Chapter 344: Gu Yan Prepares a Birthday Gift

While enjoying a leisurely life, Wang Haoran certainly didn’t forget about the protagonists.

Currently, the protagonist with the ability to “overhear thoughts,” Li Yuan, was locked up in isolation and could be ignored for now.

As for the “live-in son-in-law” protagonist Gu Yan, he was still diligently working like a servant in the Su household.

The only one left was Murong Bufan, who had been on hold for quite some time and needed to be checked on.

With the information supplied by Fu Xue, Wang Haoran learned that Murong Bufan once had a fiancée named Wang Yuxi.

They grew up together as childhood sweethearts and had a great relationship.

However, when the Murong family fell from grace, the Wang family forcibly ended the engagement.

“But this was a decision made by the elders. Wang Yuxi didn’t really want to break off the engagement with her cousin!”

Hearing this from Fu Xue made Wang Haoran feel almost speechless.

Murong cousin, Wang family cousin… why does this sound so familiar… On top of all that, Murong Bufan’s mother was also from the Wang family, making her Lady Wang…

Furthermore, it was said that Murong Bufan’s mother had already been taken back to the Wang family before the Murong family’s demise.

“The Wang family seems to be in the Qingyun Sacred Land territory… I should go take a look!”

So Wang Haoran decided to first visit the Wang family in the martial world—

However, before he could set off.

The female lead from the “live-in son-in-law” storyline suddenly called him.

“Haoran, in a few days, it’s my grandmother’s eightieth birthday. Can you…come join us?”

“Of course, I can!”

Hearing Su Yuning’s words, Wang Haoran immediately understood and agreed.

In “live-in son-in-law” stories, doesn’t the grandma’s birthday party always have to happen!

Just like this—

“On the day of the old lady’s birthday banquet, those worth tens of millions sit at one table, and those worth over a hundred million sit at another.”

“The despised live-in son-in-law then asks—”

“Where do those worth a trillion sit?!”

Although Gu Yan wasn’t that impressive, he was definitely going to boast at the banquet.

For example, during the gift-giving segment:

Gu Yan would be accused of giving fake gifts—ridiculed by everyone—slapped by his wife—then, a big-shot would vouch for Gu Yan—Su family members would be terrified—Su Yuning would be shocked, realizing Gu Yan had an extraordinary identity—seeing himself nearly exposed, Gu Yan would hurriedly explain that he merely helped the big-shot, who owed him a favor—and thus, the matter would conclude, with the Su family still viewing Gu Yan as a useless son-in-law.

“…Uh… why does this process feel so familiar…”

“Looks like it has happened before…”

Anyway, Wang Haoran definitely planned to interrupt Gu Yan’s “shocking others” act.

Plus, he had already promised Liu Yunshuang he would properly punish the disobedient Su Yuning!

So, finding some time, Wang Haoran drove to the Su family’s company.

Led by a secretary, he arrived at the CEO’s office.

Once the door closed.

Hearing the noise, Su Yuning immediately looked up.

“Haoran!”

“Yun’er, Yunshuang said you often mention me in front of her? You’re doing it on purpose, right?”

“Uh, I can’t help it!”

“Hiding all the time… I also want to be open and aboveboard!”

“Can’t help it? I think you’re just looking for excuses to cause trouble!”

Wang Haoran sat down on the sofa.

“Come here!”

“Ugh~”

Su Yuning pouted but still obediently walked over.

Wang Haoran looked curiously at what she had in her hands.

“What’s this?”

“It’s a nourishing soup Gu Yan brought. I didn’t want it initially, but knowing you were coming, I thought I’d save it for you!”

“Really?”

Wang Haoran took it, opened it, and saw that the soup was still steaming.

“Let’s drink it together!”

……

……

After a hard day’s work, by evening.

Wang Haoran drove Su Yuning home.

Of course, he had also recorded the video titled “Su Yuning tearfully apologizing to Liu Yunshuang”—though those tears weren’t from sadness.

After watching Wang Haoran leave, Su Yuning walked into her house.

“Yuning!”

As soon as she entered, Gu Yan, who was wearing an apron and doing chores, immediately approached her.

Seeing his wife walking somewhat awkwardly, clearly trying to mask a limp, Gu Yan asked with concern.

“What happened to you? Are you alright?”

“……”

What do you think, I finally wised up!

Feeling the lingering, mild pain, Su Yuning offered a random excuse.

“I twisted my ankle earlier, so it hurts a bit when I walk.”

She quickly changing the topic.

“Thanks for the chicken soup. It was delicious!”

This time, Su Yuning did drink a bit of the soup Gu Yan brought.

And it was specially saved for her by Wang Haoran—

“Gu Yan’s nose is sharp. Yun’er, you drank some top-quality stuff, don’t let Gu Yan sniff out the taste of MSG!”

“Come on, quickly drink some soup!”

Naturally, Gu Yan couldn’t possibly know about this.

Hearing the compliment, he smiled happily.

Seeing his wife walking with a limp, his heart ached.

“Yuning, I studied some medical skills before. Would you like me to rub your foot? It’ll heal quickly!”

“No need!”

But Su Yuning immediately refused.

She walked towards her room with a somewhat awkward gait.

Before leaving, she threw out a few words—

“In a few days, it will be grandmother’s eightieth birthday.”

“I transferred fifty thousand yuan to you, make sure to prepare a good gift!”

“Don’t embarrass us like before!”

“……”

“I got it!”

Unable to massage his wife’s feet, Gu Yan felt a bit disappointed.

But, hearing the slightly scolding tone towards the end, Gu Yan knew her heart was still soft.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have transferred him money.

“Fifty thousand…”

“If I prepare a gift worth millions for the birthday banquet, my wife will definitely be shocked…”

“I need to find an excuse…”

Although Gu Yan didn’t know why, he just didn’t want to reveal his true, impressive ability.

Wiping his somewhat wet hands on the apron, he picked up the phone.

Finding a corner, Gu Yan began making quiet calls.

He looked a bit sneaky.

“Hello? Is this Boss He?”

“Yes, it’s me! I need your help with something!”

“It goes like this…”

After about five minutes on the phone.

Gu Yan finally hung up, full of anticipation.

He couldn’t help but start fantasizing about the upcoming birthday party—

“Heh heh, this time, my wife will definitely be astonished by the gift I present!”