After the divorce, I trained my dog, and the scumbag father and son knelt down at my door.

Zhang Xintong stood aside, silently cleaning up the mess.

"What...what...what happened?" The dormitory supervisor rushed over in disbelief.

Zhang Xintong turned around, her eyes red. "There was an accidental fire last night, and it burned this place down like this."

"Oh dear! How could this happen?" The dormitory supervisor sighed softly, her face also filled with worry.

She suffers from insomnia.

They all rely on sleeping pills to get a good night's sleep.

Last night, I was so excited about the huge sum of money that I took an extra sleeping pill in order to get a good night's sleep, which made me sleep very soundly.

She didn't even notice the commotion caused by the fire.

"By the way, why are you busy here all by yourself? Where's Niannian?" The dormitory teacher looked around but didn't see Yan Niannian, and was a little puzzled.

Because she knew better than anyone how much Yan Niannian cared about every single thing in the orphanage.

"she……"

Zhang Xintong's voice choked with sobs, "Principal Niannian perished in the fire and has already been taken away by the funeral home staff."

"What?" The dormitory supervisor covered her mouth and exclaimed in surprise, "You're not kidding me, are you?"

Zhang Xintong didn't say anything more.

She simply wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with her sleeve, her expression one of utter desolation.

Actually, Zhang Xintong wasn't trying to protect herself from the life skills teacher. It was something she and Yan Niannian had planned the night before, putting on a convincing act to mislead their hidden enemies.

The dormitory supervisor's expression became complicated.

There was both regret for Yan Niannian's untimely death and... relief for oneself.

Since the person in question is dead, her betrayal will no longer be exposed.

Even if it's exposed, no one will investigate.

very nice.

Just as I was secretly making plans, the dormitory supervisor's phone suddenly rang.

She glanced at it; it was Dong Yan calling.

Silently, she walked to the side, and the dormitory supervisor answered the phone.

The two spoke briefly.

In this way, Dong Yan got the answer she wanted and naturally hung up the phone with great joy.

She leaned back on the sofa, comfortably sipping the coffee the maid had handed her.

The common enemy is dead.

Now, her brief alliance with Xu Fei has completely collapsed.

Dong Yan narrowed her eyes thoughtfully.

Her future daughter-in-law in the Zhuo family could be any socialite, but it could never be Xu Fei.

We definitely need to be careful around her from now on.

The day after tomorrow is Xu Fei's birthday. Knowing her personality, she will definitely rush to her son's side.

After careful consideration, Dong Yan decided to call the group's core board of directors.

She wanted Zhuo Yuchen to go on a business trip for a few days first.

……

The business trip was planned in a bit of a rush, so the assistant placed the proposal in front of Zhuo Yuchen.

Zhuo Yuchen looked down and glanced at it from beginning to end.

He didn't say anything.

The assistant stood quietly to the side, waiting.

Just when he thought Zhuo Yuchen wouldn't agree to the business trip because of Yan Niannian, he heard a deep voice, "Book the tickets!"

"Yes, Mr. Zhuo."

The assistant left the office.

Then, Zhuo Yuchen got up and went to the French windows, lit a cigarette, and took two deep drags.

Enveloped in smoke, Zhuo Yuchen's sharply defined face became increasingly blurred.

but……

The caution in his eyes became even clearer.

That's right!

It was a strange feeling of being cautious, a feeling he thought he would never experience in his life.

Last night's abrupt confession must have startled Yan Niannian!

It must be.

The intense indifference and resistance in Yan Niannian's eyes made him feel very uncomfortable.

Perhaps... she needs time to accept it.

This business trip will give both of us a chance to cool off.

At the same time, I should also give her enough freedom.

So after thinking it over, Zhuo Yuchen decided to recall all the workers who had been sent to the orphanage for construction.

There's no rush.

Let's talk about it when he gets back.

Perhaps at that time... not only will the fire protection system make great progress, but he and Yan Niannian will also be able to reconcile and return to how they were before.

……

Zhuo Yuchen boarded the plane in the afternoon.

Xu Fei arrived at the Zhuo family's house during dinner time.

She was in a very good mood, dressed up in her finest clothes, and her every step exuded joy.

As Xu Fei entered the living room, she looked up and saw Dong Yan sitting on the sofa eating fruit after dinner.

Hearing footsteps, Dong Yan raised her eyelids and glanced at her. "They're here!"

"Yes, Aunt Dong!" Xu Fei sat on the sofa, happily took out the invitation, and handed it to Aunt Dong. "Later is my birthday, and there will be a birthday party at the hotel."

"I'd like to invite you and Yu Chen to join us for some fun."

Dong Yan reached out and took it.

He glanced at it casually and then placed the invitation on the coffee table.

She gave a half-smile, "I'll definitely go the day after tomorrow, but as for Yu Chen..."

After a pause, Dong Yan shifted her body, finding a more comfortable position, and a smile inexplicably deepened on her lips. "I'm afraid he won't be able to participate."

"Why... why?"

Xu Fei's smile froze.

It was her birthday, that's true, but the banquet was specially prepared for Zhuo Yuchen.

It would be even more perfect to bring her closer to him and then take the opportunity to create something.

If Zhuo Yuchen doesn't go, wouldn't his hopes be dashed?

"Yu Chen went on a business trip this afternoon."

"A business trip? Why would he be on a business trip at this crucial time?"

Xu Fei raised her voice slightly.

He looked completely incredulous.

Then, her gaze fell on Dong Yan's face, and when she took in the smug look on her face, Xu Fei's heart skipped a beat.

She suddenly understood everything.

Xu Fei clenched her fists tightly, gritted her teeth, and pressed him for an answer, word by word, "Dong Yan, it was all your doing. You were just keeping an eye on me and didn't want me to have much contact with Yu Chen."

"is not it?"

Dong Yan smiled.

She didn't say anything, but instead picked up the fruit from the plate and leisurely ate it.

Silence is equivalent to acquiescence.

Moreover, it was the most contemptuous form of acquiescence.

In other words, Dong Yan didn't take her seriously at all, and thought that even the most basic concealment was unnecessary.

Her fists clenched so tightly they cracked, Xu Fei's face was ashen, and she angrily questioned, "Dong Yan, you're so despicable, you're crossing the river and burning the bridge!"

"You treat me like this, aren't you afraid that Zhuo Yuchen will tell me about your alliance with me to deal with Yan Niannian?"

"You wouldn't!" Dong Yan smiled coldly, seemingly unfazed. "I'm Yu Chen's mother. Blood is thicker than water. Even if I did something to upset him, so what?"

"A mother and son can't hold a grudge overnight!"

“But you’re different.” Dong Yan’s voice turned colder, tinged with a strong threat. “Xu Fei, if my son sees through your true colors, whether he goes to jail or not is another matter.”

Do you think my son will still pay attention to you?

Ginger is always spicy after all.

Dong Yan could easily find Xu Fei's sore spots.