"I said, this is your family's business, it has nothing to do with me."
Hearing this, Chen Cai's heart suddenly jolted, and he quickly nodded and said, "Yes, yes, yes, this is my family's matter, but my son is immature and bullying is wrong. He should apologize to Mrs. Fang."
Fang Miaomiao was silent for a moment, and her eyes moved slightly before she said, "You shouldn't apologize to me."
Chen Cai paused. On the way, his assistant had already explained the whole story to him.
Although he was angry, deep down he didn't think his precious son had done anything wrong. But there was no way, this matter had to be resolved, so as soon as he arrived at the courtyard, he preemptively slapped Shen Jiani.
Then he apologized to Fang Miaomiao. This way, no matter how uncomfortable Fang Miaomiao was, she wouldn't fuss with them, and his company's stock wouldn't fall further.
But he had calculated everything, except for the fact that Fang Miaomiao didn't fall for this tactic at all.
"Mrs. Fang."
"Mr. Chen, I'll say it again, you are not apologizing to me." Fang Miaomiao's attitude was firm.
Chen Cai gritted his teeth. What he hated most was Fang Miaomiao's unyielding attitude. He was a CEO, and today he had to apologize to a child. If this got out, how could he maintain his reputation?
But similarly, he also understood that when under someone else's roof, one had to bow their head. Who told Chen Jiabao to not think before causing trouble.
An apology for the normal operation of the company.
Worth it.
Thinking of this, the uncomfortable feeling deep in Chen Cai's heart was suppressed.
He turned his head and stared fiercely at Chen Jiabao, who was already so scared he didn't dare to say anything, standing there like an idiot.
Useless, utterly useless. Look at what Shen Jiani had turned this child into.
After this matter was resolved, he would definitely reduce the number of times Shen Jiani and Chen Jiabao met.
"What are you standing there for? Get over here, damn it." Chen Cai roared at Chen Jiabao, full of disappointment.
Startled by the roar, Chen Jiabao trembled. He wanted to run, but he knew he couldn't. Grandma wasn't here, and no one could help him.
His father's cold eyes seemed to say that if he ran today, his father would beat him to death.
"Come here."
Chen Cai's roar not only echoed throughout the courtyard but also made passersby outside the courtyard stop and watch, wanting to see what was happening inside.
Chen Jiabao could no longer hold back, his eyes reddened, and he slowly walked towards Chen Cai step by step.
That movement further angered Chen Cai.
Chen Cai strode forward, grabbed Chen Jiabao's arm, and dragged him towards Wen Yan'an: "Apologize."
"I, I'm sorry..."
"Louder, are you not eating? Still dawdling, believe it or not, I'll kick you to death."
Chen Cai kicked Chen Jiabao's leg hard.
Chen Jiabao couldn't withstand the force, his legs bent, and he knelt on the ground, unable to control himself any longer and cried out, "I'm sorry, I was wrong."
Only then did Chen Cai nod with satisfaction, bowing his head subserviently to Wen Yan'an with a smile: "Young Master An'an, we were blind and foolish. It was my son's fault."
Wen Yan'an took a step back to the side, not accepting Chen Jiabao's kneeling: "Actually, it's not necessary."
"It should be, it should be. Chen Jiabao did something wrong, and he should be punished." Chen Cai rubbed his hands together, his tone becoming humble, "But can Young Master An'an, considering his young age and that he has already repented, ask Mr. Wen to be merciful and let us off the hook?"
Wen Yan'an looked up at Fang Miaomiao beside him. Fang Miaomiao just glanced at him and then averted her gaze.
"If I were not a member of the Wen family, would you still make Chen Jiabao apologize?"
Chen Cai's hand-rubbing motion paused, but he quickly reacted: "Young Master An'an, what are you saying? Chen Jiabao did something wrong, so he naturally has to apologize. How can he be reckless just because I'm rich?"
"Is that so?"
"Of course." Chen Cai didn't forget his main reason for coming, "Then, Young Master An'an, can you...?"
"I will tell Father, but I don't know what he will do next."
Hearing this, Chen Cai secretly breathed a sigh of relief: "Naturally, naturally. In any case, I still have to thank Young Master An'an. Uncle Chen will discipline him properly when we get back."
Chen Cai came as quickly as he left, but he brought a large group of people back with him.
Shen Jiani and the other two, plus Wang Qing and her daughter.
Fang Miaomiao was still wondering if Chen Cai's car could fit so many people.
After sending the group away, the atmosphere in the courtyard became noticeably more relaxed.
"Sister Miaomiao."
Fang Miaomiao put down the spoon in her hand and glanced at Fang Yanhuan: "If you don't know how to speak, don't speak. Otherwise, you'll appear brainless."
After speaking, Fang Miaomiao looked down and saw a peeled shrimp in her bowl, along with a gaze she couldn't ignore.
Fang Miaomiao raised an eyebrow slightly and gave Wen Yan'an a verbal reward: "Good job."
Wen Yan'an pursed his lips. Although he didn't speak, several peeled shrimp would occasionally appear in Fang Miaomiao's bowl later.
Cui Mantong looked on with envy.
Cui Yongsai helplessly had to peel shrimp and put them in Cui Mantong's bowl. Although they weren't as beautifully presented as An'an's, Cui Mantong still ate them with relish.
The friendly and harmonious atmosphere among the four made Fang Yanhuan, who was standing by, unable to insert herself into the conversation at all.
It was only when a staff member said the director was calling her that she moved away from the awkward situation.
"Director, you called me." Fang Yanhuan approached the filming studio, flattered.
In fact, the main reason she came to the variety show as this understanding older sister was that an inner voice told her that Chen Tianming had a script for an apocalyptic drama. As long as she was successfully chosen by Chen Tianming as the female lead, she could completely ascend to superstardom.
Therefore, she ignored her agent's opposition and participated in this variety show. She originally intended to make a presence and leave a good impression on the director, but she didn't expect Shen Jiani to ruin things.
"I want to talk to you about some things." Chen Tianming smiled slightly, then pointed to a wooden stool not far away, "Sit."
"Thank you, Director."
"Yanhuan, you and Miaomiao just now?"
Fang Yanhuan's smile faltered, and she lowered her head somewhat dejectedly: "We were switched at birth when we were children. We were only recognized a year ago. However, Sister Miaomiao doesn't seem to like me very much, and she ran away from home later."
"Director, the main reason I came to participate in this program is that I hope to spend more time with Sister Miaomiao, and I hope to counsel her, to see if Sister Miaomiao can agree to come home and stay for a few days. Our parents miss her very much."
Chen Tianming pondered in silence for a moment: "We'll discuss this later. Fang Miaomiao has indeed had a tough time. You, be more understanding."
Fang Yanhuan's smile faltered, but she quickly regained her composure: "I know, that's why I came to find Sister Miaomiao, hoping she can be magnanimous and go back to see her parents."
Chen Tianming talked with Fang Yanhuan for a while longer before nodding with satisfaction.
"Alright then, you can go down now."