Si Yuheng insisted on not letting go, savoring the sweetness of her tongue.

Until he tasted the salty bitterness of her tears, his brows furrowed and his expression darkened.

Taking advantage of his slight relaxation, she pushed him away, retreating to the corner of the sofa, rubbing her moist eyes.

Just then, the door of the baby’s room opened, and Liang Tao came out.

Liang Anya steadied her heartbeat, pretending that nothing had happened.

Si Yuheng also calmed his gaze, picked up the teacup, and took a sip, transforming from a beast to a gentle gentleman.

"Mr. Rex, sorry to keep you waiting." Liang Tao entered the living room, not noticing the strange atmosphere between them, and sat down.

"Not at all, your daughter did a wonderful job and was very hospitable." Si Yuheng glanced meaningfully at the woman by the sofa.

Liang Anya’s face flushed, tinged with embarrassment.

Liang Tao finished feeding Xiaoxiao and chatted with Si Yuheng for a while.

It wasn’t until meal time was approaching that Liang Tao stood up, "Dinner’s ready, why don’t you stay and eat, Rex."

Originally addressed as Mr. Rex, now just Rex. Their relationship seemed to be growing closer.

Liang Anya hurriedly spoke before Si Yuheng could reply, "Daddy, he’s a busy man, personally coming to deliver my keys has already taken too much of his time, he probably has other commitments, let’s not trouble him."

Liang Tao was taken aback and looked towards Si Yuheng.

Si Yuheng raised his two refined fingers and adjusted his collar, shamelessly saying, "Actually, it’s no trouble."

"That’s good." Liang Tao smiled.

Liang Anya almost went crazy, "Daddy, he was just being polite, and you took it seriously."

She quickly turned to Si Yuheng, back towards her father, glaring at him with an expression indicating he should leave, yet sweetly and politely said, "... Rex, my father is just too hospitable, you don’t have to mind him, I know you have a lot to do, please go ahead. Thank you so much for today!"

Saying this, she subtly pulled him towards the door.

As they reached the foyer, they heard the door open, and someone came in.

Liang Jue was back.

"Oh, do we have a guest?" It was rare for Liang Jue to come back early today.

Her brother was back too. Liang Anya suddenly felt a headache coming on.

Liang Tao introduced, "This is Mr. Rex, a Chinese of European descent, who just came to A City to invest. He’s Anya’s client. Anya, the scatterbrain, left her keys in his car, and he kindly brought them over."

Si Yuheng smiled softly as he looked at Liang Jue at the door, "Hello, Mr. Liang."

Liang Jue nodded and responded politely, "Hello."

"Xiaojue, why are you back so early today? Isn’t your new company busy?" Liang Tao asked casually.

"The official opening is next week, but today I couldn’t finish some tax documents related to construction. I went back and forth several times but couldn’t get it done in time. The department was already closed, so it was useless for me to stay there. I might as well return and try again tomorrow. If it’s not done within this week, the opening might be delayed." Liang Jue changed his shoes and stretched wearily.

Liang Tao, having been a company legal representative, understood the troublesome early planning stages of a new company and how difficult it could be to deal with government offices. He offered some comfort, "It’s okay, take your time."

"Are you dealing with the local tax department?"

The man’s voice drifted into their ears.

Liang Jue looked at him and couldn’t help but nod.

Liang Tao remarked, "Does Rex know the procedures here?" 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Si Yuheng slightly raised his handsome chin and said flatly, "I’m not familiar with them."

If you’re not familiar, then why butt in? Liang Anya critiqued internally, but then heard his voice continue:

"... However, I have contacts in the local tax office. If the word is put in, it shouldn’t be a problem to arrange it by tomorrow."

Liang Jue was a bit excited, "Really?"

"Yes, give me your company’s business card; I’ll hand it to my assistant, who will communicate on your behalf." Si Yuheng spoke simply and directly.

Liang Jue took out a business card to hand to Si Yuheng.

Liang Anya instinctively snatched the card, "Brother, don’t trouble him!"

If this continues, things with him will only get messier.

Liang Tao also felt somewhat embarrassed; it was their first meeting, and asking for such a big favor was too much, "Yes, this is too much trouble for you."

Si Yuheng glanced at Liang Anya, swiftly snatching the business card from her fingertips, "It’s no trouble. It’s just a word. Unless Uncle Liang doesn’t consider me a friend?"

Liang Tao was stunned and quickly responded, "Of course not... well, okay then, Xiaojue, thank Rex."

"Thank you, Rex. If this matter is resolved, on the company’s opening day, I’ll invite you to cut the ribbon." Liang Jue was straightforward and disliked beating around the bush.

Liang Anya felt as if struck by lightning.

At this moment, Liang Tao had already spoken up, "Alright, why are we all just standing here, since everyone is back, let’s eat."

Liang Anya, in a daze, was pulled by her brother to the dining table.

...

She couldn’t remember how dinner went, only hearing her father and brother joyfully chatting with Si Yuheng at the table, like old friends who hadn’t met in ten years.

To entertain Si Yuheng, her father even opened a cherished bottle of 1985 Lafite.

She truly didn’t know how her father and brother would react if they knew this person was actually the Hall Master of Beiming Hall...

Because of this, she didn’t dare speak lightly.

Worried that if she spoke, her father might fall from cloud nine to despair, unable to bear it.

...

After dinner, Liang Anya seized the chance to slip away, heading to the baby’s room, "Daddy, I’m going to feed Xiaoxiao."

"Hey, wait a minute, see Rex off first." Liang Tao shook his head, thinking this daughter was too spoiled by him, not understanding social etiquette, leaving their guest unattended.

Liang Anya was stopped by her dad’s call, so she had to turn back and accompany Si Yuheng out of the house.

Liang Tao and his son escorted them to the elevator, and Liang Anya entered the elevator with Si Yuheng.

As the elevator door closed, she realized—

This man had already infiltrated her family, winning over her father and brother in their first meeting without them even realizing it!

Ugh!

"You’ve been petrified all night."

As the elevator descended slowly, Si Yuheng crossed his arms, a faint smile on his lips, mocking in tone.

She snapped out of it, and suddenly, all her pent-up emotions erupted, her face flushing red, "Enough! You’re a foreigner, how could you know any acquaintances in A City’s tax department? Stop getting chummy with my family!"

"Money makes acquaintances everywhere," he shrugged.

Liang Anya was infuriated.

The elevator chimed and the doors opened.

Si Yuheng stepped out, turning his impossibly handsome profile back to her, lightly lifted his lips, "No need to see me off."

His gaze slid down, wickedly lingering on the swell of her chest, "Go back, weren’t you going to feed Xiaoxiao? Don’t starve my heir."