The little rose is so sweet and alluring, even the aloof CEO can't resist!

Madam Zhou, who had been expressionless, immediately smiled when she heard the news about her grandson: "Is it news about acquiring some company or starting some big project again?"

Lisa pouted: "This time it's not, it's an outrageous fabricated rumor."

Madam Zhou was taken aback and sat up straight: "What, a scandal? How outrageous is it?"

Could it be with some female celebrity?

As Lisa watched, she explained, “A female celebrity spread rumors online, saying that her stylist broke a diamond necklace called ‘Summit of the Iceberg’ and demanded compensation. Just when everyone was blaming the stylist, our company’s official Weibo account issued a statement saying that ‘Summit of the Iceberg’ was photographed by Vito in France three months ago, so the necklace the female celebrity had was fake.”

Madam Zhou was somewhat confused: "Is that so? So Ah Xu is asserting his status as the owner of the diamond, slapping that female celebrity in the face. How does that involve a scandal?"

Lisa: "It's not about that female celebrity, but rather the rumors circulating online about Ah-Xu and the stylist, saying they're a perfect match or something. Isn't that outrageous?"

Madam Zhou frowned: "Why is it so messy? Who is the stylist? Do you have a photo?"

Lisa showed her a photoshopped picture of the two of them in a pink bubble from the news: "Look at this, isn't it ridiculous?"

Mrs. Zhou put on her reading glasses, held the phone away from her eyes, and after a moment her eyes brightened slightly. She praised, "What a beautiful young lady. You know what, she and our Ah Xu look quite good together."

Lisa's face stiffened. Her intention was to create the impression that the stylist was annoying, but she hadn't expected it to backfire, making Old Madam Zhou approve of the woman's appearance instead. Really...

She said in a stiff voice, "But this woman looks very scheming, otherwise why would she have damaged someone's necklace..."

Madam Zhou: "Didn't you say that diamond was fake? The real one is with our Ah Xu."

Lisa: "Well... it's a diamond necklace too."

Grandma Zhou didn't focus on the diamonds, but clicked her tongue and said, "It's a pity, our Ah Xu already has a girlfriend. No matter how pretty this girl is, it's useless."

After saying that, he smiled and handed the phone back to Lisa, taking the opportunity to glance at her.

Lisa was taken aback. Did the old lady also know that Vito had a girlfriend?

She took the handkerchief from the waiting machine, her mind racing.

The old lady saw the stylist's photo but didn't connect it to Vito's girlfriend, probably because she didn't know that the stylist was his girlfriend.

Her eyes darted around slightly, and she pursed her lips before saying, "Actually, I don't know what Ah Xu's purpose was in bidding for this diamond necklace. If it weren't for this news, we wouldn't even know he bid for it. He wouldn't have a hobby of collecting diamond necklaces, would he? I've never heard of it."

Madam Zhou looked thoughtfully into the distance, then smiled and said, "A-Xu has his reasons for doing things, and whether or not he collects them is his own business."

Lisa laughed and said, "Then I'll go ask him later. If it's just for collection, I wonder if he'd be willing... to sell it to me?"

Old Madam Zhou glanced over, her eyes conveying a meaningful look.

Lisa explained, "What's the point of a man collecting diamond necklaces? I just think diamonds should be for women. Whether you wear them or not, owning such a precious diamond is a kind of enjoyment, isn't it?"

Madam Zhou said calmly, "Then go ahead and ask."

He slowly lay down, closed his eyes, and said no more.

Lisa bit her lip and gripped her phone tightly.

~

Liang Liangwei sat in the Hongqi sedan and felt like she had been driving for about half an hour. The speed of the car had become much faster and more stable. After waiting for a while, she slowly opened her eyes.

The taxi was traveling on a road with relatively few people.

The roadside trees on both sides are lush and green, neat and solemn, carrying a sense of solemnity and mystery.

She remained calm and showed no alarm at being brought to such a place.

Gradually, no more people or extra vehicles could be seen.

Gradually, you can occasionally see some military vehicles coming and going.

Shortly after, the car drove through a solemn gate, and the sentry at the gate saluted the car.

This is the military compound.

The car stopped in front of a courtyard.

The driver turned around and said, "Miss, the Commander is waiting for you inside."

Liang Liangwei nodded: "Thank you for your hard work."

"You're too kind, Miss."

Liang Liangwei: "I'll put my things in the car first, and then I'll trouble you to take me out later."

The driver paused for a moment, then said, "Oh, okay."

Liang Liangwei twitched her lips. Judging from his reaction, did he think she was going to stay here tonight and not leave?

She pushed open the car door and got out, looking up at the familiar yet unfamiliar building in front of her, somewhat stunned.

After being away for so long, I feel a little out of sorts when I come back.

It's the place I've lived in since I was a child.

She closed the car door and walked towards the gate. Because there were always patrolling guards and surveillance equipment, the gate was not locked in broad daylight, and she opened it with a push.

She entered the main house with practiced ease. The maid inside paused for a moment when she saw her, then smiled broadly: "Miss is back?"

Liang Liangwei nodded slightly and said calmly, "Where's my dad?"

The maid pointed upstairs: "The commander is in his study."

Liang Liangwei stood downstairs for a while, looking around the living room. The layout was almost unchanged; it was exactly the same as when she left.

She withdrew her gaze and stepped upstairs.

Upon reaching the second floor, I heard some conversation coming from the direction of the study, as they were my father's guests.

She went to her room, turned the doorknob, and went inside.

The room was just as clean as when she left, showing that someone regularly came in to clean it.

She walked to the table, put down her bag, and turned around to look at everything familiar in the room.

The bed was newly covered with bedding. She went over and touched it; it was soft and thick, with a purple pattern. Her aunt had helped her choose the style and color, and she quite liked it.

It seems they were prepared for her return; no wonder the driver was so surprised when she asked him to wait for her.

Everyone in the family probably thought she would stay tonight.

She smiled slightly, sat on the edge of the bed, and took out her phone to scroll through.

The news online is still the same: rumors are circulating about her and Yan Zhixu...

She was both amused and exasperated when she saw the photoshopped images created by netizens.

But she has to admit that many of them are actually quite beautiful, and she saved some of them.

I heard the sound of a door opening, footsteps, and then the low but clear voices of several people talking outside.

"Commander, please wait a moment. I've disturbed you today."

"Why don't you stay for dinner?"

"No, I have to get back..."

"Alright, then I won't keep you any longer. Let's talk another day."

"Farewell."

The sound of footsteps coming downstairs could be heard, gradually fading into the distance.

A moment later, there was a knock on her door. Her eyes flickered slightly, and she got up and went to open the door.

Outside the door stood her father, his face serious.

"came back?"