Chapter 36: Showing Off
The night was like a thick, heavy curtain drawn down. The air was muggy, and the fine breeze carried in the hot air was of no use, only making people more irritable.
But even in the pitch-black night, the metropolis of Yuncheng was still as bright as day. Neon lights flickered, traffic flowed like a river, and the night markets on the streets were just beginning. The noisy crowd, mixed with the honking of cars, could instantly pull a person into the world of mortals.
However, for a well-insulated luxury car, the noise outside could not penetrate inside.
The driver glanced at Mr. Fei, who was dressed in a suit in the back, and hesitated to speak. They had been here for a while, and he didn’t know what Mr. Fei was planning to do.
Fei Zhiyan’s fingers tapped lightly on his knee, waiting patiently and quietly. The merman’s powerful spiritual power allowed him to accurately sense any corner of this street without even going out. This included the blood-sucking vine that was quietly lurking in the alley.
I knew Fei Jing wouldn’t be so well-behaved, Fei Zhiyan’s brow furrowed slightly, but he did not stop the blood-sucking vine’s actions.
That woman, Wen Yuan, also deserved a lesson. He didn’t know how she had managed to break into the villa area and do something as stupid as directly snatching a child. Fei Zhiyan even suspected that the other person might not have had some kind of opportunity, but had had her brain dug out, which was why she was mentally unstable.
But Fei Zhiyan had no shortage of patience, especially when the spiritual mark he had once placed appeared. His indifferent expression did not change at all.
That girl named Yingying had indeed started to make contact with Wen Yuan.
Fei Zhiyan listened quietly to their conversation. He was clearly the center of their discussion, but his expression showed no emotion, a picture of detached indifference.
It wasn’t until Wen Yuan said, “Who are you? Why do you know that Nuonuo was born to me?!” that Fei Zhiyan’s fingers, which were tapping on his knee, stopped. His eyes, in the unlit night, looked even darker and colder.
Is Nuonuo really Wen Yuan’s child?
Fei Zhiyan tilted his head slightly, his gaze directed towards Wen Yuan’s location outside the car window, as if his sight had passed through an entire street and stream of traffic to see the two who were in a standoff.
Yingying was startled by the ferocious expression on Wen Yuan’s face. She subconsciously took a step back, clenched her fists, and only after a long while did she answer, “Yes, I know Fei Nuo was born to you and Fei Zhiyan by accident. I not only know this, but I also know more. How about it? Do you want to cooperate with us?”
Yingying and Dan Ran had never given up on the path of seducing the villain. Although everyone else thought the two were love-struck, it was undeniable that they all hoped Yingying could successfully conquer Fei Zhiyan. After all, in that case, they could resolve the future crisis without a single soldier.
Unfortunately, both of them had failed and had to hide to avoid Fei Jing’s blood-sucking vine, living a rather miserable life. So, they could not miss this opportunity with Wen Yuan!
Wen Yuan’s gaze was cold as she looked at the girl in front of her. Her eyes narrowed, and in an instant, she had figured out many things. This girl clearly knew something and had even accurately found her. At this thought, Wen Yuan’s heart skipped a beat.
Could it be that I’m not the only one who has been reborn in this world?!
Otherwise, there was no way to explain the other’s strange behavior, as if she were systematically trying to latch onto a powerful figure, as if she knew that Fei Zhiyan would destroy this world in the future.
The superior attitude Wen Yuan had shown after her rebirth was shattered in that instant. The golden finger she was so proud of seemed to have become gray and worthless under the blow of this girl who had appeared out of nowhere.
Wen Yuan’s throat couldn’t help but tighten. She looked at the girl, her eyes growing even colder. “I won’t cooperate with you. You can forget about it.”
No matter what, at least she still had her son, Fei Nuo. Wen Yuan comforted herself. This was the only life-saving straw she could hold onto.
Yingying didn’t expect that even after revealing so much, this woman would still be so stupid and refuse to budge. She couldn’t help but curse, “Are you stupid? Your identity is so suitable for getting close to Fei Zhiyan! Fei Nuo is your and Fei Zhiyan’s biological child. He will definitely give you the green light!”
But Wen Yuan’s expression remained unmoved, even showing a hint of pity for this girl. Only someone who has never really interacted with Fei Zhiyan could say such naive and innocent words.
With a cold snort, Wen Yuan said, “Excuse me,” and shook off Yingying’s hand, which was trying to grab her arm, and walked towards the pharmacy next to her. She was very weak now and had no energy to argue with this girl. She urgently needed to replenish some glucose to regain her strength.
Inside the car.
Fei Zhiyan’s eyes were dark and unreadable. Amidst the sound of the driver restarting the engine, he instructed his secretary, “Go and check all of Wen Yuan’s travel records from two years ago. See if there are any days that overlap with mine, and send them to me as soon as possible.”
The merman race had a strong memory, so Fei Zhiyan would definitely not remember incorrectly. He and Wen Yuan had had no interaction or contact at all, let alone have a child with her.
Although he knew it was impossible, Nuonuo’s soft, fair little face suddenly popped into Fei Zhiyan’s mind. He would ask for a hug in his milky voice, cling to his neck like a little sticky thing and not let go…
Past scenes flashed quickly through Fei Zhiyan’s mind. He closed his eyes again and gently pressed his temples.
Undeniably, when he heard Wen Yuan say that Nuonuo was his son, his first reaction was not doubt, but nervousness.
If Nuonuo really is my child…
Once he had this thought, it was as if a small bud that had been buried deep in his heart for a long time had suddenly broken through the surface, rapidly growing and climbing, densely winding around every part of his heart, making it impossible for Fei Zhiyan to ignore.
He had never thought in this direction before, but once someone pointed it out, Fei Zhiyan couldn’t help but start to fill in the various suspicious points he had previously overlooked. For example, the affection Nuonuo had shown him from the very beginning. Even after he learned to speak, he had called him “Papa,” not any other name.
Worry makes one muddled. Fei Zhiyan’s usually suspicious nature was completely useless in this matter. Instead, looking at the lights flashing by outside the car window, he suddenly said to the driver in front, “Uncle Zhou, when your son first learned to speak, did he also call you ‘Papa’ first?”
Hearing Mr. Fei’s words, the driver, Uncle Zhou, laughed heartily. “Of course. That boy is very clingy to me. His mother passed away early, so he’s been clinging to me since he was a child. It’s only now that he’s older that it’s gotten a little better.”
Hearing this, Fei Zhiyan also nodded. “That’s true. Nuonuo won’t sleep by himself at night if he can’t see me.”
His usually cold features, when he said this, actually revealed a hint of helplessness, and his silver-rimmed glasses couldn’t hide the gentleness in his eyes.
This subtle showing off made the driver feel for a moment as if he were seeing those “daddy bloggers” on his social media feed, who would secretly reveal how cute and clingy their children were every day… But, the driver peeked at the refined and cold Fei Zhiyan in the rearview mirror and thought, A person like Mr. Fei wouldn’t be like that, right?
“Nuonuo is also very cute. Last time I drove to the villa, he even handed me water, haha. He’s really very considerate.”
It was also a hot day. The driver had been delayed on the road and was late. Nuonuo, who was waiting for the driver with his brother, saw the sweat on the uncle’s face and even held up his little water bottle, saying he wanted to treat the uncle to a drink.
At this thought, the driver’s heart also softened. He sighed and lamented that he was indeed someone else’s child, much more well-behaved than his own mischievous son who would tear the house down.
Hearing the driver’s praise, Fei Zhiyan slowly leaned back in his seat, propped his chin on his hand, and his lips curled up slightly. “It’s alright. I thought all children were this well-behaved. Isn’t Uncle Zhou’s son like that?” Fei Zhiyan said, his tone tinged with a hint of almost imperceptible surprise.
Fei Zhiyan, who wasn’t even sure if Nuonuo was really his son, had already learned to boast in a self-deprecating manner without being taught.
Hearing Fei Zhiyan’s words, the driver, Uncle Zhou, inexplicably smelled a strong scent of “green tea” spreading in the car…
Damn, so it’s true that even people in the highest positions can’t escape the curse of showing off their children!
The driver suddenly understood this point and felt completely numb.
Forcing a smile, the driver agreed. “Haha, my little rascal can’t compare to Nuonuo. Nuonuo’s consideration clearly comes from you.”
The driver, who didn’t even know what he was saying, had a stiff fake smile. If it weren’t for this high-paying job, he probably wouldn’t have been able to make it up.
Nuonuo was a considerate little angel, that was true, but Mr. Fei… just looking at his cold face, no fool would think he was a considerate person.
But the “considerate” Mr. Fei was praised to the point of being completely comfortable. And the thought that Nuonuo was his child even made Wen Yuan’s annoying face seem a lot more pleasant for the time being.
“Perhaps. Nuonuo does take after me. It’s almost the end of the month. You can go to the secretary and get an extra bonus.”
Uncle Zhou’s eyes widened. “!!”
“Thank you, boss!”
Uncle Zhou was stunned by this sudden consideration and his face flushed with excitement.
The car stopped in the courtyard in front of the villa. The headlights flashed twice, and in the light, Fei Zhiyan saw a little dumpling sitting on the steps with his face in his hands, waiting for him to come back.
Seeing his papa get out of the car, Nuonuo’s eyes lit up with joy, and he ran over to hug his papa’s leg. “Papa is back, ya!”
Fei Zhiyan’s leg was hit by a soft little dumpling, and a smile also appeared in his eyes.
Reaching out to pick up Nuonuo, Fei Zhiyan bounced his little bottom and asked softly, “Why are you still outside so late? Why aren’t you sleeping?”
Nuonuo rubbed his little face against his papa’s chin and whined clingily. “I… I don’t wanna sweep.”
Auntie Wu, who had been waiting with him for his papa to come back, tattled on him. “Mr. Fei, Nuonuo is afraid to sleep alone. He insisted on waiting for you to come back.”
Having his little secret exposed, Nuonuo blushed and shyly buried his face in his papa’s neck. “No, ya.”
Nuonuo, who was so shy he was almost hiding himself, still tried to argue in a small voice.
Unfortunately, Fei Zhiyan knew him too well. He just let out a soft laugh and carried the little dumpling, who smelled fresh after his bath, upstairs to sleep.
Auntie Wu watched Mr. Fei’s retreating back, and for some reason, she felt that Mr. Fei seemed particularly gentle today.
