The Prince's Beloved Little Wife

About an hour later, the bus, filled with everyone, slowly drove into the villa's spacious and elegant courtyard and finally came to a smooth stop. The doors opened gently, and the passengers, weary from their journey yet full of anticipation, disembarked one by one, breathing in the fresh air scented with flowers and grass. Chen Mengyao gently looked around at everyone and softly instructed, "Everyone, go back and rest for a bit. You must be tired from the long journey. We'll go out for dinner together later to relax. After dinner, we'll go straight to the auction house for the auction."

After speaking, Chen Mengyao turned and walked towards the driver's seat of the bus. She gently put the robotic driving assistant into her space, allowing it to recharge and rest peacefully, just in case. After doing all this, she was preparing to go with Ouyang Han to the orphanage director to talk to the new director about the orphanage's development when her cell phone suddenly rang in her pocket.

She took out her phone and saw it was a call from Manager Li of the jewelry store. On the other end, Manager Li's voice was filled with excitement and respect: "Ms. Chen, your visas have been processed smoothly, and you can come to pick them up anytime. Are you available now?" Hearing this, Chen Mengyao couldn't help but smile faintly. She nodded and said to the person on the other end of the line, "Yes, of course. Manager Li, thank you so much. We'll be right there."

After saying that, she turned to look at Ouyang Han beside her, her eyes sparkling with anticipation: "Yichen, we need to go to the jewelry store first. Manager Li said our visas have been processed, and we need to pick them up as soon as possible." Upon hearing this, Ouyang Han smiled slightly and nodded in agreement.

So, Chen Mengyao once again took out a luxurious yet understated sedan from her personal space. She gently opened the car door, gesturing for Ouyang Han to get in first, and then she herself got into the driver's seat. With the roar of the engine, the sedan sped out of the villa's gate like a cheetah ready to pounce, heading towards the jewelry store.

Outside the car window, skyscrapers stood like giants, their glass curtain walls refracting dazzling sunlight, showcasing the city's prosperity and bustle. The skyscrapers were gradually replaced by bustling streets, teeming with pedestrians and lined with shops, a vibrant and lively scene. Further on, the streets grew quieter, with fewer vehicles, shady trees, and a peaceful and serene landscape unfolded before our eyes. Finally, the car slowly came to a stop in front of a resplendent gold shop.

The store's facade was exquisitely designed, with its golden signboard gleaming in the sunlight. Inside the windows, all sorts of jewelry were displayed in an orderly fashion, sparkling alluringly under the lights, like stars fallen to earth, dazzling the eye.

Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Han entered the store hand in hand, immediately enveloped in a luxurious yet warm atmosphere. The soft lighting and elegant ambiance instantly transported them away from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. Manager Li, who had been waiting for some time, greeted them with a beaming smile and respectfully handed over the visa documents with both hands.

Chen Mengyao took the documents, carefully checked them, and after confirming that everyone's documents were complete and correct, expressed her sincere gratitude to Manager Li. Manager Li responded modestly, his eyes sparkling with pride and satisfaction. He took the opportunity to introduce the two to a batch of rare gemstones that had just arrived in the store. These gemstones were colorful, had a warm luster, and each one was dazzling.

Ouyang Han quietly admired the gemstones, his gaze deep and focused, occasionally nodding in praise, revealing his appreciation for these natural treasures. Chen Mengyao, however, was captivated by a unique sapphire. This sapphire, a deep blue, shone like the brightest star in the night sky, radiating a mesmerizing light. She gently touched the gem, as if she could feel its pulse. Under her touch, the gem seemed to respond to her emotions, emitting a soft glow, like a silent conversation.

Besides this sapphire, there were other eye-catching gems in the store. They were of various shapes and colors, each exuding its own unique charm. Chen Mengyao turned to look at Ouyang Han, and the two smiled at each other, their understanding unspoken.

They resolutely decided to purchase all the dazzling gems, planning to seek better sales channels in Dongling Kingdom. When Manager Li learned that their intention was to buy all the gems, he quickly and generously offered an unprecedented preferential price, revealing his eager expectation to establish a stable and long-term cooperative relationship with them.

Chen Mengyao was deeply gratified and once again expressed her sincere gratitude to Manager Li. After the transaction was completed, she carefully instructed Manager Li to inform her immediately if any even rarer gemstones came to light in the future. Manager Li readily agreed, a satisfied smile spreading across her face, a smile brimming with anticipation and joy for future cooperation.

After bidding farewell to the beaming Manager Li, Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Han got into the car hand in hand and drove to the Rainbow Bridge Orphanage. Inside, the two chatted amiably, their laughter and conversation blending into a cheerful melody. Ouyang Han carefully stored the carefully selected gems into his personal storage space. Then, he picked up his phone and expertly dialed the orphanage's former director's number. After the call connected, Ouyang Han warmly informed the former director that they were about to arrive and kindly requested that the former director arrange a meeting with the new director to discuss the orphanage's future development in detail.

Soon, Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Han's car drove into the gate of Rainbow Bridge Welfare Home. The welfare home was surrounded by green trees, with lush branches and leaves, and the environment was quiet and elegant. The air was filled with a faint fragrance of flowers, and the children's laughter was like heavenly music, echoing in the air and adding endless vitality to this place.

After getting out of the car, Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Han immediately saw the former dean and the new dean, Zhao Youze, waiting at the door. Both deans wore warm smiles, their eyes sparkling with anticipation. Chen Mengyao and Ouyang politely introduced themselves, then shook hands and chatted warmly with the former and new deans, exchanging words of warmth and care.

After a brief self-introduction, the former director enthusiastically led them on a tour of the orphanage's newly renovated areas. The children's living quarters were bright and spacious, with every detail reflecting the care and love shown to the children. The dining hall had also been expanded to accommodate more children at the same time, and the tables were laden with a variety of delicious dishes, their aromas filling the air.

The newly built playground equipment brought cheers and excitement to the children, with slides, swings, and rocking horses, each brimming with childlike fun and joy. The previously cleared-out courtyard has now been transformed into a vibrant vegetable garden, lush and green, where children can experience the joy of planting vegetables and appreciate the bounty of nature.

Chen Mengyao looked at all this with a satisfied smile. She expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the former director for his hard work and praised the changes for bringing a better living environment to the children. Afterwards, the group went to the director's office for an in-depth conversation.

In the spacious and bright office, Chen Mengyao once again explained her well-thought-out plan in detail to the newly appointed dean, Zhao Youze. Her eyes shone with determination and expectation, and her voice was gentle yet powerful.

She expressed her willingness to utilize her resources and channels to actively help promote the handicrafts carefully made by the children of the welfare home and sell them through various channels, so that these loving and creative works can be transformed into tangible income, thus adding a valuable source of revenue for the welfare home. She then proposed a practical solution: to open a dedicated bank account for the welfare home, so that the proceeds from the sale of handicrafts could be safely and conveniently deposited into it, ensuring that every penny is used effectively.

Moreover, Chen Mengyao harbors an even grander vision. She sincerely proposed to participate deeply in the orphanage's daily operations through equity investment, becoming an indispensable member of this big family. She promised to provide a stable monthly fund specifically for purchasing abundant materials needed for handicrafts and various vegetable seeds, creating more opportunities for the children to engage in hands-on practice.

When discussing the specific matter of growing vegetables, Chen Mengyao's tone became particularly serious and earnest. She emphasized that growing vegetables not only allows children to get close to nature and experience the wonder of life, but also enables them to learn valuable life skills and knowledge in the process of labor. Therefore, she especially hopes that the staff of the welfare home can personally guide the children in planting, from turning the soil and sowing seeds to watering and fertilizing, allowing the children to participate in every step, so that they can reap growth through their sweat and understand the true meaning of life in practice.

In addition, Chen Mengyao solemnly expressed her requirements for the quality of the orphanage staff. She hoped that all staff members would genuinely treat the children and give them love and patience. She demanded that the director immediately dismiss any staff member found abusing or lacking patience with the children, with zero tolerance. The new director, Zhao Youze, listened carefully to her opinions, expressed full understanding of her concerns, and promised to strictly control the quality of staff to ensure that every child can grow up healthily there.

After meticulously explaining all the details, Chen Mengyao and Zhao Youze politely added each other on WeChat and exchanged phone numbers for future communication and collaboration. Then, Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Han began arranging the next steps. She quickly and skillfully opened her phone, her fingers flying across the screen, searching for a highly reputable local hotel. After careful comparison and consideration, she decisively booked several elegantly decorated and spacious private rooms to accommodate their upcoming gathering.

Following this, Chen Mengyao meticulously sent WeChat messages to each driver, patiently instructing them to safely and orderly transport everyone from the villa to the hotel in batches. To ensure that every participant could easily find the dining location, she also specifically sent the hotel name and the name of the reserved private room to each driver. After receiving the messages, the drivers all expressed that they understood their tasks.

After carefully arranging for the driver, Chen Mengyao's face beamed with a sincere and warm smile as she earnestly invited the former and new deans to join her for the dinner, to share this rare and heartwarming time together. Deep within her heart, a thought quietly sprouted, as warm and hopeful as the rising sun.

She knew all too well that the orphanage's revenue generation was a formidable obstacle, a long-standing problem that had hindered its development. Therefore, she earnestly hoped to use this dinner opportunity to hear the valuable opinions of high-ranking, knowledgeable leaders like Emperor Mingsheng, as well as the wise princes and princesses. Perhaps they could offer more unique and effective solutions, bringing new hope for the orphanage's future.

When she learned that the two directors had gladly accepted her invitation to dinner, Chen Mengyao was filled with anticipation and joy. Seizing this rare opportunity, she sincerely explained her thoughts to the two directors, expressing her hope that the dinner would allow them to meet people who could contribute to the orphanage's future development, so that they could brainstorm ideas and jointly explore broader paths for the orphanage's future.

Upon hearing this, the two directors showed approving expressions and their eyes shone with anticipation. They both expressed that they cherished this opportunity to have a meal together and believed that everyone could freely express their opinions and work together to draw a brighter future for the orphanage.

With the decision made, Ouyang Han said softly to the two directors, "Directors, we can head to the hotel now." His voice was gentle yet firm, as soothing as a spring breeze. The two directors smiled and replied, "Alright!" Their faces beamed with joy and anticipation, as if they could already see a bright future for the orphanage.

Then, they turned to their staff and carefully instructed them to take good care of the children and ensure they could spend their time happily and safely in their absence. Once everything was arranged, the two directors followed Chen Mengyao and Ouyang Han to the vehicle that was already waiting quietly nearby.