"Buying a house? Oh, that’s wonderful! Our Li Zi is so successful, she’s buying another house." Old Mrs. Tang couldn’t have been happier. "Old man, Li Zi says she’s buying another house and wants us to help her look."

Her grandfather leaned over. "Another house? Li Zi, you can’t live in so many houses at once. There are only three of us."

"It’s fine. We can just rotate between them, a new place every week. Imagine how refreshing that would be!" Tang Li said with a playful smile. "Besides, we should get out and about more."

"Big words," her grandfather burst out laughing. "A new place to live every week? How many houses do we have in total? Your grandma and I have one, and you have two to your name."

"The place I lived in before was rented, but then my information got leaked, remember? So I bought a spacious condo," Tang Li said, a bit embarrassed. "The only problem is that it’s a little remote, which makes my commute inconvenient. That’s why I was thinking of buying a place closer to the city."

’I used to do pretty well at work, but it was nothing compared to Tan You’s hustle. Not only did her career take off, but she also set me up with a house and a car. If I had woken up a few years later, the assets to my name might have multiplied several times over.’

"But that spacious condo is really nice. I was thinking of going there on my days off. It’s a great place to clear your head and recharge."

"We know it’s a nice place," Old Mrs. Tang said, her eyes crinkling with a smile. "Alright then, your grandpa and I will head over the day after tomorrow. We’ll definitely help you look things over carefully."

Tang Li was in an excellent mood knowing her grandparents were coming over. She slipped her phone back into her bag, her steps much lighter than before. It seemed as if every fiber of her being was radiating joy.

"Cuz, sorry to keep you waiting. Did I make you wait long? My boss needed me for something at the last minute." Wen Jiayin pulled open the car door, slid into the passenger seat, and immediately started apologizing.

Wen Xiao was fiddling with his phone. "Not long. I was just resting for a bit anyway."

As he spoke, he glanced in Tang Li’s direction. At that moment, her car drove past them—a large SUV that looked powerful and impressive.

Wen Jiayin glanced at the license plate. "Ah, Director Tang. Bummer we missed her. I didn’t even get to say hi."

Wen Xiao glanced sideways at him. "The famous screenwriter?"

"Mhm, that’s her," Wen Jiayin said as he fastened his seatbelt. "She’s incredible. The entire company basically revolves around Director Tang now. Her talent... it’s truly breathtaking."

"The thing is, Director Tang is usually super serious, so no one dares to mess around in front of her."

"You know her, Cuz? I thought you didn’t follow the entertainment industry."

Wen Xiao replied coolly, "Director Liu’s movies are famous and have won a ton of awards. Do you think I live under a rock? Besides, she’s not exactly a celebrity, is she?"

’But the Tang Li I just saw wasn’t serious at all,’ Wen Xiao thought. ’Every one of her smiles was so gentle. I wasn’t standing far away, and I could vaguely hear that she was on the phone with her grandparents. She seemed just like a young girl in front of her family.’

Wen Jiayin said, "Well, she may not be a public figure, but pretty much everyone in the industry knows who she is..."

"Let’s get going. We can’t miss the monthly family dinner," Wen Xiao said, rolling up the window. "Is your car still not out of the shop?"

Wen Jiayin sighed. "They said the parts haven’t come in yet and told me to just wait. Seriously, Cuz, thanks for going out of your way. You have another business trip tomorrow, right? Life’s always this busy for a big boss, huh."

Wen Xiao replied, "Yeah, I have a trip to City A tomorrow. I’ll probably be back the day after."

Wen Jiayin remarked, "A real jet-setter. Good thing I’m just a low-level employee at an entertainment company."

He stretched as he spoke. "Cuz, believe me, the moment we get home, we’re going to be ambushed with a blind date setup. You’re already thirty-four. Grandma and Grandpa are worried sick about you."

Wen Xiao said, "It’s just a bit of nagging. It only happens once a month. Just put up with it."

’Besides, they might not have a reason to nag me next month.’

"You’re twenty-six yourself. Uncle and Auntie must be getting anxious too, right?"

Wen Jiayin was completely unconcerned. "Nah, I’m fine. You’re still single, Cuz, so what have I got to worry about? I’ll just use you as my shield. And if you find a girlfriend soon, there’ll be even less pressure on me. Good things come to those who wait, right?"

Wen Xiao’s hands paused on the steering wheel. "Are all entertainment company employees such smooth talkers?"

Wen Jiayin replied, "Well, I’m technically an industry insider, so I can’t be a man of few words, can I? Oh, City A! I heard their osmanthus cakes are amazing, and with the Mid-Autumn Festival just around the corner... Cuz, could you bring some back for me?"

"I’m going there to handle business, not to be your delivery boy," Wen Xiao replied coolly.

Wen Jiayin sounded a bit wistful. "Come to think of it, Director Tang is from City A, too. She gave everyone osmanthus cakes last year, a box for each of us."

Something stirred in Wen Xiao’s mind. "Well, I’ll see if I have time. I’m very busy, you know."

Since the old Tang couple were coming to stay with Tang Li for a while, they had to get everything settled at home first. After taking a day to get their affairs in order, they boarded a plane to S City at noon on Wednesday.

"Make sure you packed the osmanthus cakes carefully. Our Li Zi has such a craving for them. She’s always so busy with work, she doesn’t have much time to visit," Old Mrs. Tang reminded her husband worriedly as she watched him check their luggage.

Her grandfather wasn’t the least bit impatient. "Don’t you worry. Of course I know what Li Zi likes to eat. I wrapped them up nice and tight. I had to wait in a long line for them this morning, so they’re as fresh as can be."

Listening to the old couple talk, Wen Xiao, who was waiting in line behind them, narrowed his eyes slightly. ’Li Zi? It couldn’t be that much of a coincidence, could it?’

Old Mrs. Tang sounded a little worried. "Li Zi is so busy with work. I don’t know if she’ll be able to come pick us up."

Her grandfather was perfectly calm. "What’s there to worry about? It’s not like we’ve never been to S City. If she can’t make it, we can just grab a taxi. Li Zi said it herself—she works hard and earns money so we can live comfortably. All we need to do is take good care of ourselves so she doesn’t have to worry. That’s enough."

When he realized they were also heading to S City, Wen Xiao’s suspicion grew stronger. It wasn’t until they deplaned and he saw Tang Li waiting for them that he confirmed his guess: she was, in fact, the old couple’s granddaughter.

Old Mrs. Tang happily linked arms with her granddaughter. "Li Zi, let me introduce you. This is young Mr. Wen. He helped your grandpa with the luggage and really took care of us on the trip."

Tang Li smiled and took the suitcase from Wen Xiao. "Thank you for looking after my grandparents. We appreciate you going to the trouble."

"I’ll have to treat you to a meal sometime to thank you properly. Grandpa, Grandma, was the trip tiring?"

Wen Xiao raised an eyebrow slightly. ’She’s pretty guarded,’ he thought. ’Offers to treat me to a meal but doesn’t even ask for my number.’

He just smiled. "Don’t mention it. It was a coincidence. I had no idea we were on the same flight."

Old Mrs. Tang chided her gently, "You’re so busy with work, we could have just gone to your place ourselves. It would’ve saved you the trip. Aren’t you tired? Won’t this interfere with your work?"

"It won’t. I’ve already finished most of my major tasks for now... Besides, how could picking you two up ever be a bother?"