"CEO Jiang, I know you said to not interrupt you at this time, but there's an unusual visitor wanting to see you. I couldn't leave him downstairs, so I brought him to other the lounge room."
Assistant Xiao Fei's tone was different. It was almost as if she was unsure how her boss will react to the guest she brought up."Who is it? Why did you not follow the normal procedures?" Jiang XinYan frowned."Because the security was going to call the authorities and he insisted that you are related to him?""Authorities?""Yeah, he came all the way unattended by himself." Xiao Fei replied."Unattended? Speak clearly, Xiao Fei, who is he?""He said his name is Wen Xi Lan." Xiao Fei replied."Ah-Lan?!" Jiang XinYan quickly stood up in a fright."You're saying Ah-Lan came all the way here by himself?""Yes Ma'am.""Who is Wen Xi Lan and why does the mentioning of his name scare you like this?" Chu YingZi suddenly asked.Remembering that her friend was there, Jiang XinYan told her about meeting Wen JunXi and his son on her way back to the Z city.Chu YingZi found this odd, she suddenly wanted to see this child of the infamous Wen JunXi. Throughout her youth and attending events with her mother in the elite circle, Wen JunXi's name had always been spoken with praise amongst her elders. He was every mother's dream son-in-law.The news of suddenly taking a wife six years ago had spread all over the country, devastating and breaking many hearts.Jiang XinYan wasted no time as she rushed out of her office to the other lounge room with Chu YingZi on her tail.When Jiang XinYan opened the door, she found the little dumpling sitting so well-behaved on the sofa. His little legs gently tapping the edge as if he was in a good mood. In his hand, he held a small carton of milk.Once the door opened, his little head snapped up and met Jiang XinYan's eyes. When he saw that it was his mommy at the door, the little dumpling grinned widely in excitement.It's been a month since he last called her. One month since she had promised him that they will meet each other. He waited and waited for so long, but she never called back to arrange that meeting.The little dumpling instantly felt emotional as soon as he remembered how much he has missed her."Mom—auntie!"He quickly alighted from the sofa and ran up to hug her."Ah-Lan!" Jiang XinYan exclaimed.As soon as she saw the little dumpling beelining for her arms, she squatted down to meet him."Auntie!"Wen Xi Lan hugged her tightly, his small head resting upon his favourite spot.Chu YingZi watched this moving scene with sceptic eyes, since when was her XinYan such good friends with Wen JunXi that his son called her auntie? When she looked down and saw his small face, she suddenly felt that her had an inkling of resemblance with someone she knew."Ah-Lan, how come you are here? Where's your daddy?""Ah-Lan missed auntie so much! As soon as Ah-Lan finished kindergarten, Ah-Lan got into a taxi to get to your workplace."Jiang XinYan felt her heart sinking as soon as she heard his reason.This little dumpling was only four years old, ah. What did he mean got into a taxi by himself to get here? It was a miracle he even remembered where she worked let alone know how hail a taxi."Ah-Lan, auntie misses you too. But you cannot do this! Auntie told you that you cannot wander around without an adult. There are bad people in this world that can take children away if they don't have adults with them. You cannot do this again!"She reprimanded him while trying to calm her panicked heart down.Just imagining how this little dumpling made the journey by himself was already shocking enough. What was the staff of his kindergarten thinking? Letting a child leave unattended.Jiang XinYan was only glad that at least he made it safely to her side.Being scolded by his mommy, Wen Xi Lan felt wronged. How could he explain it to his mommy that it was his daddy that had coached him to say all of this?His kindergarten was a thirty-minute drive away from her office. Wen JunXi had called little Ah-Lan after he finished his school and had told him he can go visit his mommy all by himself.After informing the Housekeeper who usually picked him up from his kindergarten, they drove the little dumpling to the Jiang Corporation.His father called him again after reaching her office and implored him to make sure she returned him personally.Wen Xi Lan had agreed no-question-asked. He'd been excited to finally see his mommy to question his daddy why they had to lie to her."Did you tell anyone where you went?" Jiang XinYan asked.The little dumpling immediately shook his head."Ah-Lan left all by himself." He lied.Jiang XinYan "...""Ah-Lan, your father doesn't know you're here?"Wen Xi Lan was ready to shake his head when he remembered, his daddy's words. Therefore, he nodded his head once more."Ah-Lan your father must be so worried about you. You simply cannot come here without his permission." She reprimanded him once more.Wen Xi Lan. "...""Yan'er you really care so much for this child; you scold him like he's your own." Chu YingZi suddenly commented drawing her attention back to her.Mother and son realising they were not alone, startled upon hearing her voice.Wen Xi Lan looked up to the aunt that had spoken with a shy curious gaze, he observed her briefly before hiding behind Jiang XinYan's legs when the aunt smiled mischievously at him."Ah-Lan, this is auntie's best friend, Chu YingZi, she's a famous actress, not sure whether you've seen her before.""Mm, it's Lullaby auntie.""Lullaby auntie?" Jiang XinYan asked amusedly."I once endorsed a kid's programme called lullaby; they usually sing many lullabies even telling old folklore stories. I sung one song, and it got so famous they started using it as their theme song. I still get loyalties from them every month." Chu YingZi explained."Ah-Lan, this auntie is flattered you remember her. It's very nice to meet you." Chu YingZi leaned down to shake his hand.Wen Xi Lan was still shy and awestruck, so he hid behind the safe anchor that was his mother."I never thought Wen JunXi's son will be this shy?" Chu YingZi spoke."When I first met him, he didn't even speak a word, but he's gotten better lately, haven't you darling?"Knowing that he was being praised affectionately by his mother, Wen Xi Lan nodded his head eagerly.