Monthly Development Report

Sheng Minglan sat in the chair on the right, several account books spread out before her, an abacus in her hand clacking away.

She wore a moon-white long dress, with a white jade hairpin in her hair, making her look gentle yet capable.

After a month apart, her chin had grown a little sharper. She had probably slimmed down from all the work.

When the three women saw Xiao Yun come in, they stood up at the same time.

Shui Ruoyan set down her teacup, Yao Yuerou put away her brush, and Sheng Minglan put down her abacus.

All three of their gazes fell on Xiao Yun. Looking at his somewhat tired, yet still extremely handsome face, their eyes instantly lit up.

Then Shui Ruoyan moved first.

She walked up to Xiao Yun and reached out to embrace him.

Her arms wrapped around his waist, her face pressed against his chest, and she closed her eyes, taking a deep breath.

She did not speak. There was no need to say anything. This embrace had already said it all.

Yao Yuerou was second.

She walked up to Xiao Yun, waited for him to release Shui Ruoyan, then threw herself into his arms.

She wrapped both arms around his neck, rose onto her tiptoes, and kissed him on the cheek. Then she stepped back, looked into his eyes, and smiled.

Sheng Minglan was last.

She walked up to Xiao Yun and did not embrace him right away. Instead, she first straightened his collar, then patted the dust off his shoulders. Only then did she reach out, gently wrap her arms around his waist, and lean into his embrace. She leaned there for just a moment before letting go.

Her face was a little red, and her ears were a little red as