Chapter 156: Used to it.

This extra is truly an undying cockroach with incredible survival skills.

At least he could rest assured now.

Everyone was dining and conversing happily. He unlocked his phone and watched a livestream of Qing Qingqing being chased out the door by a dark-skinned man, which deepened the smile in his eyes and was promptly caught by those around him...

"Nothing, just read a joke online."

Madam Zhan was the first to chime in. "What joke? Make your grandson smile like that, why don't you share it so Grandma can hear it too?"

Everyone else assumed expressions of eager listeners.

Zhan Su put on a serious face. "I forgot it now."

Everyone: ...They were used to it.

Zhan Jianxue said, "There is a charity auction coming up soon. Prepare yourself and come with me."

"Where?"

"Out at sea."

Zhan Su shrugged and offered no objection. "Oh!"

Since it was a conversation between father and son, no one else interrupted. This was important official business and also an opportunity to groom young Su.

Once the father and son finished talking, the atmosphere returned to a relaxed state.

Ji Anran was very lively. "Brother Su, I heard you were knocked down by a woman a few days ago. Are you alright?"

This was a question everyone had already asked several times.

Ji Anran had lost her parents at a young age and depended solely on her older brother, Ji Hongxuan, for survival. Ji Hongxuan was kept extremely busy with work, attending closely to Vice President Zhan every day, leaving him no time to take care of this younger sister.

Zhan Jianxue greatly admired the young man and had been grooming him like a nephew. Seeing how truly exhausted he was, Zhan Jianxue allowed Ji Hongxuan to leave seven-year-old Ji Anran in the care of the Zhan family's ancient estate. As Zhan Su, the grandson, could not be close to the old madam, Anran took Zhan Su's place in keeping the old madam company, entertaining her, and dispelling her boredom—a role she had maintained for over a decade.

Ji Anran was both intelligent and clever, making her deeply endearing within the Zhan family.

The Zhan family had long since grown accustomed to the presence of such a little sister.

"I'm fine," Zhan Su replied.

Ji Anran laughed brightly. "Brother Su, I heard some girl had a crush on you a few days ago, confessed her feelings, and even made a fuss about committing suicide. Is that true? I was at school then, but I missed the excitement."

Ji Anran also studied at Qingming Academy, though she was not qualified for the classes in the Qing Garden district. Therefore, she was in the regular campus area and rarely saw Zhan Su during ordinary days.

Moreover, knowing Zhan Su's condition well, even if she did catch sight of him, she would not greet him.

She was afraid of causing him discomfort.

These words instantly aroused everyone's interest.

The old madam, full of curiosity, asked what had happened.

Zhan Su brushed it off in a few words. "Just a boring girl trying to grab attention. I had her expelled directly."

By the time he finished speaking, Zhan Su had already eaten his fill.

Before him were various exquisite dishes, fully served... and he had tasted a little of each.

The old madam took it all in and was exceedingly pleased.

Her grandson's appetite seemed quite good today; the chef on duty in the kitchen today certainly deserved a generous red envelope.

The meal concluded, and Elder Zhan finally spoke up. "Xiao Su, are you free tomorrow?"

"Is there something the matter, Grandfather?" With the assistance of a servant, Zhan Su calmly finished rinsing his mouth and wiping his lips.

Ji Anran sat nearby, blinking and making faces at Zhan Su.

Clearly, she had already known what this was about.

Even Zhan Jianxue and his wife remained silent, quietly continuing their meal.

"Wang Yingying has had a sudden relapse of her illness these past two days. If you have time, go visit her at the Wang family tomorrow..." Elder Zhan said.

Zhan Su replied bluntly, "What does her illness have to do with me?"

"Xiao Su, don't be like this. Elder Rong is not only a master of medicine, but his ability to judge people by their physiognomy is also accurate nine times out of ten. We searched for a very long time before finally finding that Wang Yingying's birth characters match yours..."