with anger, looked displeasedly at the man beside her.
Ling Che flinched and weakly replied, "You know I can't resist Tuantuan's requests."
"You indulge her in her recklessness. What kind of place is Gu Group? Such a huge company, what kind of contract are you letting her sign? If it goes wrong and she loses money, selling her wouldn't even cover the compensation." Ye Wan was truly angry at her daughter's impulsiveness.
"It won't happen, we have money, it's not that bad," Ling Che quickly explained, hoping Ye Wan would calm down. He gripped the steering wheel tightly, frightened.
"..."
Ye Wan knew that Ling Che doted on Tuantuan. No matter how she acted out, he would indulge her. His kindness to their daughter moved her deeply. However, today's matter involved Gu Yunting, and she simply couldn't remain calm.
Fortunately, her reason prevailed. She told herself to be quiet and calm down first, not to speak while angry, as it could easily hurt someone.
Frankly, Ling Che was exceptionally good to her and Ye Tuantuan, doting on them both.
Ling Che, like a child who had done wrong, watched her nervously, afraid she might get too upset. He meekly said, "Why don't you scold me instead? Don't keep it bottled up and make yourself sick."
Hearing his words, Ye Wan suddenly felt all her anger dissipate. She couldn't help but laugh at him. "Fine, no next time."
"Okay, okay, I promise there won't be a next time. You know your daughter, even if I didn't help her, she'd come up with some crazy idea to sign it. I just feared she'd do something even more outrageous, so I rushed to help. With me watching over her, it won't lead to any major disaster," Ling Che explained hastily.
"Thank you for your trouble." Ye Wan knew it wasn't fair to blame Ling Che like this.
"If you think I've had trouble, make me your specialty dish. I miss your cooking so much, it's truly delicious, I love it," Ling Che seized the opportunity to press his advantage.
Shortly after Ye Wan recovered her health, she started cooking for everyone. Her cooking was indeed amazing. He clearly remembered gaining twenty pounds in just one month! If he hadn't been vigilant and immediately started exercising to lose weight, he'd probably be two hundred pounds now.
Later, as Ye Wan became busier, she had fewer opportunities to cook, and he gradually lost weight. However, he was still much heavier than before. Now, she only cooked on holidays.
Therefore, he truly missed her cooking.
"Alright, I'll make it for you. How about braised pork belly? Your favorite," Ye Wan said with a smile. Ling Che had gained so much weight precisely because he loved braised pork belly so much; it was the dish that made him gain weight the most.
But he just loved eating it, never tiring of it.
"It's a deal! I want a whole pot! Nobody is allowed to snatch it from me!" Ling Che said happily.
...
Qian Xiaoguo noticed Mian Mian's absentmindedness. After class, she pulled Jiang Mianmian to a secluded spot and asked, "What's wrong? You were fine yesterday, why are you so listless today, like a chicken with the plague?"
Qian Xiaoguo knew her best friend too well. She was rarely like this, and with her mother back, she shouldn't be. Something must have happened.
"Your description is spot on! What could be wrong with me? My mother is back, my parents are both by my side, I have no regrets in my life!" Mianmian said with a smile.