Outside the villa, at the mountain pass.
An Yang stood waiting for about three minutes before he saw a crimson steel monster approach with a low roar. Though its speed wasn't fast, it carried an unstoppable, oppressive sense of urgency.
He smiled and waved his hand, and the car drove over.
The right-side window rolled down, and Xiao Xueer poked her head out, her eyes crinkling into crescent moons when she smiled. "Brother An Yang, we just parted ways this morning, and we're meeting again so quickly. But I'm afraid we'll be disturbing you this time."
"What's there to disturb? With you here, there'll be a bit more life in the house. It's the Lunar New Year, after all—New Year's is supposed to be lively with lots of people." An Yang turned and walked toward the villa with the sports car following him at a low, steady pace, chatting with Xiao Xueer along the way. "Your Sister Xiao Qian means for you to just stay here for a couple of days. Once the New Year is past and you officially start work, it won't be too late to leave."
"The New Year passed long ago!" An You interrupted, though because she was driving on the left, her voice sounded somewhat muffled as it carried over.
"Both Xiao You and I feel a bit embarrassed. A free meal is already enough; if we impose any longer, we really won't feel right about it." Xiao Xueer also gave a calm smile, though her smile inexplicably carried a hint of despondency, and she fell silent after speaking.
Sister Xiao Qian was so generous, so kind, and even invited her to be a guest at her home, specifically asking about her preferences. She clearly regarded her as a younger sister, while she herself secretly