The Scheming Ex-Husband's Courtship-Chapter 676 - 585 Birthday Banquet

"I’m just a plain IPAD." Jian Si pouted in grudge.

Nan Zhan laughed, "Although IPAD looks simple, it has a lot of depth, enriched content, and is always enjoyable."

Jian Si: "Smooth talker."

~

The news of Nan Zhan’s son’s birthday spread rapidly among the high society circles, shocking everyone.

First, Nan Zhan had never been married and suddenly had a son; second, Nan Zhan had always kept a low profile and never made a big fuss about his personal matters.

This time, throwing a grand birthday party for his son shows how much Nan Zhan values him, and what makes people even more curious is who the mother of the child is.

Inside the Gao Family mansion, the atmosphere was somewhat tense.

Gao Hanshan, with a cold face, smoking a cigar asked, "Bingbing, what exactly is going on? Where did Nan Zhan’s son come from?"

"Exactly, Bingbing, didn’t you say you were getting along well with him before? What, what’s really going on?" Gao’s mother was also anxiously concerned, seeing her daughter’s fiancé publicly celebrating his son’s birthday, a son who wasn’t hers.

"Enough, mom, stop asking, I’m already annoyed," Gao Ruobing put down her milk glass.

"Which woman?"

"Some Jian Si, parents died in a car accident, and second uncle is a psycho killer." Gao Ruobing spoke disdainfully, "A woman like her, Aunt Helan would never accept."

"Even if Helan Ying doesn’t accept that woman, Helan Ying certainly can’t reject her grandson. If you marry there, you’d have to be a step-mother," Gao’s mother couldn’t help feeling melancholic, "That certainly doesn’t sound good for your reputation."

"Enough." Gao Hanshan put down his cigar, his expression displeased, "Our vineyard’s wines have been frequently unsold lately, and last month we even had a counterfeit scandal. Qili’s Qixi Vineyard, backed by Mu Shuoqian, is becoming stronger every day. If we can’t have a smooth marriage alliance with the Nan Family, I’m afraid the title of Aus City’s top vineyard will soon change hands."

Gao Ruobing was well aware of her family vineyard’s situation.

"Bingbing," Gao’s mother suddenly leaned in, as if she had thought it through for a long time, "Since that woman can improve her status through her son, can’t you try something with Nan Zhan?... The child you bear would certainly be more precious than hers, and given a choice, the Nan Family would choose yours without doubt."

Hearing this, Gao Hanshan’s eyes sparkled with joy: "Bingbing, your mother makes a good point. Since she can bear a child for Nan Zhan, so can you. I think this birthday party is a good opportunity. Try to get close to Nan Zhan and then sleep with him, of course, you must prepare thoroughly, and if necessary, you can use some drugs."

Although it was somewhat embarrassing to discuss such matters with her parents, Gao Ruobing found the idea logical. She couldn’t even get close to Nan Zhan now, and his attitude towards her had been keeping her at arm’s length. Perhaps, she really could consider such a method to raise her status through a child.

A vivid plan formed instantly in her mind.

However, the birthday party required an invitation to enter, and she had not yet received any invitation. She felt that if she didn’t use some means, she likely wouldn’t even be able to get into the venue of the birthday party.

But, that was simple after all, as many people were invited, and no one would really notice her.

Gao Ruobing checked and found out that this birthday party was being held at a resort villa, managed by Aus City’s most reputed planning company, and the supervisor in charge happened to be her college classmate.

She impersonated as Hong Yuan’s assistant and made a call to her, mentioning that they had missed one person. Once the supervisor heard it was the Gao Family’s eldest daughter, she didn’t harbor any suspicion. For such high society gatherings, the invitees were all well-known socialites, and it would be strange if the Gao Family’s eldest daughter wasn’t included, so naturally, the supervisor added Gao Ruobing’s name to the guest list.

In the afternoon, Gao Ruobing received the invitation, and seeing the words "Dear son Nan Zheng" written on it, her face, fueled by jealousy, darkened even further.

Someday, she too would make him acknowledge her child, and she intended to be rightfully married into the Nan Family.

~

The birthday party was entirely managed by Nan Zhan, while Jian Si was happy to have a break, only accompanying Zhengzheng to pick out a little dress for the day.

Not long ago, Nan Zhan discussed with Jian Si to change Zhengzheng’s name to Nan Zheng, openly acknowledging Zhengzheng’s legitimate status to the world; continuing to call him Jian Zheng would raise too many suspicions.

However, young Zhengzheng seemed thoughtful, staring down at Jian Si who was adjusting his dress hem, and said, "If you have another child, I’ve already thought of a name."

Jian Si: "Ah?"

"I’m called Nan Zheng, so he must be called Beizhan."

Jian Si burst out laughing: "You don’t like this name, huh?"

"Not at all, names are just symbols."

Jian Si pushed him in front of the mirror: "How about it, are you satisfied with this one?"

Zhengzheng raised his eyebrows slightly: "Very handsome."

Jian Si: "..."

Really just like his dad, so full of himself.

Jian Si paid the bill, and the mother and son were carrying their spoils back when they received a call from Nan Zhan halfway.

Now, whenever Jian Si sees Nan Zhan’s number, she can’t help but smile, even though they spend every day together, it still feels oddly longing when not seeing him for a while.

"Zhengzheng and I are at the mall, we just finished buying clothes and shoes."

"Hmm, I’ve sent someone to deliver your clothes, I’m a bit busy today and won’t be able to join you for dinner," said Nan Zhan, his background noise faintly audible.

"You focus on your work." Jian Si hailed a taxi, "The birthday party preparations must be tiring, thank you."

He laughed a little: "It’s actually Hong Yuan finding people to do it, I really haven’t done anything."

Jian Si smiled: "I’m getting in the car now, won’t talk more, goodbye."

"Like choosing desserts, the staff need his approval for that kind of thing.

After hanging up, Nan Zhan walked over, and the staff, still in a dazed state, heard footsteps and quickly straightened up, "Mr. Nan."

Nan Zhan took the paper in her hand and looked: "Don’t want orange and purple, Zhengzheng doesn’t like these two colors, and make more Transformer and vehicle shapes, avoid these little pigs and lambs, he doesn’t like them."

"Isn’t the young master born in the year of the sheep?"

"He doesn’t like small animals."

Yes, his son likes nothing except Transformers and Rubik’s cubes, and he loves solving mysteries.

Speaking of Rubik’s cubes, Nan Zhan thought of his birthday gift.

Perfect, he will definitely be overjoyed.

In the blink of an eye, the birthday party arrived as scheduled.

This two-story villa was purchased by the Nan Family three years ago,

and after that dinner party, it had been left unoccupied except when the Nan Family came here for vacations, usually just maintained by the servants.

The family of three had stayed in the villa since last night to facilitate today’s party preparations.

"Ma’am, good morning." Early in the morning, Jian Si ran into the villa’s servant cleaning the yard and fiddling with the plants.

His name is Feng Guang, and he has been working here for a year.

Feng Guang looks to be only in his mid-twenties, about six feet tall, with good features and a dark, healthy complexion, the type that easily catches the eyes of girls.

"Good morning." Jian Si greeted him: "Need any help?"

"No need, ma’am." Feng Guang politely said: "I can manage these tasks by myself."

He handled a weed trimmer, operating it proficiently.

Jian Si asked: "Can I try it?"