Country Love: My stepmother, Yang Xiaoyan, told me to tone it down.

"you are?"

"Dad, this is Xu Hui."

"Chen Yannan's boyfriend?"

Chen Mingxing looked him up and down; he was quite handsome and energetic.

He has a kind face, and his arms and neck don't have the tattoos typical of a burly Northeastern man.

He looks like a reliable and honest person.

"Hello there!"

Yang Xiaoyan walked over and took the initiative to shake hands.

"you are?"

Chen Mingxing was stunned.

Could this person be Xu Hui's mother?

She looks so young and beautiful.

She looks a bit older, but she takes very good care of herself; her skin is fair, and she still retains her charm.

"dad!!"

Chen Mingxing held Yang Xiaoyan's hand tightly, forgetting to let go, and Chen Yannan next to him raised her voice.

"Ah, sorry."

Chen Mingxing adjusted his glasses, looking embarrassed.

“My name is Yang Xiaoyan, and I am Xu Hui’s stepmother. Xiao Hui’s father passed away recently, and he is too busy with his company, so I came all the way from Shanghai to help him.”

Yang Xiaoyan explained briefly.

"Xiao Hui's father has passed away, what a pity!!"

Chen Mingxing appeared regretful, but inside he felt a surge of excitement.

Yang Xiaoyan is so young and beautiful, yet she's single.

It's worth noting that Chen Yannan lost her mother at a young age, and Chen Mingxing has always been single.

He has a crush on Yang Xiaoyan.

If Xu Hui and Chen Yannan are together, wouldn't that be a double blessing?

The more Chen Mingxing thought about it, the happier he became, and he almost burst out laughing.

"Dad, if there's anything you want to know, just ask."

Chen Yannan winked at her.

"Mr. Yang, when are you going back to Shanghai?"

"I'm not sure. The main problem is that Xiaohui Group has too much going on. Without me, he can't handle it all."

Yang Xiaoyan said.

Xu Hui thought disdainfully, "Do I need you?"

You're staying because you want to gain control of the group's finances, aren't you?

"I see. Ivory Mountain is not bad either. It has beautiful mountains, clear water, and even better people. It's a good place to live."

Chen Mingxing chimed in with a laugh.

"Mr. Yang, I heard you have a daughter?"

"Yes, she works in Shanghai. I'm thinking of having her come to Ivory Mountain in a while."

Yang Xiaoyan explained.

"It's great, the family is getting along well."

Chen Mingxing wanted to say that if there were another man, the family would be reunited, but he was too embarrassed to say it at their first meeting.

"Mr. Yang, do you have any knowledge of music? I am very good at playing instruments such as the guzheng, erhu, and violin."

"Mr. Chen has a wide range of interests."

Yang Xiaoyan said with a forced smile.

"Dad, weren't you mainly meeting with Xu Hui today? Why are you keeping asking about General Manager Yang?"

Chen Yannan was angry.

"I just got along well with Mr. Yang, so we chatted for a bit."

Chen Mingxing smiled.

The meal was simple, after all, Chen Yannan had invited Xu Hui and his mother over as part of an act.

After the meal, everyone went their separate ways.

Chen Mingxing followed them back to the orchard.

"Hey, Yannan, what are you doing to my luggage?"

Chen Mingxing was puzzled.

"Let me help you pack up. You've seen me, and you've seen Xu Hui. What reason do you have to stay here?"

Chen Yannan said.

Get Dad out of here quickly, otherwise everyone will be exhausted from playing along with her act.

"Oh, Yannan, what's the rush? Don't you want to see me that much?"

"Dad, why are you staying here instead of leaving?"

Chen Yannan asked anxiously.

"I... I just want to spend more time with you. I came all the way from Chongqing, what's wrong with me spending more time with you?"

"If you want to stay longer, wait until I go back to Chongqing for the Chinese New Year, then we can meet up, right?"

"Anyway, it won't work, Yannan. I've decided to stay in Ivory Mountain for a while. Besides, your relationship with Xu Hui isn't progressing much. I'll leave after you two get engaged."

Chen Mingxing said shamelessly.

"Dad, you're driving me crazy!"

Chen Yannan shook her head.

"Don't worry, I'm here. I'll pay for it myself. I won't eat or drink anything from you."

Chen Mingxing said wistfully, "I'm over forty years old, I should have my own pursuits."

What else do you want to pursue?

"This has nothing to do with you. Just focus on helping Xu Hui manage the orchard!"

Chen Mingxing left happily.

the next day.

A courier came to Shenhui Group to deliver flowers.

The recipient's name is Yang Xiaoyan.

"What's the matter?"

The finance office was next door, and Xu Hui intercepted it directly from the front.

Someone sent Yang Xiaoyan flowers; they must have been incredibly audacious.

"From now on, just send the flowers to me, and I'll pass them on to her!"

Thinking that Xu Hui was Yang Xiaoyan's son, the deliveryman thought there was no problem.

Who sent the flowers?

Xu Hui flipped through the bouquet and found a card inside.

Xiaoyan, ever since I first saw you, I haven't been able to sleep at night. You're there during the day, you're there at night, you're there when I open my eyes, and you're there when I close my eyes. This must be love at first sight!

The signatory's name was surprisingly Chen Mingxing.

"This old bastard, he's really pushing his luck!"

Xu Hui was furious.

Yang Xiaoyan was a woman Xu Hui couldn't even bear to taste.

We cannot allow outsiders to be contaminated.

Not even a letter, not even a glance.

Flowers and cards certainly cannot be given to Yang Xiaoyan.

soon.

Xu Hui had an idea and found some blank cards again.

It was written: