Zhan’s cry was interrupted by the sound of his phone ringing. He withdrew from Yibo’s arms and took out his phone to see that it was his grandmother.

Oh no, grandma must be worried I didn’t pick up Fei yet.

Zhan wiped the tears from his face and answered the phone. “Grandma-“

“Zhan, you get off work at five o’clock to pick up Fei. Now it’s past six o’clock. Why haven’t you brought her to see grandma?” Tingyu waited so long at home that she grew anxious. “Did you lie to grandma about bringing Fei here? Then grandma is going to pick her up from the Song’s’ place right now!”

“Grandma, I was delayed because I had to handle something that just came up. I’m already on my way to Jiyang’s house. Just wait at home obediently.” Zhan’s voice was a little hoarse from crying.

Tingyu naturally heard something wrong in his voice. “What’s wrong with you? Are you crying? Who is bullying you? Tell grandma. Grandma will help you.”

Zhan looked at Yibo, who stood beside him. “Grandma, I…..”

Yibo was glanced by Zhan, but he remained calm. He wasn’t afraid Zhan frankly telling grandmother about their relationship because then he would be able to easily become a part of their family.

“Nothing, grandma, I’ll hang up first. See you later.” Zhan hurriedly ended the call and gave Yibo a look.

“Why didn’t you tell grandma that you are with me.” Yibo raised his eyebrows, and his gaze was heavy, as if luring people into committing sins…

“Why tell?” Zhan asked a question in reply.

He had long known that I was his contract wife, why he didn’t make it clear to me?

In that case, I won’t get involved with him, let alone develop any feeling for him.

But now that I knew all of this meant that I must face our relationship objectively and calmly, including our contractual relationship, transactional marriage, and agreement to divorce after three years.

This was only a marriage in name. I would restrain myself until divorce.

“It doesn’t matter. We’ll still have opportunities to meet.” Yibo’s enthusiasm didn’t dampen. “Everyone will be understood once our parents meet.”

“Mr. Wang, I think you know the terms of the contract. Anyway, it’s just a transaction. Why make it so complicated? How is it going to end?” Zhan spoke vaguely, indicating that their marriage contract was about to expire and there was no need to make things so difficult.

“How to end it in the future is my business. Mrs. Wang doesn’t have to worry too much and just needs to leave everything to me. It is stated in the contract that Mrs. Wang needs to cooperate with Mr. Wang on some important occasions, such as cocktail parties or dinners.” Yibo also pointed out what the contract stated, completely “convincing” Zhan.

Zhan was indeed unable to refute and could only change the subject. “Now is not the time to talk about this matter. Now I am going to pick up Fei, otherwise my grandma will get angry.”

Zhan turned around to leave.

Yibo looked at his back. “I have already paid for this meal.”

“Mr. Wang doesn’t care about a little bit of money like this.”

Zhan did not turn his head back.

Yibo laughed and shook his head, and finally had no choice but to chase after Zhan in strides.

***

Just after Zhan walked out of the courtyard, Yibo had already caught up with him, and grabbed his hand. “Come with me.”

He took Zhan out of there and got in a Maserati.

Yibo personally drove out. “Address.”

“..?”

Zhan didn’t realize for a moment that it was Jiyang’s address. “Oh, in Yangtze.”

Yibo turned on the GPS and followed what the voice announced. His driving skills were very good that passengers felt stable even at fast speeds.

Soon after arriving, Zhan unfastened his seat belt. “You wait for me here. I will go in by myself. Jiyang doesn’t like strangers.”

Zhan actually didn’t want Yibo to go in and be seen by Jiyang, otherwise Jiyang would question him nonstop. Besides, it was someone with status like Wang Yibo, so Jiyang wouldn’t stop for a few days.

Zhan was really scared.

Yibo did not speak or move.

Seeing that he seemed to have no objection, Zhan got out of the car and entered along the stone path that was surrounded with bamboo.

***

Jiyang and Fei were playing outside, and they saw Zhan walking in at a glance.

“Mom.” Fei put down the ball and ran towards Zhan, jumping straight into his arms.

“Mom is taking you home to see grandma. We will never be separated again.” Zhan picked up Fei, choking slightly as he spoke.

“Mom, I had a good time at Uncle Jiyang’s place. Even God doesn’t have as much fun as I do.” Fei also felt Zhan’s self-blame wanted to comfort him, but what she said was true.

“Did you talk to grandma?” Jiyang walked over with the ball.

He wore casual sportswear, which was really rare.

“Well, grandma wanted me to pick up last night. She’s been pressing me a lot.” Zhan felt grateful to his grandma. Only grandma could accept him, even though he had a child without getting married. Grandma still loved him and even loved Fei.

“Grandma is more open-minded than your parents.” Jiyang twitched his lips. “If they make things difficult for you, call me at any time. Your best friend has more than enough room for you and your daughter to live in.”

“Yeah.” Zhan nodded.

“Everything is packed. I’ll have someone bring it out for you.” Jiyang asked someone to bring Fei’ panda luggage. “I will take you out.”

“No, it’s fine. Aren’t you afraid that you’ll be laughed at if you went out in sportswear?” Zhan looked at him red and white sportswear, using it as an excuse to stop Jiyang from going out.

Zhan didn’t want Jiyang to see Yibo waiting outside.

“Okay, I’ll let auntie send you off.” Jiyang thought about going out like this.

“No, it’s fine. I’ll handle it.” This voice belonged to Yibo, low and magnetic.

Jiyang had already looked over and saw Yibo, who was tall and upright, pass through a cluster of green bamboo and steadily head over. Under shades of light and shadow, the man appeared handsome.

Zhan’s heart trembled fiercely. What he was the most afraid of just happened!

“Handsome uncle!” Fei’ eyes lit up after seeing Yibo, and she struggled to get off Zhan.

Fei ran to Yibo like a happy Pomeranian and smiled brightly.

Yibo bends down slightly and caught Fei as she rushed towards him, lifting her whole body up. Fei chuckled, and her crisp laughter was as melodious as a wind chime…..

“Handsome uncle, why are you here?” Fei put her arms around Yibo’s neck habitually.

“I came to pick you up.” Yibo hugged her with one arm, using his other hand to scratch her nose while he gazed at her lovingly.

Jiyang was dumbfounded and put one hand on Zhan’s shoulder. “When did you and CEO Wang get together?”

“…”

Zhan frowned. What about getting together? “Can you not make it sound so bad?”

“He and Fei are also this close? How long has this affair been going on between you guys?” Jiyang asked with a thoughtful expression. “Fei’ father isn’t him, right?”

Although what Jiyang said was a question, a trace of panic still flashed across Zhan’s eyes. The trace of anxiety in his heart worsened.

“Are you mute or what? I guessed it right? They are really father and daughter?” Jiyang nudged Zhan with his elbow while his pupils gradually dilated and overflowed with surprise.

“How is it possible?” Zhan retorted anxiously but did not look at Jiyang as he felt guilty.

“If he really is Fei’ dad, then Zhan, you are a lucky boy…” Jiyang smiled cutely. “When the time comes, there will only be things you can’t imagine and nothing he can’t do.”

“I said no.” Zhan denied the truth again.

Until now, Zhan still couldn’t accept the reality that Yibo was his mysterious husband in his secret marriage. He felt it was unreal as a dream.

The man he contracted with in that absurd marriage happened to be Fei’ biological father.

Did the three of them being together now count as a family reunion?

Zhan laughed at himself and twitched the corners of his lips lightly, feeling that things were going to be bitter and difficult instead.

“Why do you say they are father and daughter? Didn’t you say that Fei looks like me? They don’t look alike.” Zhan always felt Fei looked more like him.

If Fei inherited more of Yibo’s genes, then she would definitely be a replica of Yibo. As long as whoever saw them wasn’t blind, they would be able to tell at a glance that the two were very similar.

And Zhan was thankful that Fei was like him(Zhan) instead of Yibo, otherwise Yibo would have guessed the result when he saw Fei.

“You can’t say they aren’t alike. It’s better to say that Fei and you are alike in appearance while Fei and CEO Wang are alike in character. I mean in terms of things we can’t see, like temperament, personality, and actions.” Jiyang felt this way when he saw Yibo and Fei together.

Was that the case?

Zhan observed Yibo and Fei. The way they laughed and the way they spoke was indeed alike. Plus, being related by blood is something very wonderful. Even if you don’t know that the other person is your relative, you still feel an invisible attraction and you would be kind toward each other.

Therefore, Yibo, who had always been cold and rarely smiled, didn’t mind anything else and would show the sincerest smile when he was in front of Fei.

“Nonsense.” Zhan denied Jiyang’s statement.

“I’m really not talking nonsense. See for yourself.” Jiyang raised his delicate eyebrow.

“Grandma is waiting anxiously at home. I won’t talk nonsense with you. Let’s go.” Zhan pulled the little panda luggage and waved at Jiyang.

Jiyang could only wave at him.

***

Yibo put Fei in the Maserati’s back seat, and then put the luggage in Zhan’s hand into the trunk of the car.

He sat in the driver’s seat, fastened on his seat belt, and started the car.

“Handsome uncle, you came when I thought about you. Do you think there’s telepathy between us?” Fei wondered while playing with her panda doll.

“Yes.” Yibo said softly. “So uncle flew over from Beijing to see you as soon as he finished work. Are you touched?”

“Handsome uncle, you are so kind to me. I think I have fallen in love with you, but our age is so different, your parents won’t let us be together… will definitely separate us.” Fei wasn’t touched but was very touched – so touched she already turned her back on her favourite Kim Taehyung.

“…”

Zhan’s eyes widen, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

She really made a good use of the idiom!

She was Yibo’s biological daughter. How could she marry him?

“Fei, Uncle Wang is already married. You are so young, so you aren’t suitable.” Zhan could only explain this way, wanting to get rid of Fei’ strange idea.

“True, handsome uncle is already married. We can only be together in the next life if we want.” Fei pouted slightly as disappointment filling up in her innocent eyes.

“There is no need to wait until the next life. We can be together in this life, but as relatives.” Yibo looked up at Fei’s pink face through the rear-view mirror.

“As relatives?”

Zhan’s heart tightened and looked up to meet Yibo’s gaze in the rear-view mirror.

Zhan gritted his teeth slightly. Was he going to tell Fei the fact that they are husband and wife?

But Zhan didn’t want to Fei to know about it and didn’t want Fei to rely more and more on Yibo. He was afraid that one day, the story of Fei’ birth would be revealed. Afterward, he would face cruel choices and was even more afraid that Fei would like Yibo more and give up her mother.

The more Zhan thought about it, the more frightened Zhan felt and the more he trembled!

Zhan frowned anxiously and gestured with his eyes, pleading Yibo not to say it.

Yibo retracted his gaze, looked forward, and asked Fei. “Fei, do you want me to be your relative? That way we won’t be separated for a lifetime. My parents won’t separate us either.”

“My mother and I are the only ones in the family. It would be great if handsome uncle can become my father.” Fei small face was a little nervous from the excitement she felt.

Sure enough, Fei still wanted a father and yearned to be surrounded by fatherly love. Yibo’s appearance also made her feel paternal love to a certain extent and filled the longing in her heart.

It was destined that she would fall in love with Yibo because he was her biological father.

“Fei…” Zhan opened his mouth but didn’t know how to say it to child.

“Mom, I don’t mean to want someone to replace Dad. Dad is in our hearts and we love him. I am very happy when I’m with handsome uncle. Plus, when I grow up and marry brother Taehyung, he can help me take care of you. I can rest assured that there is someone to take care of you.” Fei explained, afraid that Zhan would be sad. “Mom, dad already became a star, and he also hopes that someone can replace him and take care of us. I think handsome uncle is an angel who dad found.”

Zhan’s eyes were slightly moist. The child’s father was right in front of her, but he couldn’t speak the truth.

Was this too cruel for a child who longed for paternal love?

“Fei, actually Uncle Wang…—“

“Fei, in fact, your mother has already agreed to let me take care of you.” Yibo interrupted Zhan, not wanting Zhan to say anything that would hurt the child’s heart.

Yibo knew that after Zhan knew that he was his nominal husband, Zhan was still unwilling to face reality. He also knew that Zhan was not at ease because of this marriage and even showed more anxiety.

He was afraid that Zhan anxiety would affect the child.

Although the child was young and sensible, she was more sensitive and fragile.

“Mom, is that true? what handsome uncle say the truth? He’s not lying to me?” Fei grabbed Zhan’s hand and looked up, wanting to get confirmation.

“Of course.” Yibo took the initiative and answered.

“Mom?” Fei still persisted in getting an answer from Zhan.

She and Zhan had been dependent on each other for many years. Mom was her only one. This feeling couldn’t be replaced by anyone.

“Mom knows you are kind, but I hope Fei can give mom some time to think about this matter. This is also something between us two adults. We will discuss it carefully before telling you our decision, okay?” Zhan held her daughter’s little hand in her palm and spoke gently and softly.

There were some things he didn’t want to say in front of Fei. Fei liked Yibo so much, so he was afraid of making Fei sad.

“Yeah.” Fei nodded happily. “Then mom, will my great grandmother like me? Who else in the family besides great grandmother?”

“Great grandma is a very loving elder, and of course she likes Fei. Otherwise, why would she be anxious to have me take you home?” Zhan’s fingertips tapped the tip of his daughter’s pretty nose. “In addition there are grandma and grandpa at home.”

“Then will they like me?”

“They…” Zhan was thinking of how to word her response in order not to harm the child.

“Everyone likes Fei. How could they not like Fei? You need to have confidence in yourself.” Yibo encouraged Fei. “Look, you have won my heart too. What else is there to worry about? Uncle doesn’t come to like people very easily.”

“Yes, I’m very well-behaved and cute. Grandpa and grandma will like me.” Fei was confident.

She leaned her small body against Zhan and cuddled her mother.

Zhan stretched out his hand to encircle Fei’s small body, lowered his head, and looked at Fei in his arms. Fei also looked up at her mother. The two looked at each other and smiled knowingly.

Yibo looked at the warm and beautiful scene at the back, and surprisingly, his heart felt warmth and was moved.

He also wanted to have a happy family, a lovely daughter, and a gentle wife. Yibo, who had never thought that marriage would become his life goal, really hoped it would come true at this moment.