Perhaps guessing the reason for her hesitation, He Changbai said, "I can promise you that I will never allow personal matters to interfere with the business between your uncle and me."
Hearing this, Rong Ci asked, "Are you sure?"
"I am sure."
Rong Ci knew that her uncle's company was currently in a difficult position.
She hesitated for a moment before saying, "Fine."
"Contact me whenever you have time, and I will arrange the meeting."
Rong Ci replied, "Alright."
Having said his piece, He Changbai looked at her black hair, which had become somewhat disheveled in the cold wind. "The wind is cold tonight; head inside."
Rong Ci paused when she heard those words.
They were identical to what Feng Tingshen had said to her moments ago.
She nodded without saying anything else and got into her car.
He Changbai didn't move.
As the car passed him, Rong Ci nodded to him through the window as a parting greeting, then stepped on the gas and left.
Only after watching her car disappear into the distance did He Changbai get into his own vehicle and drive away.
Rong Ci returned to the Rong residence.
Old Madame Rong and the couple, Rong Changsheng and his wife, were still awake, though the siblings Rong Xun and Rong Yunhe had already gone upstairs to rest.
When they saw her return, Old Madame Rong and the others looked over simultaneously. It was clear they had been waiting specifically for her.
"You're back?" Old Madame Rong asked.
"Yes."
Seeing the old lady reach out to her, Rong Ci set down her bag and went to sit beside her.
Old Madame Rong took her hand and asked, "Ci, are you planning to finally let go of Feng Tingshen?"
Her attitude toward Feng Tingshen today was too stark a contrast compared to the past. It would have been difficult not to notice.
"Yes," Rong Ci said. "We are preparing for a divorce."
The old lady smiled upon hearing this. "Good, good. A divorce is for the best."
But her brow soon furrowed again. "Xinxin is very attached to him right now, and he has truly treated her well over the past two years. He probably won't give you custody of Xinxin, which means..."
Rong Ci didn't want custody of Feng Jingxin.
However, she didn't voice that thought yet. She simply said, "I know. I'll discuss it properly with him. It's late; everyone should get some rest."
Old Madame Rong and the others went to rest, but Rong Ci could not.
Because Nan Zhizhi and Yu Moxun had discussed many things on the way back, Rong Ci found a list of project tasks sent by Yu Moxun waiting for her when she returned to her room. He had added a note: Requested by the teacher. Must be completed before six tomorrow morning.
Rong Ci set her bag aside, took a sip of water, and replied: Understood.
Without even removing her makeup or taking a shower, she opened her laptop and immediately got to work.
She finally finished and sent the organized content at past four in the morning.
Yu Moxun was also swamped, but he was nearly finished as well. He sent another message: The teacher wants us to go to his place before nine.
Rong Ci: Alright.
They didn't chat much. After closing her computer, Rong Ci went into the bathroom to remove her makeup and shower.
By the time she was done, it was already past five in the morning. She set an alarm for eight o'clock before turning off the lights and climbing into bed.
The next day, she felt weak and sluggish when the alarm woke her, yet she didn't dare delay. She crawled out of bed immediately and went to the washroom to freshen up.
When she came downstairs, her spirits were low. Old Madame Rong said with concern, "Why didn't you sleep a bit longer?"
"I have to go to my teacher's place."
The old lady knew that Nan Zhizhi was strict with his students. She only said, "I'm not comfortable with you driving in this state. Let the driver take you."
Rong Ci replied, "Alright."
Once they arrived at Nan Zhizhi's villa, the three of themteacher and studentswent straight into the study and buried themselves in work.
It wasn't until noon, when it was time for lunch, that they finally had a moment to breathe.
Suddenly, Rong Ci's phone rang.
It was a message from Chu Zilan, asking if she wanted to go skiing in the afternoon.
Rong Ci sent a voice reply: "I have things to take care of today, so I won't be going. You go ahead."
Chu Zilan: "Alright then."
In the afternoon, while Rong Ci was out of the study to get some water, Chu Zilan sent her more messages.
This time, it was several photos.
The people in the photos were Feng Tingshen, Lin Wu, Feng Jingxin, He Changbai, and Dandan.
Chu Zilan followed up with a text: "My friends and I were in such a good mood skiing, but I didn't expect to run into them. What an absolute eyesore!"
Rong Ci only tapped on the first photo. After confirming it was them, she didn't open the rest.
Seeing the messages, she calmly replied with a voice note: "Have a good time and just ignore them."
Chu Zilan quickly sent back a voice message: "We probably won't leave until tonight. Are you sure you don't want to come?"
Rong Ci: "No, I'm busy over here."
Chu Zilan: "Alright."
Rong Ci put her phone away, picked up her glass, and re-entered the study.
They stayed busy like that for the entire day.
When evening arrived, Yu Moxun stretched and said to Nan Zhizhi, "Teacher, let's go out for dinner in a bit. Our treat!"
Nan Zhizhi didn't even bother to look at him as he spoke. "I'm heading out shortly."
Rong Ci and Yu Moxun were stunned. "Huh?"
"I have an appointment to eat with Feng Tingshen tonight."
Yu Moxun glanced at Rong Ci, who was calmly drinking her water.
Nan Zhizhi took his car keys and left. "Remember to lock the door when you leave."
Just as he reached the door, he added, "Though, I probably won't be out for long."
Rong Ci and Yu Moxun replied, "Alright, Teacher."
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Feng Jingxin, Feng Tingshen, and Lin Wu had spent half the day skiing and were in high spirits.
As they exited the ski resort, Feng Jingxin said happily to Feng Tingshen, "Daddy, I want to eat seafood in a bit."
Feng Tingshen replied, "Daddy and Auntie Wuwu have something to do later, so we can't eat with you. The driver is already waiting in the parking lot. When you get home, just tell the chef whatever you want to eat."
Hearing this, the smile on Feng Jingxin's face instantly vanished. "What is it? Why can't you take me with you?"
Feng Tingshen gently pinched her cheek and smiled. "It's a very important matter."
"But"
Feng Jingxin pouted and looked toward Lin Wu, clinging to her arm and acting spoiled. "Auntie Wuwu..."
Lin Wu felt a surge of sweetness in her heart upon hearing Feng Tingshen say this was a "very important matter" for her. She leaned down to hug the girl and smiled. "It's a very big event for your auntie. I've waited a long time for this opportunity and I don't want anything to go wrong. Can Xinxin understand Auntie?"
Hearing Lin Wu put it that way, Feng Jingxin still wasn't happy, but she nodded obediently. "I understand. But Auntie Wuwu, you have to make it up to me next week and take me to get something delicious."
Lin Wu promised, "Definitely."
As she spoke, she looked toward Feng Tingshen with a smile.
He Changbai stood to the side, watching them without a word.
Dandan, however, walked over and took Feng Jingxin's hand. "If there's a chance next week, let's eat together, okay?"
After spending time together a few times, the two girls had already become good friends.
Feng Jingxin nodded. "Okay."
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