Waking up.
Wen Yan'an was sitting by the head of the bed, holding a book as usual.
"An'an, good morning."
"Good morning, Mom." Wen Yan'an closed the book and looked at Fang Miaomiao, saying, "Dad is making breakfast in the kitchen, Yangchun noodles."
"That's great, your dad is really capable," Fang Miaomiao praised.
"Hmph, An'an is also very capable, okay?"
"Yes, yes, our An'an is also very capable, reading so many books at such a young age." Fang Miaomiao continued to praise generously, "How was your video call with Xixi last night?"
"It was good. Her parents have been coming home right after work lately because of this incident." Wen Yan'an was a little confused. Didn't every child's parents come home after work?
Seeing his confusion, Fang Miaomiao beckoned him over, "What are you thinking about?"
"Mom, I'm a little confused. Even after watching videos and reading information, I don't understand." Wen Yan'an said, thinking of Xixi's excited look last night, and said puzzledly.
Fang Miaomiao hugged Wen Yan'an, "Tell me, Mom will enlighten you."
"Why do some families argue, and Dad just lies on the sofa playing with his phone when he gets home?"
Fang Miaomiao: Oh dear, how should I explain this?
"Hmm?"
Fang Miaomiao blinked, "How should I put this, An'an, do you like your current dad or Xixi's parents more?"
"My own parents."
"Then why are you still bothered?"
Wen Yan'an opened his mouth suspiciously, "Mom."
"Ahem, well, your mom just woke up, and her brain isn't working properly. How about you go ask your dad?"
"Okay." Wen Yan'an nodded obediently, "Mom, do you want to get up and wash up?"
"Yes, go ahead. Your dad is knowledgeable, he knows more than I do."
"What do you mean I'm knowledgeable?" Wen Zhiyan stood at the door and asked with a smile.
"Dad."
Wen Zhiyan strode forward, "Little friend Wen Yan'an, remember to close the door after entering our bedroom, okay?"
"I'm sorry, Dad, I forgot just now."
"Just remember next time. It's not a good habit. What if you don't close the main door and a bad person gets in, right?"
Wen Yan'an nodded heavily.
"Take An'an to eat, I'll wash up first."
"Okay, hurry up."
"What's wrong?"
"My mother has been discharged from the hospital and said there will be a banquet at the Imperial Garden."
Although their relationship with the Imperial Garden is currently in a state of extreme tension, they still have to make an appearance at such an event.
"Okay."
Fang Miaomiao said, and quickly got out of bed.
When she finished washing up and came out, she saw a man and a child talking in the living room.
"Mom."
"Why aren't you eating breakfast?"
"We were waiting for you."
Wen Yan'an's voice was a little soft, which made Fang Miaomiao's heart melt.
"I'll bring the noodles out."
"An'an, what were you and Dad talking about?"
"Dad said every family has its own troubles, and not every family is the same. He also said not to learn from bad examples. For instance, if I don't like parents who just lie on the sofa playing with their phones after work, I should take them as a warning and not become like them."
Fang Miaomiao rubbed Wen Yan'an's head, "Come on, let's eat."
After breakfast.
Wen Yan'an returned to his bedroom and watched TV with Xixi via video call.
Fang Miaomiao shook her head with a wry smile and tidied up the kitchen with Wen Zhiyan, then lay lazily on the sofa and posted on Weibo.
Tonight's episode featured her appearance, and she wanted to promote it in conjunction with the broadcast.
Although it was a small-budget web series, the production was good, and coupled with the existing fan base of the IP, it had achieved good viewership.
After posting a few Weibo posts, Fang Miaomiao interacted with her fans in the comments.
"Miaomiao, how about you and An'an don't go to the banquet tonight?" Wen Zhiyan said after much deliberation, "I have a bad feeling about it."
"But have you considered that even if we are at the apartment, we might not be safe?" Fang Miaomiao spread her hands, blinked her eyes innocently, and said, "What if that person splits their forces?"
One group guarding the Imperial Garden, and another team guarding the Mingshan Apartment.
Wen Zhiyan: "..."
This statement was strangely reasonable. If those people were determined to get An'an and Miaomiao, nowhere would be safe.
"So, I still think we need to lure the snake out of its hole," Fang Miaomiao stated her idea, "We'll go to the Imperial Garden, and you hide An'an. Let those people catch me."
"No."
"Wen Zhiyan," Fang Miaomiao's tone became serious, "This is the best way."
She didn't think much of it before, but now she increasingly disliked staying in this place. It was clearly the fault of those people, so why should they be timid and hide at home? Seeing the concern of her fans online made her feel suffocated.
If they could never find evidence against those people, did that mean they could never go out and do what they wanted for the rest of their lives?
An'an was very well-behaved. He knew there were bad people outside, so he couldn't play with other children like them on his way to and from school.
She could sense the disappointment in An'an's eyes. He was sensible, so he didn't say anything.
But, what wrong did An'an do? What wrong did she and Wen Zhiyan, or those children, do?
Just because there was no direct evidence and the real base couldn't be found, they couldn't arrest people, why?
Wen Zhiyan hugged her tightly, "I'm sorry, it's my fault."
Fang Miaomiao shook her head, "It's not your fault."
"Wen Zhiyan, listen to me, okay? I believe you. You will definitely find me."
Wen Zhiyan hugged Fang Miaomiao, his body trembling, and refused to speak.
Fang Miaomiao also remained silent, letting Wen Zhiyan hold her quietly.
They didn't notice Wen Yan'an's bedroom door slowly closing.
"An'an, what were you listening to just now?"
Wen Yan'an glanced at Xixi on the video screen, "Nothing, I was watching my parents hug."
"Wow, your parents have such a good relationship," Xixi pouted. Her parents never hugged, and they didn't talk at dinner, not like a couple at all.
"Xixi, how is your injury healing?"
Xixi nodded heavily, "My head doesn't hurt anymore, but Dad won't let me go to school, saying it's not safe outside."
Wen Yan'an paused while preparing his things, then quickly recovered, "It's okay. This will be over soon, and then we can go to school together."
"Okay."
Wen Yan'an hung up the phone, took out a small camera from his drawer, and placed an inconspicuous hidden locator on himself.
Hmph, he was a big kid now. He wanted to protect his mother. He couldn't let his mother take risks alone for him.