Though the topic of the three-person relationship was diverted by Teacher Yu, the goal of the three-person union still had not gained the approval of their father, Xia Xun. For now, they had to compromise for the sake of the child, but Mei Fang still planned to find a good opportunity to discuss this matter with Xia Xun properly.

Teacher Yu’s first destination was the Yuanxi Twin Towers, a landmark building in Lan Mountain District that had become a favorite spot for many C Station users. This hundred-meter-tall building had a very unique appearance, resembling a cyberpunk, sci-fi style. The tower’s exterior was made of full glass curtain walls, with a huge LED screen in the middle displaying the iconic virtual host, Yuan-chan, blinking her large eyes and occasionally making playful gestures toward the viewers, creating a whimsical atmosphere.

The Yuanxi Twin Towers overlooked the entire Peng City University, and almost every student could see it from wherever they stood. Its influence now rivaled the mythical “Penguin Dad Seaside Window,” a renowned landmark of the university, and in some ways, even surpassed it.

At this moment, the two people who gave the towers their names, Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi, were taking photos with Mei Fang and their parents on a bridge beneath the towers.

“Come on, Xiaoxia, Mei Juan, let’s take a picture together!”

“I don’t know how to pose, is this okay…?”

“It’s fine, let’s just do peace signs, Mei Juan, like this!”

“Okay, now let’s point at the twin towers! YuanYuan, take the picture for us.”

“Mom, can you stop pointing at the building when you’re taking pictures? It’s so obvious!”

“Don’t let YuanYuan take the picture, I’ll do it! I’ll do it!” Mei Ya jumped in to take the picture, while Mei Fang held hands with Lin Youxi. The two of them had disguised themselves, wearing sunglasses and enjoying the sunny weather.

Mei Lijun, Lin Guochuan, and Xia Xun stood on the bridge, feeling the strong breeze, watching their wives and children interact warmly. Mei Lijun took this opportunity to bond with his in-laws.

“Old Xia, it’s already come to this… just let it go.”

Mei Lijun’s words seemed to rub salt in Xia Xun’s wound, especially since Xia Xun was still mourning the loss of his beloved daughter, Xia Ao, and seeing others flaunting her old clothes in public. He couldn’t respond warmly to Mei Lijun’s words.

“Let it go… easy for you to say. Just think about it, how would you feel if Xiao Ya’s boyfriend also had another girlfriend, besides her?” Xia Xun muttered.

“Does she dare? Don’t even say it! I swear I’d break his legs!” Mei Lijun retorted immediately.

Xia Xun nodded. “Then call Mei Fang over here, let me break his legs.”

“Well… that’s a bit much,” Mei Lijun replied, taking a more diplomatic stance. “Our Mei is a big shot, so it’s not like we’ve neglected YuanYuan…”

“So, Director Mei, are you saying that having a high status gives you the right to do whatever you want?” Xia Xun challenged.

“Ah, we don’t speak of such things. As public servants, we definitely don’t advocate such improper behavior…” Mei Lijun answered, laughing off the comment.

“Director Mei is absolutely right, Director Mei. A man of vision,” Xia Xun remarked sarcastically.

Mei Lijun, who had slowly worked his way up to a deputy-level position, had reached the peak of his career. However, his son’s business success had overshadowed his own career progression, something that seemed odd. But the real reason was that Mei Lijun was content with a simpler life and preferred not to chase higher positions.

Looking back, it could be seen as a strategic choice to keep a low profile and protect himself.

Fortunately, they were not too wealthy, and his son’s pocket money had helped him resist temptations, so he could maintain his integrity in face of offers. Therefore, now, when talking with Xia Xun, he felt no burden and no shame even when Xia Xun teased him.

“At first, I thought this situation was unreasonable, but honestly, this is about three kids who want it… We can’t just keep watching YuanYuan and Youxi together without having children, right? What do you think?”

Mei Lijun looked at Lin Guochuan, who had been silent. “Old Lin, what do you think now?”

Lin Guochuan walked around a bit, then looked out at the Yuanxi Twin Towers in the distance. “Honestly, my daughter’s temperament is just like her mother’s, I don’t really worry about her… But, to tell you the truth, I don’t think anyone other than Ah Fang is suitable for Youxi.”

“They’ve been inseparable since they were kids, and no one else has gotten in between them. I can’t trust anyone else with Youxi. Her personality has always been independent, only Ah Fang can handle her… sigh.”

“As for YuanYuan, don’t get me started…”

Xia Xun sighed with Lin Guochuan, “I feel like my daughter would probably cut ties with me for that boy of yours. I understand her well, and I know she’d do it… sigh…”

Seeing the two fathers sighing together, Mei Lijun joined in with a sigh, too.

“Yeah… it’s not like it’s all bad for me, either. I may have a son, but do you ever see him helping with our family matters? Instead, he’s always serving you guys.”

“Old Lin, remember when you were feuding with your uncle, and when you had surgery… Old Xia, when you hosted dinners, my son wouldn’t even attend my own business dinner, he’d rather accompany you. Everyone knows how lucky you are to have a son-in-law like that…” Mei Lijun vented in frustration.

Seeing this, the father-in-law duo paused, realizing that Mei Fang had put in a lot of work over the years to be a good son-in-law, making their earlier complaints seem trivial.

Meanwhile, young Mei Fang thought his father was helping him by complaining this way, completely unaware that his father’s anger was rising.

While the moms and dads enjoyed chatting and taking photos, the kids gathered around Mei Ya. She carefully helped Xia Yuan, holding his arm as they walked slowly. The respect she had for YuanYuan was clear.

“Hey, Xia Ya, stop! I’m not that fragile, it’s been just over a month!”

“Of course you’re fragile! This is the first third-generation child in our families! The last new addition was just me!” Mei Ya puffed out her cheeks.

“Don’t worry, I won’t drop you, YuanYuan,” Mei Ya teased.

“Even if it’s the first time, I’ll try my best to do well!” YuanYuan smiled sweetly, a little clumsy but full of love.

Lin Youxi, overhearing the banter, asked Mei Fang, “Ah Fang, do you think I can be a good wife in the future?”

“Why talk about the future? You’re already great now! You’re so caring, you cook well, and you’re an important part of our team. You’re a great partner, both inside and out.” Mei Fang responded, his eyes soft with affection.

“I think Ah Fang is already a great husband, gentle and diligent.” Lin Youxi smiled as she leaned close to Mei Fang.

“Especially… when we’re alone,” she whispered in his ear.

Mei Fang laughed and tried to shush her, but the other parents were watching and began taking photos. Mei Fang hurriedly waved them off.

“Hey, hey, no pictures of that!” he called out.

At present, Xiang Xiaoxia had completely adopted the mindset of a national good mother-in-law, enjoying this trip thoroughly. “What’s wrong with taking photos? Your mothers have been taking photos of you from when you were kids, even of you crying and wetting your pants. You don’t post any affectionate photos on your social media…”

“We don’t post those…”

“Then share the photos with us, we’ll look at them ourselves…”

“Those are commercial secrets! Anyway, don’t post them randomly on social media, or it will affect the company’s stock price!”

“We know, we know!”

Since the parents usually keep a low profile, Mei Fang and the others did not make a big spectacle today when they went out. Large companies like Yuanxi Interactive Entertainment frequently have clients coming and going, so when people saw the group, they didn’t pay much attention. After all, they had disguised themselves a bit and looked like regular people.

It wasn’t until the people in the elevator saw the group swipe their cards and press the 61st-floor button for the top floor that their attitudes immediately became respectful.

“President Fang, President Xi, President Yuan, hello!”

“Don’t use such strange titles to address us! Which department are you from? Who’s your leader?”

Xia Xun teased the staff member slightly, causing them to be frightened half to death.

The 61st floor is the CEO’s office. There is no front desk, just an administrative assistant. Inside the office, there are three large desks. Mei Fang usually works remotely here, but today, things were different, so the office was hosting General Manager Chen Rui and Finance Director Mei Yue for the reception.

When Mei Ya stepped out of the elevator, she saw Mei Yue, who had become more professional in her appearance, and was filled with delight. She quickly waved her hand and greeted her:

“Yue Yue Jie, long time no see!”

“？Which one are you?”

Mei Yue was a bit unaccustomed to Mei Ya’s sudden appearance. She stared blankly for a moment before realizing who this young girl was.

“Ah, Xiao Ya? How did you grow up so much!”

“I’m so sad, woo woo, Yue Yue Jie didn’t recognize me.”

Normally, having an outsider like an uncle at a family gathering would be strange, but since he was the real authority figure in the company, and Xia Xun had introduced him to Yuanxi Interactive Entertainment as a mentor, it wasn’t inappropriate to have him come to greet them. He only exchanged a few words with Xia Xun before telling Mei Fang to handle things while he went downstairs to take care of other matters.

However, this wasn’t quite the family gathering Mei Yue had expected. She had slowly learned about the “three-person partnership” over the past two years. Although it seemed a bit absurd, she could accept it to some extent, given the nature of their relationships.

But now, with this situation in front of her, it made her, as an older single woman, stand out quite a bit.

Xiang Xiaoxia introduced her niece to Teacher Yu and Liang Meijuan, then grabbed Mei Yue and started asking about settling down, and even began to shift into the elder’s mode:

“Yue Yue, when are you going to find a partner? Look at us… we’ve both got partners, and children are coming soon. I’ll tell you, Yue Yue, I came here specially, and your parents asked me to pay special attention to your relationship situation… Don’t wait until our Ah Fang’s child is already here and you still…”

“Ah, Aunt, I know, I know, don’t worry about it…”

“Exactly, our Yue Yue is so beautiful, and now she has such a high social position. She’ll pursue someone she likes, don’t worry about her. It’s all about fate.”

Teacher Yu had a very open-minded attitude toward the future of her children’s next generation. Such a sensible, beautiful, and kind-hearted elder was like a goddess to Mei Yue.

Although Mei Yue had seen photos of Teacher Yu before, she now couldn’t help but think how ageless she looked! She seemed even younger than before, almost reversing her age—help!

It was easy to understand why Yuan Yuan’s parents were so loving toward each other and why Yuan Yuan was such a sweet girl.

Mei Yue sighed and looked again at Xia Xun, who was gazing at the view through the glass walls.

Uncle Xia was also becoming more charming…

“Yue Yue? What are you daydreaming about?”

“Ah… nothing. Everyone, please sit here for a while. There’s also a great view inside. I’ll go arrange for someone to make tea and prepare some snacks.”

“…”

Mei Yue’s words piqued Xia Xun’s curiosity.

“Yue Yue, doesn’t your company have positions like a secretary or assistant for the CEO’s office?” Xia Xun asked with some confusion. “Is there no one suitable?”

Ah, ah, ah, ah, how did he call me ‘Yue Yue’ too!

Mei Yue feigned calmness, clearing her throat to show her professionalism…

“There aren’t many suitable male secretaries, but there are plenty of female secretaries… But our Mei Zong manages everything himself. He arranges his own schedule, so we haven’t set up such positions.”

This was something Xia Xun had never heard of before, so he was quite surprised.

“Managing such a large company without a secretary to arrange things seems strange.”

Mei Fang, who was standing nearby, explained, “Because the three of us have some tasks to coordinate ourselves. Having either a male or female secretary might be inconvenient. After all, our relationships are best kept private, so I arrange the schedules myself, and the tasks are assigned to Yuan Yuan and You Xi.”

Mei Fang paused and continued, “But this is just a temporary arrangement before graduation. After graduation, we plan to focus more on the family, and the work will gradually be handed over. We won’t burden Yuan Yuan and You Xi.”

This might seem like a trivial detail in the lives of the three, but it deeply moved Xia Xun. “Arranging schedules seems simple, but there’s a lot of detail involved. It needs to be done with great care. Can you handle it?”

“It’s not entirely done by myself. I assign tasks to the human resources department for execution,” Mei Fang explained. “But I don’t rely on one person specifically, since the plan is very detailed, so there aren’t many mistakes.”

“I see, that makes sense.”

Xia Xun nodded, seemingly expressing approval of Mei Fang’s approach.

At this point, Xia Yuan also added, “Ah Fang has always been like this… Even when I started my career as an online singer in high school… he was always reliable. When I’m with him, just thinking about this makes me feel at ease. So… I think—”

As Xia Yuan spoke, she gently rubbed her stomach, her eyes filled with infinite affection and tenderness.

“Ah Fang will be a good husband, and he will be a good father.”

“I’ve believed this since I was very little, and I still haven’t changed that thought.”

“It has never changed.”

Xia Xun’s heartfelt words seemed to break through Xia Xun’s emotional defenses. For the first time, he raised his hand in front of everyone to rub his eyes, then, still rubbing, gazed out at the scenery outside the window.

“Old Xia, are you crying?” Mei Lijun, who had been eyeing him, came over to check on Xia Xun’s emotional state. Xia Xun ignored him, treating him like air, but Mei Lijun wasn’t easy to get rid of. He grabbed Xia Xun’s hand, trying to alleviate his embarrassment.

Meanwhile, Lin Guochuan noticed Lin Youxi looking at Mei Fang with a gaze full of affection and couldn’t help but be deeply moved.

The person that Youxi was looking at with such love was indeed the one she truly belonged to.

He actually didn’t mind so much anymore.

Not everyone is born to be a father or a husband.

Lin Guochuan always felt like a failure in his life. As a husband, he hadn’t protected Lin Youxi’s biological mother, and as a father, he hadn’t given Lin Youxi a happy childhood.

But fortunately, Youxi’s childhood had been met with him and her.

And they had walked hand-in-hand to this day.

In a way, this could be considered a kind of completeness…