I want to take you wandering.

Chapter 52 Wang Ziran’s Father Is Actually Him…

A unique garden villa, situated between the city and the suburbs, housed a private kitchen restaurant named "Young Master Lan."

The villa spanned three floors, each with independent private rooms and direct outdoor escape stairs. Its interior exuded wealth and luxury, with many decorative items being collector's grade.

The proprietress was a woman of great elegance. Dining at this establishment came with a single rule: no menus, no ordering. Guests were served whatever the proprietress prepared that day.

Naturally, only guests the proprietress wished to entertain were permitted to dine here. She carefully vetted prospective patrons, declining reservations by citing fully booked schedules for unsuitable guests. Therefore, not just anyone could secure a booking.

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A black Audi A8 arrived first at the parking lot, followed closely by two black A6s. Once the Audi convoy was parked, the main gate opened again, and a silver Phantom drove in, parking beside the A8. It seemed the first table of guests for the evening had arrived punctually.

Bodyguards from the A6s checked the villa's surroundings before opening the A8's door. The occupants of the car did not immediately alight.

At this moment, Xu Shuming, Madam Su, and Su Ruiyi, who was leaning on a cane, alighted from the Phantom and stood beside the A8, engaging in warm greetings with Chairman Wang, Madam Wang, and Wang Ziran.

Seeing Xu Shuming and Madam Su waiting outside the A8's door, the owner of the car seemed to disembark at their leisure.

Status, power – the person in the A8 embodied these perfectly. Even the wealthy Su family had to defer to the man in the A8.

After a few pleasantries, the proprietress made her timely appearance, as she had to personally welcome the first table of guests.

Leading the guests to a private room on the third floor, the proprietress observed them take their seats. She inquired about any dietary restrictions and, upon learning that no one had any special requirements, withdrew from the room with relief to arrange for the dishes to be served.

"Wife, you didn't bring the wine down?"

It was rare for Xu Shuming to address Madam Su in this manner. He even acted exceptionally devoted to his wife in front of Chairman Wang. Madam Su, accustomed to such scenes, played along, linking her arm through her husband's and helping Xu Shuming hang up his coat.

They dared not show any sign of marital discord in front of Chairman Wang, as it would deeply disappoint him.

"Oh my, look at me. Seeing Madam Wang, I was so excited to chat with my good sister that I forgot. I'll go get it now," Madam Su explained.

Chairman Wang and Madam Wang waved their hands, smiling joyfully. He was the most powerful man in Tomato City.

"How can we let Madam Su go downstairs herself? Let our Ziran go," Madam Wang stopped Madam Su.

However, Wang Ziran's eyes were fixed on Su Ruiyi, and he hadn't heard Madam Wang's instruction to go downstairs.

"Ziran?" Madam Wang called out softly again.

The adults watched the two youngsters sitting close together and chuckled.

Chairman Wang sighed, "Alas, this son of mine has been clinging to your Yi ever since he was little. Young people just aren't steady."

Xu Shuming quickly chimed in, "Hahaha, it's Yi's good fortune to have such a good friend as Ziran!"

Su Ruiyi, feeling a bit awkward, nudged Wang Ziran, finally shifting his attention from her to Madam Wang.

"Auntie, I'll go get it, I'll go get it."

"I'll go too!" Su Ruiyi asked Wang Ziran to help her up.

The adults watched this scene with the children, recalling how these two children were inseparable whenever the two families met. Laughter erupted again, while Su Ruiyi simply wanted to escape their insincere pleasantries.

However, the moment Su Ruiyi and Wang Ziran left the room, Chairman Wang and Madam Wang's expressions immediately turned serious. The room felt like a scale, gradually tipping to one side.

Madam Wang feigned concern, "How is Yi's leg?"

Madam Su could only smile and reply, "Much better."

"Children get bumps and bruises, it's normal," Xu Shuming smoothed things over.

Chairman Wang exchanged a look with Madam Wang, who, understanding his intent, immediately fell silent.

Xu Shuming said cautiously, "Yi mentioned that Ziran was also injured. This is our Yi's fault; she dragged Ziran to go skiing. If Ziran needs anything, I'll definitely hire the best doctors and nurses..."

Chairman Wang's face darkened, "That won't be necessary. As you said, they're children playing together, injuries are bound to happen."

Chairman Wang didn't need to spell things out, and Madam Wang only needed to give Xu Shuming and Madam Su dissatisfied glances to convey that this dinner engagement would not end amicably.

Wang Ziran returned from Swartz with an injury but refused to say anything, which naturally led Chairman Wang and Madam Wang to harbor some resentment towards the Su family. Even if their son was particularly fond of Su Ruiyi, they would not allow him to joke about his own health.

Xu Shuming had originally intended to use this gathering to subtly mention a shelved project he was currently handling. If the Chairman could offer his assistance, then the projects for the coming year would proceed smoothly.

Madam Su said appropriately, "It was my fault. I took the two children intending to go on a relaxing holiday, and I never expected this to happen."

Xu Shuming's pride was somewhat wounded. He glanced sideways at Madam Su beside him.

Although he was already aware of the news that Su Ruiyi had been rescued by Mr. Colin after her skiing accident, he had been completely unaware of Wang Ziran's injury. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes today, he would truly have been kept in the dark by Madam Su.

Thinking of this, his dissatisfaction with his wife grew. How could such a major incident be kept from him!

Fortunately, he was adept at sensing shifts in the atmosphere. Sensing the mood of Chairman Wang and Madam Wang, he realized that business talks were unlikely to happen today. What a woman, incapable of even accomplishing the basics, let alone anything more!